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Project Manager -rpo Talent Advisor for Eli Lilly Canada @Brunel
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager -rpo Talent Advisor for Eli Lilly Canada @Brunel
Toronto, ON, CA
2025 RPO Top Performer & MVP2024 RPO Top Performer & MVP2023 RPO Top Performer Excellence Award Lead national recruitment strategy across Eli Lilly Canada, partnering with the Canadian Leadership Team to align workforce planning with long-term business objectives.Manage full-cycle recruitment across commercial, medical, clinical, manufacturing, and corporate functions, maintaining >98% hiring manager satisfaction.Achieved an 89%+ fill rate within 60 days (against a target of 80%) for three consecutive years, exceeding Service Level Agreement (SLA) metrics.Built, scaled and supported campus recruitment strategy with leading Canadian universities (MBiotech, PIRP, MBDC, PHMI, and summer internships), securing early-career pipelines for critical future talent needs.Designed and delivered hiring manager training programs on talent selection, interview best practices, and bias mitigation.Implemented structured intake and prioritization frameworks with hiring managers, improving role clarity and reducing job requisition-to-posting time.Influence senior stakeholders (VPs, Directors, Business Unit Leads) with market intelligence, compensation benchmarking, and hiring trend data to drive informed decision-making.Serve as primary point of escalation for complex or high-profile hires, navigating sensitive situations and ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards.Mentor and coach my RPO recruitment team members, embedding consistent delivery standards, elevating candidate experience, and fostering a high-performance culture.Champion employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives to strengthen Eli Lilly Canada’s position as an employer of choice in the pharmaceutical industry.
EDUCATION
Iona Catholic Secondary School
Diploma, Ontario High School Diploma
Centennial College
Human Resources Management and Services
ABOUT DIANA MCGARVEY
As Talent Acquisition Advisor for Eli Lilly Canada, I help connect exceptional talent with meaningful careers that truly make life better for people around the world.With over a decade of experience in recruitment, project management, and talent strategy, I’ve built my career on one guiding principle: people first. Whether I’m sourcing niche pharma talent, coaching a candidate through the interview process, or collaborating with hiring leaders to refine our strategy, my focus is always on creating a positive, transparent, and impactful experience for everyone involved. Recognized for Excellence:2025 RPO Top Performer, MVP2024 RPO Top Performer, MVP2023 RPO Excellence AwardWhat I Bring:Deep expertise in end-to-end recruitment for permanent, contract, and campus programsA proven track record in pharma, biotech, and life sciences hiringStrength in building trusted relationships with candidates, leaders, and partnersA passion for continuous improvement, DE & I, and innovative sourcing strategiesAt Lilly, we unite caring with discovery — and I’m proud to be part of a team where integrity, inclusion, and purpose aren’t just values on a wall, but principles we live by every day. If you’re exploring new opportunities or curious about life at Lilly, let’s connect. I’m always happy to share insight into our hiring process, culture, and the incredible impact our people make.#WeAreLilly #TalentAcquisition #RecruitmentStrategy #LifeAtLilly #CandidateExperience
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