Issa Li
Executive Director, Human Resources
- Role
- Executive Director, HR Strategic Business Partner, Commercial Leadership at Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Issa Li
With a deep passion for unlocking human and organizational potential, Issa made a bold career pivot from Tech consulting to Human Resources, joining Eli Lilly and Company through its global MBA program. This transition reflects her commitment to driving meaningful impact through people-centered leadership.Over the years, Issa has built a strong foundation in HR, developing expertise across compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, operations, and strategic business partnership. Her career spans the full pharmaceutical value chain—from R&D and manufacturing to commercial operations—across both local and global roles. This breadth of experience positions her as a globally minded HR leader with a strategic lens on business transformation.Currently serving as a Strategic HR Business Partner for Lilly’s U.S. Affiliate, Issa partners with senior leaders to align talent strategies with business goals, foster high-performing cultures, and enable sustainable growth.Outside of work, Issa finds inspiration in hiking, yoga, reading, and traveling—activities that mirror her curiosity about people and the world. Whether navigating a mountain trail or a complex organizational challenge, she brings the same spirit of exploration, resilience, and continuous learning. She is also deeply committed to leadership development and coaching, actively sharpening her skills through advanced training and practice within both corporate and community settings.Issa holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.S. in Computer Science from Peking University. Originally from Beijing, she has lived and worked in China and the U.S, and currently resides in Indianapolis.
Experience
Executive Director, HR Strategic Business Partner, Commercial Leadership
Jan 2024 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US
HR Strategic Partner for Lilly USA affiliate
Education
Peking University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA), General Management and Sustainable Enterprise
2011 — 2013
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