Eli Lilly and Company

Associate Vice President – Global Communications, Oncology, Business Development

Eli Lilly and Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Indianapolis • United States

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Salary

💰 $232,500 - $341,000 per year

About the role

  • Owns global external and internal communications for a therapeutic area, setting strategy and driving execution across U.S. and International markets
  • Set the global communications execution plan for the therapeutic area and drive execution excellence across markets (U.S. and IBU)
  • Provide governance and oversight with colleagues in affiliates and global functions to ensure alignment, measurement, and excellence of execution
  • Lead environment-shaping communications to support strong launches of new molecules and indications integrated with the relevant Global Customer Offer key capabilities
  • Provide communications support around key data and regulatory milestones, including scientific disclosures and approvals
  • Develop and implement innovative, consumer-centric approaches that resonate with patients, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain relationships with top-tier and emerging media; engage non-traditional outlets (digital creators, podcasters, niche media) to effectively reach target audiences
  • Lead executive visibility and communications for the Therapeutic Area Business Leader; provide media training, counsel, and coaching to internal partners
  • Manage day-to-day work with PR agencies and other external partners to deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Anticipate, prioritize, and prepare to manage potential issues in the media; lead agile issues/crisis response
  • Serve as spokesperson as appropriate; conduct and/or facilitate interviews with local, national, and international media
  • Establish and lead formal governance structure for BD communications, elevating from current execution-level management to strategic enterprise function.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Healthcare, Science, or Policy
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Corporate Affairs/Communications or closely related fields (e.g., Government Affairs, Advocacy & Professional Relations, Policy)
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or broader healthcare sectors
  • Experience managing complex, confidential business transactions and announcements
  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Benefits
  • eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
  • pension
  • vacation benefits
  • eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
  • flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
  • life insurance and death benefits
  • certain time off and leave of absence benefits
  • well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
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Hard Skills & Tools
communications strategyexecution planningmedia trainingcrisis managementgovernance oversightdata communicationregulatory milestonesstakeholder engagementconsumer-centric approachesexecutive visibility
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship buildingstrategic thinkingagilityprioritizationcoachingcounselingcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaboration