Associate Director - Communications

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Company Overview At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 40,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Organization Overview Lilly Immunology communications is a team within Lilly’s Global Communications organization that leads external and internal communications for Lilly Immunology, working closely with cross-functional partners across the enterprise. Position Description The Associate Director, Immunology Communications, is a critical member of the Global Immunology Communications team working closely with Corporate Communications, Advocacy, Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Affiliates, Investor Relations, and others to drive business impact. This role is focused on driving the internal and external communications strategy and execution for the GI portfolio and pipeline within Immunology. With the potential for multiple product targets and new area expansions in Immunology, this role is pivotal in building our presence so we can reach as many patients as possible and position Lilly Immunology as a leader, ensuring our medicines and portfolio stand out. The ideal candidate brings clarity to the complex, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is a biopharmaceutical communications strategist with a consistent track record in leading the creation and execution of breakthrough, industry-leading communications activations that elevate business impact. This position will report to the Associate Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Lilly Immunology. Responsibilities include: Partner with cross-functional enterprise-wide colleagues (corporate and international communication peers, advocacy, commercial, marketing, medical, publications, regulatory, legal, global affiliates, etc.) to define and deliver global insight-driven external communications strategies across the Immunology GI business, portfolio and pipeline – including scientific data and regulatory achievements, as well as creative brand and disease state activations that tap into culture to drive earned media as part of a broader PESO approach Lead day-to-day public relations activities of assigned portfolio and pipeline, including direction of a PR agency of record, interaction with media and other key external collaborators and thought leaders Develop external communications materials to support business priorities, including but not limited portfolio and brand narratives, proactive and reactive messaging and media materials including press releases, standby statements, videos, etc. Serve as a primary liaison for media interactions related to immunology Provide media training, communications counsel and coaching for internal business partners Activate and lead story-mining efforts to drive bold patient-centric storytelling Support product/program related employee engagement strategies and execution Partner with corporate communications colleagues to protect our brand and products through agile issues management Coordinate effectively with international communications colleagues to ensure consistent communications across affiliates in regional markets, as needed Monitor and analyze performance metrics to continuously optimize communications strategies and tactics across workstreams Assist with other communications projects as assigned Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, or related field 10 years of pharmaceutical or healthcare communications experience and expertise 8 years of external communications experience within a public relations agency Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position Required Skills/Preferences Strong understanding and experience developing and executing bold cross-channel communications strategies within a PESO framework Experience creating and executing communications strategies and plans for highly sensitive information and crisis communications Strong background in media relations, including experience working and interacting with reporters Deep understanding of the evolving media landscape and its intersection with paid, social and owned Experience interacting with and providing appropriate communications counsel and support to senior leaders Understanding of social media landscapes and how to use various channels to improve impact Experience collaborating with global and cross-functional teams across a matrixed organization, and establishing strong working relationships Skillful in above brand, franchise leadership and executive communications Ability to be a flexible teammate and problem solver, acting quickly and meeting deadlines with the highest ethical and business standards Able to influence others; comfortable and confident in speaking up to ensure best possible narratives and business impact Possess strong learning agility and multi-tasking capabilities; be proficient in balancing many projects at once in a fast-paced environment Meticulous and exacting attention to detail, adept at grasping the big picture, and skilled at connecting all the dots in between Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to convey complexity in a simple yet compelling fashion Innovative and creative Additional Information Travel: 10-20% Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $122,250 - $196,900 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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