Associate Director - Cardiometabolic Health Communications

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Cardiometabolic Health Communications. This pivotal role involves crafting innovative communication strategies and leading impactful campaigns to engage stakeholders. You will collaborate with various teams, ensuring that the communications align with business goals while enhancing relationships with key partners. If you are passionate about making a difference through strategic storytelling and have a knack for media relations, this opportunity allows you to thrive in a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in communications or campaign execution.
• Strong understanding of traditional and social media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead tactical execution of communications strategy.
• Manage PR agencies and support communication projects.

Skills

Strategic Communications

Media Relations

Campaign Execution

Creative Writing

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $122,250 - $179,300.

The Cardiometabolic Health communications team leads external communications, including creative campaigns and bold storytelling to engage key stakeholders, media relations and issues management to help the Cardiometabolic Health Business Unit achieve its goals. The candidate will report to the Executive Director of communications for Cardiometabolic Health.

Do you have the experience and passion to understand the business need and use strategic communications to drive the business forward? This is a great chance to apply your skills and make a significant impact. Join our team today and embark on an exciting career!

The Associate Director-Cardiometabolic Health Communications is a critical member of the communications team. The position involves developing and leading the tactical execution of the cardiometabolic health communications strategy. Specifically, this role will lead implementation of external communications efforts including earned media, thought leadership, advocacy and activations and campaigns, while providing strategic support to other communication team members.

The Associate Director will work with U.S. and global business colleagues, including marketing, clinical development, medical affairs, corporate communications and investor relations. The candidate must approach the work with a Team Lilly mentality – in other words, be flexible and find ways to support the greater good.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop creative communication campaigns that enhance relationships with key partners.
• Support data and regulatory achievements through critical communication plans.
• Serve as primary communications counsel for company spokespersons and other internal business partners.
• Manage day-to-day work with our PR agencies.
• Develop and edit communications for media such as press releases, internal Q&As, videos and fact sheets.
• Conduct and/or facilitate interviews with local, national, and international media outlets.
• Miscellaneous support of communication projects, including writing, issues management and critical thinking.
• Anticipate, prioritize, and prepare to manage possible negative issues in the media.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Five years of communications and/or campaign execution experience (journalism, public relations, other communications roles, etc.) with a strong understanding of both traditional and social media and a vision for new innovative ways of communicating.
• 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 employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience in the development and execution of strategic and creative communications plans, including digital and social media.
• Successful experience working with cross-functional teams, including collaboration and consensus building.
• Demonstrated influence with business partners.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in media relations, including interacting with A-list media and serving as a spokesperson.
• PR agency management experience.
• Ability to manage issues/crises.
• Creative communications skills – written and verbal, as well as interpersonal.

Additional Information:

• Domestic and some international travel required.

Location: Indianapolis/Hybrid

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