Senior Director, Global CMH Communications

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 154,500 - 226,600; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior Director of External Communications to lead global and on-market brand storytelling for CMH products, including Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Foundayo. You will shape consumer narratives, manage earned media, and guide cross-functional teams across 40+ markets.

The role demands strategic vision, high-velocity execution, and robust crisis-communications leadership, with travel of 20–30% in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 8+ years of communications experience with a strong background in consumer health, brand communications, and earned media.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly does not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Own the external communications strategy for all approved CMH products, including earned media, thought leadership, advocacy partnerships, and consumer campaigns.
• Lead consumer obesity communications and develop innovative integrated campaigns that engage diverse audiences.
• Develop and maintain brand narratives for Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Foundayo, ensuring consistency across all channels and geographies.
• Support new indication launches and label expansions as they come through regulatory review, owning the communications strategy from pre-approval in partnership with Scientific Innovation team through post-launch.
• Lead the global communications strategy for approved products, ensuring consistent messaging and coordinated execution across international affiliates.

Skills

Brand communications

Earned media

Crisis communications

Writing & storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Senior Director of External Communications to lead global and on-market brand storytelling for CMH products, including Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Foundayo. You will shape consumer narratives, manage earned media, and guide cross-functional teams across 40+ markets.

The role demands strategic vision, high-velocity execution, and robust crisis-communications leadership, with travel of 20–30% in a fast-paced healthcare environment.