Senior Director, Oncology Communications & Narrative

Eli Lilly and Company; Indiana; Remote; USD 167,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Senior Director to lead Lilly Oncology’s above-brand narrative and global communications, shaping external and internal storytelling across campaigns, data readouts, and priority initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic vision, scientific fluency, and cross-functional leadership with enterprise partners.

The position involves managing global media strategy, developing portfolio-level communications, and coordinating with disease leads, internal teams, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 10 years of communications experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lilly Oncology’s above-brand strategy and execution across storytelling, media and audience ecosystems.
• Own external media strategy and engagement for oncology assets, partnering with disease area leads and enterprise media teams.
• Lead internal/external spokespeople and support crisis readiness.
• Develop strategies for Congresses, data moments and data communications with bold scientific storytelling.
• Oversee digital and channel strategy across owned channels and social platforms.
• Lead internal/executive communications to connect employees with portfolio progress.
• Collaborate with marketing, medical affairs, regulatory, legal and investor relations.

Skills

10 years of communications experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Senior Director to lead Lilly Oncology’s above-brand narrative and global communications, shaping external and internal storytelling across campaigns, data readouts, and priority initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic vision, scientific fluency, and cross-functional leadership with enterprise partners.

The position involves managing global media strategy, developing portfolio-level communications, and coordinating with disease leads, internal teams, and