Associate Vice President Global Communications Immunology

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 employees 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 put people first and seek individuals determined to make life better for people around the world.

Job Description

The fast-evolving market and customer demand in immunology requires this role to accelerate the delivery of bold external communication approaches in immunology, supporting growth in dermatology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and allergy. With potential for multiple products targeting the same disease area and expansion into new areas, this role is critical to building our presence to reach as many patients as possible.

The AVP, Immunology will play a pivotal role in accelerating Lilly Immunology path to leadership. This role is accountable for globally setting the communications strategy for the therapeutic area and ensuring strong execution in key markets including the U.S. and IBU (International Business Unit). The AVP/VP will work closely with teams in markets to drive consistent, impactful communications across geographies. Through an innovation lens, this role will lead the identification, development, and execution of bold ideas that will ensure Lilly Immunology and our medicines stand out.

Additionally, this role will lead internal communications and engagement for Lilly Immunology Therapeutic Area Lead.

This role will serve as a trusted member of the Therapeutic Area Business Leader's extended leadership team, providing strategic counsel and communications expertise to guide business decisions. This position requires executive presence, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels. The successful candidate will be open to new ways of thinking and will introduce innovative approaches given the company's focus on consumer centricity.

This position will report to the Chief Communications Officer.

Responsibilities

Specific Global oversight responsibilities include

• 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 Immunology therapeutic area and ensure strong execution across markets.
• Provide governance and oversight with communications colleagues in US and IBU affiliates to ensure alignment, measurement, and execution excellence.
• Lead Communications around key data and regulatory milestones for new pipeline assets as well as new indications and line extensions for best-in-class products.
• Lead environment shaping communications efforts around scientific data, regulatory milestones, launches, and line extensions to help support strong launches of our new molecules, integrated with the relevant Global Customer Office key capabilities.
• Develop and implement innovative, consumer-centric communications approaches that resonate with patients, healthcare providers, and stakeholders.
• Outreach with online patient communities while partnering with communications colleagues to ensure our franchise is represented in our communications with that influential audience.
• Establish relationships with top tier media, emerging media, and identify and engage non-traditional outlets, including digital creators, podcasters, and niche media, to effectively reach target audiences.
• Lead communications for Therapeutic Area Business Lead.
• Media training, communications counsel and coaching to internal business partners.
• Manage day-to-day work with PR agencies that support our work.
• Anticipate, prioritize, and prepare to manage possible negative issues in the media.
• Conduct and/or facilitate interviews with local, national and international media outlets.

Team Leadership

• As a member of the Global Communications Leadership Team (GCLT), accountable for ensuring integration within Global Communications and continuous improvement across the function.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Corporate Affairs in 1-2 functional areas (i.e., Government Affairs, Advocacy & Professional Relations, Communications, Policy).
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Required Competencies/Skills

• Experience creating and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders.
• Demonstration of bold, innovative thinking and fast execution.
• Executive presence with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across organizational levels without regard to titles.
• Openness to innovation…