Associate Vice President – Global Communications Workforce Engagement

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 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.

The AVP, Workforce Communications leads the development and execution of a globally integrated, insights-driven employee communications strategy that ensures consistent, effective communication across Lilly's workforce. This leader establishes and leads the Workforce Communications Center of Excellence, building scalable systems, processes, and capabilities that enable consistent employee engagement.

Responsible for structuring the team based on business priorities and workforce composition and establishes tailored support models for key business areas and functions. This leader uses deep insights into how employees receive and process information to design communications approaches that meet team members where they are, translating business strategy into compelling employee narratives that strengthen organizational culture and drive engagement.

Reporting to the Global Chief Communications Officer and serving as a key member of the Global Communications Leadership Team, this leader partners closely with communications colleagues and business leaders across the enterprise to ensure integration and consistency.

• Establish and lead the Workforce Communications Center of Excellence, creating a globally integrated function with consistent approaches, standards, and capabilities with clearly defined operating model

• Structure the team based on business priorities and workforce composition, including dedicated resources for manufacturing communications, US employee communications, International Communications and other critical segments

• Design tailored support models for key business areas and functions, recognizing different parts of the organization may require different approaches

• Build scalable systems and processes that ensure consistency in employee communications across the organization

• Develop a regular cadence of employee communications delivered through leaders

• Build deep understanding of how employees best receive, process, and act on information across diverse geographies, roles, and demographics

• Use analytics, employee insights, and research to inform communication strategies, channel selection, message design, and team structure

• Partner with Human Resources on initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and reinforce company values

• Continuously test and refine approaches based on what drives comprehension, engagement, and behavior change

• Establish metrics and analytics to measure communication effectiveness and employee engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives on employee sentiment, communication effectiveness, and engagement opportunities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive leader-led communications strategy that equips leaders at all levels to communicate key company information effectively and consistently

• Develop and implement a global employee communications strategy aligned with business objectives and priorities

• Lead communication efforts for major initiatives including organizational changes, strategic pivots, and business transformations

• Lead high-priority employee events involving senior leadership, including Connect, Leadership Town Halls, and Global Leadership Conferences

• Create opportunities for two-way dialogue, ensuring employee voices are heard

• Develop storytelling programs that celebrate employee achievements and exemplify desired cultural behaviors

• Build a high-performing global communications team with capabilities spanning strategy,…