Associate Vice President – Global Communications Innovation & Operations

Location: Indianapolis

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking, operationally minded leader with a passion for creativity, strong understanding of modern communications disciplines, and vision to transform insights into action. This role reports directly into the Chief Communications Officer and leads the development of a bold, data-driven communications strategy that drives measurable business outcomes and stakeholder influence. This leader operates at the intersection of creativity and analytics—using insights to unlock innovation, push creative boundaries, and ensure our communications cut through in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

The AVP operationalizes the communications function through scalable frameworks, measurement systems, and strategic planning processes while challenging the team to think differently about how we communicate. This role oversees creative output for Lilly's owned enterprise channels, partnering closely with the Lilly Social Media Center of Excellence to translate marketing best practices into compelling corporate storytelling. The AVP ensures our content strategy is informed by trust data, audience insights, and reputational intelligence.
** Basic Qualifications
** Minimum 12 years of communications experience, with time spent in a global, matrixed organization

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.

Significant experience managing teams and leading cross-company initiatives

Located in Indianapolis or telecommute from other US location
** Additional Skills/Preferences*
* ** Communications Expertise:
** Strong knowledge of communications disciplines including owned channels, media relations, crisis management, and creative team oversight. At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world.
We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!
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