Associate Vice President Global Communications Oncology & Business Development

Location: Indianapolis

The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Therapeutic Area Communications leads global, end-to-end external and internal communications for a Lilly therapeutic area. The role is accountable for globally setting the communications strategy and ensuring strong, consistent execution in key markets including the U.S. and the International Business Unit (IBU). The AVP partners closely with affiliate and global teams to drive impactful, consumer-centric communications across geographies;

steers communications around scientific data, regulatory milestones, launches, and line extensions; and proactively shapes the environment while protecting the brand through agile issues/crisis management.

** Key Responsibilities
** Global Oversight and Responsibilities Manage day-to-day work with PR agencies and other external partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.
** Basic Qualifications
** Minimum 10 years of experience in Corporate Affairs/Communications or closely related fields (e.g., Government Affairs, Advocacy & Professional Relations, Policy).Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or broader healthcare sectors. Experience managing complex, confidential business transactions and announcements. 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 Skills & Competencies
** Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic and creative communications plans, including digital and social media. Proven experience setting global communications strategies and driving execution across multiple markets (U.S. and IBU). Executive presence with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure; strong interpersonal skills across organizational levels. Project management excellence and learning agility; ability to handle multiple priorities and senior stakeholder interactions.

Experience in executive communications/speech writing and integrated media strategies (traditional and innovative platforms). Experience building processes, frameworks, and governance structures from the ground up. Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to translate business needs into communications that advance objectives.
** Preferred Qualifications
** Experience engaging online patient communities in collaboration with affiliate partners. Direct experience supporting scientific data disclosures, regulatory milestones, and launch preparations. Prior experience in M&A communications, business development communications, or investor relations. Experience working directly with Corporate Development or Business Development functions.

Location:

Indianapolis (preferred). 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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