Associate Vice President – Enterprise Communications

Location: Indianapolis

** Organization Overview
** At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism

The Associate Vice President - Enterprise Communications will lead a high-performing global team responsible for shaping how Lilly is perceived in an increasingly complex and fragmented media environment. This role requires a seasoned communications strategist who thrives in dynamic external environments, brings fresh thinking beyond traditional pharmaceutical communications, and understands how modern audiences consume information across diverse platforms and trusted sources.

This leader will establish and build a Center of Excellence that serves as the backbone for Lilly's corporate narrative and media strategy—supporting product communications, business milestones, and social impact storytelling on a global scale. The ideal candidate is creative, fast-paced, audience-obsessed, and brand-savvy, with experience building brand reputation and amplifying a company’s story in creative ways alongside marketing teams.
** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Corporate Narrative and Strategic Positioning*
* ** Basic Qualifications
** Minimum 15 years of communications experience

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.

- Proven ability to build and scale high-performing teams in global, matrixed environments

Demonstrated ability to secure high-impact coverage
- Located in Indianapolis or telecommute from other US location   
** Brand Builder:
** Ability to collaborate closely with marketing teams to amplify brand narratives.

** Strategic Thinker:*
* ** Change Leader:
** establishing Centers of Excellence.

** Fast-Paced Operator:
** Thrives in dynamic environments, comfortable with ambiguity, and moves quickly without sacrificing strategic thinking.

** Creative Courage:
** Willingness to challenge conventional communications approaches and bring fresh thinking to external engagement.

** Executive Presence:
** Confident communicator who represents the company externally, provides counsel to senior leaders, and builds trust across the organization.

** Industry

Experience:

** Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare communications combined with exposure to consumer-facing or brand-building communications in another industry.  Ability to translate trust data, audience insights, and business priorities into creative communications strategies that build reputation and drive outcomes.  Experience leading teams through transformation and 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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