Eli Lilly and Company · 19 hours ago
Associate Vice President – Global Communications Workforce Engagement
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$232K/yr - $341K/yr
15+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The AVP, Workforce Communications leads the development and execution of a globally integrated employee communications strategy, ensuring consistent communication across Lilly's workforce and enhancing employee engagement.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
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, content creation, channel management, insights, and leader enablement
As a member of the Global Communications Leadership Team, ensure integration within Global Communications and continuous improvement across the function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations
Minimum 15 years of communications experience, with at least 5 years leading employee communications 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
Preferred
Deep expertise in change management and organizational effectiveness
Significant experience managing teams and cross-company initiatives
Some international and domestic travel expected
Located in Indianapolis or telecommute from other US location
Experience building Centers of Excellence, structuring teams based on business priorities, and designing tailored support models
Experience using insights to design effective, measurable approaches
Proven ability to design and deploy leader-led communications strategies, including toolkits, training, and accountability mechanisms
Ability to act and think globally, ensuring inclusion of affiliate and regional perspectives
Extensive experience building relationships at all levels and influencing senior executives
Visionary approach to communications trends, platforms, and employee engagement strategies
Benefits
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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