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Eli Lilly and Company · 17 hours ago

Associate Vice President – Global Communications Innovation & Operations

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$232K/yr - $341K/yr

12+ years exp

Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are seeking an Associate Vice President to lead the development of a data-driven communications strategy that drives measurable business outcomes and stakeholder influence, while overseeing creative output and operationalizing the communications function.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead development of a multi-year communications strategy that is visionary and actionable, grounded in enterprise goals and measurable outcomes

Challenge conventional thinking and introduce innovative approaches—from emerging platforms to new storytelling formats

Drive creative excellence across owned enterprise channels, ensuring content is strategically informed, audience-centric, and optimized for impact

Leverage trust data, audience research, and reputational insights to guide creative strategy and content development

Partner with the Lilly Social Media Center of Excellence to adopt marketing innovations and translate learnings into corporate communications

Oversee the team of creatives responsible for enterprise storytelling, pushing for breakthrough work aligned with data-driven insights

Facilitate priority setting among communications leadership, balancing strategic ambition with operational realities

Identify white space opportunities where Lilly can lead in the communications profession

Build and lead an industry-leading measurement program connecting communications activities to business outcomes and stakeholder behavior

Translate data into actionable insights that inform strategy and optimize creative output

Drive understanding of key audiences—who we need to reach, where they are, what they trust, and how to engage them

Strengthen team data literacy, ensuring insights drive decisions across all communications

Operationalize the communications function through scalable planning, collaboration, and resource allocation processes

Standardize frameworks that enhance efficiency without stifling creativity or agility

Oversee budget planning, contract negotiations, and agency management to optimize spending

Lead a team of project managers aligned to business priorities

Drive cross-team collaboration and milestone tracking that connects the dots across communications disciplines

Implement AI-driven tools and platforms that capture efficiencies and enhance creative capabilities

Lead strategic agenda creation for leadership and all-staff meetings

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creative excellence

Develop talent through opportunities to experiment with new approaches

Elevate the team's profile through speaking engagements and awards

Create an environment where data informs creativity and creativity is measured for impact

Qualification

Communications StrategyData-Driven InsightsCreative ExcellenceTeam LeadershipOperational ExcellenceAI Tools ImplementationAudience ResearchInnovationCreative DirectionCrisis ManagementCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing

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

Proven track record of driving creative innovation informed by data and insights

Strong understanding of modern communications disciplines including digital, social, content, media relations, and measurement

Some international and domestic travel expected as conditions and business need arise

Located in Indianapolis or telecommute from other US location

Preferred

Strategic & Creative Excellence: Visionary thinker who translates data into compelling creative direction and understands trust dynamics, and communications trends

Communications Expertise: Strong knowledge of communications disciplines including owned channels, media relations, crisis management, and creative team oversight

Operational & Analytical Strength: Problem-solver who builds frameworks, architects AI-powered tools, and connects communications metrics to business outcomes

Leadership & Collaboration: Proven leader who builds relationships at all levels, provides counsel to senior leaders, and fosters global collaboration and innovation