Eli Lilly and Company · 2 days ago
Associate Vice President – Global Communications Neuroscience
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$232K/yr - $341K/yr
5+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The AVP of Communications, Lilly Neuroscience, will lead global communications support for key product areas in Lilly's Neuroscience business, setting communication strategies and ensuring execution across markets.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
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Responsibilities
Owns global external and internal communications for a therapeutic area, setting strategy and driving execution across U.S. and International markets
Set the global communications execution plan for the Neuroscience therapeutic area and ensure strong execution across all markets
Provide governance and oversight communications colleagues in US and IBU affiliates to ensure alignment, measurement, and execution excellence
Lead Communications around key data and regulatory milestones for new pipeline assets as well as new indications and line extensions for best-in-class products
Lead environment shaping communications efforts around scientific data, regulatory milestones, launches, and line extensions to help support strong launches of our new molecules integrated with the relevant Global Customer Office key capabilities
Develop and implement innovative, consumer-centric communications approaches that resonate with patients, healthcare providers, and stakeholders
Establish relationship with top tier media, emerging media, and identify and engage non-traditional outlets, including digital creators, podcasters, and niche media, to effectively reach target audiences
Lead communications for Therapeutic Area Business Lead
Media training, communications counsel and coaching to internal business partners
Manage day-to-day work with PR agencies that support our work
Anticipate, prioritize, and prepare to manage possible negative issues in the media
Conduct and/or facilitate interviews with local, national and international media outlets
As a member of the Global Communications Leadership Team (GCLT), accountable for ensuring integration within Global Communications and continuous improvement across the function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, healthcare or science
Minimum 5 years' experience in a professional communications position (journalist or corporate communicator)
Experience with communications and/or related work experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or other healthcare
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
Demonstrated experience in the development and execution of strategic and creative communications plans, including digital and social media
Experience setting global communications strategies and driving execution across multiple markets
Experience successfully working with cross-functional teams, including collaboration and consensus building
Demonstrated influence with business partners
Executive presence with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across organizational levels
Openness to innovation and new approaches, particularly in consumer-centric communications
Ability to understand business and use communication to meet business objectives
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, including interactions with senior leaders
Experience developing integrated media strategies that leverage both established outlets and innovative content platforms to connect with key audiences
PR agency management experience
Experience in executive communications
Ability to manage issues/crises; ability to handle stress
Creative communications skills – written and verbal, as well as interpersonal
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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