Eli Lilly and Company · 8 hours ago
Associate Vice President – Enterprise Communications
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$232K/yr - $365K/yr
15+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to improving lives through innovative medicines. The Associate Vice President - Enterprise Communications will lead a global team to shape Lilly's corporate narrative and media strategy, focusing on modern communication approaches and audience engagement.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a modern external communications strategy that reflects how audiences consume information in a fragmented media landscape—moving beyond traditional outlets to include consumer-trusted sources, policy influencers, digital creators, niche communities, and emerging platforms
Serve as primary steward of Lilly's corporate narrative, ensuring it resonates authentically across all external touchpoints and reflects both business achievements and holistic care commitment
Use data, trust research, and audience insights to inform strategy, messaging, channel selection, and measurement
Integrate Lilly's holistic care journey and social impact story into the broader corporate narrative, showcasing what we stand for beyond products and pipelines
Identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities to elevate Lilly's profile and credibility
Partner closely with Investor Relations, Masterbrand, and Social Impact teams to align messaging and amplify impact
Establish and lead the Enterprise Communications Center of Excellence, building a globally integrated team that serves as the media engine for product communications, crisis/issues response, business announcements, and social impact storytelling
Design operating models, processes, and frameworks that enable seamless execution across geographies, business units, and functional partners
Build team capabilities in modern media strategy—from traditional outlets to podcasters, digital creators, community-trusted sources, and platform-specific storytelling
Create a culture of innovation, speed, and audience-centricity
Lead a forward-thinking media relations strategy that reflects how diverse audiences discover and trust information across fragmented channels
Develop and execute audience-centric communications plans for major business milestones
Champion creative approaches to storytelling that breakthrough in a crowded information environment, collaborating closely with Masterbrand to amplify brand-building efforts
Ensure consistent voice and strategic messaging across PESO channels
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of high-stakes communications moments
Partner with AVP, Strategy, Innovation and Operations to establish editorial strategy supporting company priorities
Set goals and metrics for digital campaigns and social media execution that demonstrate impact on perception, trust, and business outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related discipline
Minimum 15 years of communications experience
Preferred
Deep media relations expertise across traditional and emerging platforms
Proven track record leading strategic communications at a senior level in complex, global organizations
Proven ability to build and scale high-performing teams in global, matrixed environments
Demonstrated ability to secure high-impact coverage
Regular international and domestic travel expected
Located in Indianapolis or telecommute from other US location
Ability to collaborate closely with marketing teams to amplify brand narratives
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 establishing Centers of Excellence
Thrives in dynamic environments, comfortable with ambiguity, and moves quickly without sacrificing strategic thinking
Willingness to challenge conventional communications approaches and bring fresh thinking to external engagement
Confident communicator who represents the company externally, provides counsel to senior leaders, and builds trust across the organization
Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare communications combined with exposure to consumer-facing or brand-building communications in another industry
Benefits
Company bonus
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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