About the role

Senior Director overseeing international communications strategies for Eli Lilly's cardiometabolic health initiatives. Driving impactful media relations and collaboration across global markets with innovative health solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop creative, impactful communication campaigns aligned with global strategies to strengthen Lilly’s CMH brand and enhance innovation readiness for upcoming launches.
Serve as the primary communications counsel for CMH leaders in international affiliates and IBU business partners.
Act as the main liaison between Global Communications CMH and IBU communicators.
Enhance earned media opportunities across IBU markets for clinical, data, and regulatory achievements.
Handle traditional and digital media relations, including A-list media interactions, spokesperson duties, and issues/crisis management.
Conduct and support interviews with local, national, and international media outlets.
Drive communications capability development across IBU and affiliates, promoting best-practice sharing and continuous learning.
Lead all aspects of PR agency relationships, including onboarding, day-to-day management, and ensuring excellence in execution.
Provide hands-on support to affiliate teams for campaign execution and issue management.
Lead development and editing of communication materials such as press releases, Q&As, videos, fact sheets, and key messages.
Handle cross-functional stakeholder engagement and project delivery across all organizational levels.
Ensure all activities align with Lilly policies, procedures, and external regulations.

Significant senior-level experience designing and delivering multi-country communications campaigns.
Strong background in media handling (e.g., journalism, PR, corporate communications).
Shown experience in traditional and social media management, including reactive handling and spokesperson duties.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Literature, or related field.
Expertise in strategic and creative communications planning, including digital and social media.
Confirmed issue and crisis leadership skills.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and building consensus.
Strong cultural adaptability and experience working across countries/regions.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and negotiate effectively.
Skilled in project and budget management.
PR agency management experience.
Ability to shift seamlessly between strategic planning and hands-on execution.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Understanding of how communications drives business outcomes.
Familiarity with emerging media technologies and openness to adopting new tools.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.
Opportunity to work for a global healthcare leader.
Commitment to improving disease understanding and developing life-changing medicines.