Associate Director, Oncology Communications

Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

5d • $127,500 - $187,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Oncology Communications is a key member of the Oncology Communications team with a focus on supporting priority products and pipeline programs. Reporting to the Senior Director, Oncology Communications, this role will both own workstreams and provide support across key workstreams and larger initiatives. This position requires a communicator with flexibility to work across multiple projects simultaneously, a focus on flawless execution, scientific fluency, and a desire to collaborate effectively across teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of communications experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare environments
• 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 visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with scientific or clinical data communications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the oncology space
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and shift priorities rapidly
• Collaborative mindset while operating across projects and functional boundaries
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with sophisticated collaborator dynamics
• Deep understanding of traditional and emerging communication approaches and channels

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of communications plans for priority products and pipeline programs, including data readouts and disclosures, regulatory achievements and branded and unbranded communications strategies
• Develop content including press materials, key messages, standby statements, Q&A documents, fact sheets, executive talking points, and internal communications
• Implement effective branded and unbranded communications tactics to reach priority audiences using a variety of channels
• Stay current with the competitive landscape and external environment, flagging emerging issues and opportunities
• Flex across products, pipeline programs and other projects, as needed
• Partner with agency resources and external vendors to implement communications plans
• Use analytics and measurement to assess communications impact and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, IR, and more

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior