Senior Director, Oncology Communications

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

2d

About The Position

The Senior Director drives Lilly Oncology’s above-brand communications strategy and execution, shaping the Oncology story both externally and internally as the franchise grows. The role calls for strategic vision, scientific fluency, speed, and agility, spanning work such as enterprise-wide consumer campaigns and pipeline readouts. Reporting to the AVP, Oncology Communications, the Senior Director owns the overall Oncology narrative, media and audience ecosystem, emerging-data and congress storytelling, and priority initiatives.

The position leads external media strategy and engagement for approved and investigational Oncology assets in close partnership with disease-area leads and the broader Communications team. It also owns the Oncology channel ecosystem and digital, LLM, and social content strategy; leads internal and executive communications; and collaborates with colleagues across the enterprise as priorities evolve. The role is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, or may be remote, and domestic and international travel are expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of communications experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Oncology space.
• Experience with scientific or clinical data communications.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams and shift priorities rapidly.
• Collaborative mindset and comfort operating across projects and functional boundaries.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Deep understanding of traditional and emerging communications approaches and channels, including digital and social media platforms.
• Strong digital and social acumen, with experience developing content strategies for owned digital channels.
• Experience developing portfolio-level communications narratives connecting multiple products and programs.
• Executive and leadership communications experience, including message development for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and bring to life an overarching Oncology narrative using an audience-first, channel-optimized approach.
• Lead creative, impactful above-product storytelling across the Oncology portfolio and pipeline.
• Monitor the Oncology landscape and competitive space to develop breakthrough communications strategies, and ensure enterprise connection and pull-through.
• Develop and lead high-impact above-brand initiatives in partnership across the enterprise, including with Lilly Masterbrand.
• Own global media strategy across the Oncology portfolio in partnership with disease-area leads and affiliates.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key media and influencers across trade and top-tier outlets.
• Partner with the enterprise media team to amplify Oncology news, and work with the Issues & Crisis team to ensure communications readiness.
• Support and develop internal and external spokespeople.
• Own communications strategy for top-tier congresses and key data moments, delivering scientific storytelling for readouts and disclosures.
• Collaborate across the organization on best practices and approaches for Lilly’s presence at top-tier Oncology meetings.
• Own and optimize the Oncology channel ecosystem and digital, LLM, and social content strategy.
• Partner across business and enterprise functions to amplify priority Oncology narratives, build share of voice, and strengthen thought leadership in relevant channels.
• Work with Intelligence and Analytics partners to measure and report communications impact.
• Lead internal and executive communications strategy to keep employees connected to Oncology portfolio progress and priorities.
• Partner with Internal Communications to reflect enterprise priorities across Oncology and increase Oncology’s share of voice across the enterprise.
• Contribute flexibly to Oncology Communications and Global Corporate Communications projects, including pipeline, internal, and enterprise work as workload demands.
• Partner with marketing, medical affairs, regulatory, legal, and investor relations teams to align communications with business objectives.

Benefits

• Company bonus for eligible full-time employees, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including 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, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

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