Senior Director, Oncology Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the above-brand strategy and execution for Lilly Oncology.

• Articulate the Oncology narrative both externally and internally.

• Take ownership of the comprehensive Oncology narrative, media and audience ecosystem, emerging data, congress storytelling, and key initiatives.

• Create and implement the overarching Oncology narrative with an audience-first and channel-optimized approach.

• Direct innovative above-product storytelling across the portfolio and pipeline.

• Develop and spearhead impactful above-brand initiatives in collaboration with enterprise and Lilly Masterbrand partners.

• Manage the global media strategy for the portfolio and cultivate relationships with key media and influencers.

• Collaborate with enterprise media and Issues & Crisis teams to enhance news coverage and ensure effective communication readiness.

• Support and nurture internal and external spokespeople.

• Formulate strategies for major congresses and critical data moments.

• Oversee and enhance the Oncology channel, digital, LLM, and social content strategies.

• Evaluate and report on communications impact alongside Intelligence and Analytics partners.

• Direct internal and executive communications strategies for Oncology.

• Contribute to Oncology Communications and Global Corporate Communications projects as priorities shift.

• Collaborate with marketing, medical affairs, regulatory, legal, and investor relations teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 10 years of communications experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare settings.

• Background in the oncology field.

• Experience with communications related to scientific or clinical data.

• Ability to distill complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging content for varied audiences.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational capabilities with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and adapt priorities swiftly.

• Collaborative attitude with comfort in navigating across projects and functional areas.

• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Experience in a matrixed organization with intricate stakeholder relationships.

• Comprehensive knowledge of traditional and innovative communication methods and channels, including digital and social media.

• Strong digital and social media proficiency, including experience in crafting content strategies for owned digital platforms.

• Proven experience in developing communication narratives that span multiple products and programs at the portfolio level.

• Experience in executive and leadership communications, including message development for senior executives.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company bonus based partially on individual and company performance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k).

• Pension plan.

• Vacation benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.

• Life insurance and death benefits.

• Time off and leave of absence options.

• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness perks, and employee clubs and activities.