Senior Director, Oncology Communications

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

📋 Description

• Spearhead Lilly Oncology’s above-brand strategy and its implementation.

• Craft the Oncology narrative for both external and internal audiences.

• Oversee the comprehensive Oncology story, including media and audience ecosystems, emerging data, congress narratives, and key initiatives.

• Direct external media strategy and interactions for both approved and investigational Oncology assets.

• Create and articulate the overarching Oncology narrative with a focus on audience engagement and optimized channels.

• Lead creative and impactful storytelling above the product level across the portfolio and pipeline.

• Initiate and direct high-impact above-brand initiatives alongside enterprise and Lilly Masterbrand partners.

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

• Collaborate with the enterprise media team to enhance the visibility of Oncology news events.

• Partner with the Issues & Crisis team to ensure preparedness in communications.

• Assist in developing and supporting internal and external spokespersons.

• Define strategies for significant Congresses and critical data presentations.

• Infuse scientific storytelling into readouts and disclosures.

• Optimize Oncology’s channel ecosystem along with digital, LLM, and social content strategies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to amplify key Oncology narratives, enhance share of voice, and cultivate thought leadership.

• Assess and report on impact in collaboration with Intelligence and Analytics partners.

• Lead internal and executive communications strategy regarding Oncology portfolio developments and priorities.

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

• Collaborate with marketing, medical affairs, regulatory, legal, and investor relations teams to ensure alignment of communications with business goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

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

• Background in the oncology field.

• Experience in communicating scientific or clinical data.

• Proven ability to distill complex scientific information into clear and engaging content for varied audiences.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational abilities capable of managing multiple workstreams and rapidly shifting priorities.

• A collaborative approach with ease in navigating across projects and functional areas.

• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Experience in a matrixed organization with intricate stakeholder dynamics.

• In-depth knowledge of both traditional and emerging communication methods and channels, including digital and social media platforms.

• Strong digital and social media savvy, with experience in creating content strategies for owned digital platforms.

• Experience in developing portfolio-level communication narratives that align across various products and programs.

• Background in executive and leadership communications, including crafting messages for senior leaders.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company bonus based partially on individual and company performance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Pension plan.

• Vacation benefits.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Flexible benefits including healthcare and/or dependent daycare flexible spending accounts.

• Life insurance and death benefits.

• Various time off and leave of absence benefits.

• Well-being programs including employee assistance initiatives, fitness benefits, and various employee clubs and activities.