Associate Director, Oncology Communications

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve.

This is hard, urgent, selfless work - but it's work worth doing. If you're driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

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 work streams and provide support across key work streams 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.

• 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

• 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 or 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.

• 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 work streams 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

• Located in Indianapolis, IN or Remote. Domestic and international travel expected.

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