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For more than 130 years, Lilly has been dedicated to meeting the health care needs of people in the United States and around the world. We address these needs primarily by developing innovative medicinesinvesting a higher percentage of our sales in research and development than any other major pharmaceutical company. If you are interested in being considered for employment with a Best in Class Pharmaceutical company, please review the following opportunity:
Communications Manager - Bio-Medicines - Fixed Duration Employee
The Lilly Bio-Medicines Communications Manager will be responsible for co-creation, development and implementation of a global communications strategy for Lilly Bio-Medicines product brands. This includes using a variety of communication levers both external and internal to help Lilly Bio-Medicines achieve its goals. The manager will report to the Lilly Bio-Medicines Communications Director and will operate cross functionally with marketing as well as with other communications colleagues including, but not limited to, Corporate Communications, Employee Communications, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs contacts in Lilly affiliates around the world.
This position is not permanent. It is for a fixed duration of 3 years.
KEY OBJECTIVES/DELIVERABLES:
Co-develop and implement a global communications strategy and tactics for Lilly Bio-Medicines brands.
Provide external media training and communications counsel and coaching to internal business partners
Manage day-to-day public relations activities supporting Lilly Bio-Medicines brands, including direction of PR agencies
Anticipate, prioritize and prepare to manage possible negative issues in the media
Develop and edit communications for media use such as press releases, internal Q&As, fact sheets and other media materials.
Help develop and implement an employee communications strategy that creates broad organizational understanding about Lilly Bio-Medicines strategy and vision. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree, with a minimum of seven years of media, communications and/or public relations experience
Demonstrated experience in the development and execution of strategic and creative communication plans/events
Strong background in media relations, including interacting with A-list media and serving as a spokesperson
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Prior PR agency management experience
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES:
Demonstrated leadership and influence with business customers
Strong project management skills
Very strong communications skills -- written and verbal, as well as interpersonal
Demonstrated success as a team player
Ability to manage issues and crises and stay calm under stress
Experience working with alliance partners.
Experience in executive communications/speechwriting
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
International and domestic travel required
Lilly credits its exceptional employees for its successes, and knows the key to ongoing achievement lies in attracting and retaining the best people. A company rich in heritage, Lilly employs individuals, conducts research and markets products worldwide. By providing for the unmet needs of our customers through a continuous stream of innovation, we will outgrow all competitors.
Lilly earns consistent and wide recognition for creating an exceptional work environment while maintaining our highly regarded reputation in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Community:
FORTUNE Most Globally Admired Companies
FORTUNE Top Companies for Leaders in North America
Chronicle of Philanthropy Most Generous Companies in the US
Business Week Magazine Best Places To Launch A Career
Information Week 500 Most Innovative Users of Technology
Science Magazine Best Companies for Scientists
The Scientist Best Places to Work in the Industry
Black Enterprise Top 40 Companies for Diversity
Working Mother Best Companies for Working Mothers
LILLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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