Senior Director, Global Data Storytelling Communications
Eli Lilly and Company
August 07, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Marketing
Senior Director, Global Data Storytelling Communications
Key Objectives / Deliverables
- Own Lilly’s enterprise data narrative for the R&D pipeline across therapeutic areas; establish and maintain a consistent data release playbook.
- Serve as a strategic partner to LRL and TA teams; provide communications counsel to investors, media, policymakers, and the scientific community; prepare senior leaders for major data landmarks, congresses, and media interactions.
- Build/drive enterprise congress strategy; support TA publications strategy with medical affairs and TA leads.
- Lead and develop a data communications team; set operating standards and recruit/retain talent combining scientific and communications expertise.
- Coordinate with other scientific communications pillars and align messaging with Issues Management, Investor Relations, Business Development Communications, and Public Affairs.
- Develop proactive media strategy; build relationships with science/health journalists and drive positive-to-neutral sentiment.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, science, public relations, or related field.
- 12+ years communications experience with depth in pharma/biotech/healthcare.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly does not sponsor work authorization/visas.
Additional Skills / Preferences
- Leadership of large matrixed comms teams across multiple therapeutic areas; C-suite advisory experience.
- Clinical data/regulatory landmark/congress communications strategy experience; deep drug development lifecycle understanding.
- Strong media relations; proven team building; judgment under ambiguity.
Location/Travel
- Indianapolis, IN (hybrid); travel 20–30%.
Compensation/Benefits (if applicable)
- Anticipated base: $154,500–$226,600; bonus eligible; comprehensive benefits (401(k), medical/dental/vision, life, time off, well-being).
Workplace Accommodation
- For resume submission accommodations, complete: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation.
Key Objectives / Deliverables
- Own Lilly’s enterprise data narrative for the R&D pipeline across therapeutic areas; establish and maintain a consistent data release playbook.
- Serve as a strategic partner to LRL and TA teams; provide communications counsel to investors, media, policymakers, and the scientific community; prepare senior leaders for major data landmarks, congresses, and media interactions.
- Build/drive enterprise congress strategy; support TA publications strategy with medical affairs and TA leads.
- Lead and develop a data communications team; set operating standards and recruit/retain talent combining scientific and communications expertise.
- Coordinate with other scientific communications pillars and align messaging with Issues Management, Investor Relations, Business Development Communications, and Public Affairs.
- Develop proactive media strategy; build relationships with science/health journalists and drive positive-to-neutral sentiment.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, science, public relations, or related field.
- 12+ years communications experience with depth in pharma/biotech/healthcare.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly does not sponsor work authorization/visas.
Additional Skills / Preferences
- Leadership of large matrixed comms teams across multiple therapeutic areas; C-suite advisory experience.
- Clinical data/regulatory landmark/congress communications strategy experience; deep drug development lifecycle understanding.
- Strong media relations; proven team building; judgment under ambiguity.
Location/Travel
- Indianapolis, IN (hybrid); travel 20–30%.
Compensation/Benefits (if applicable)
- Anticipated base: $154,500–$226,600; bonus eligible; comprehensive benefits (401(k), medical/dental/vision, life, time off, well-being).
Workplace Accommodation
- For resume submission accommodations, complete: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation.