Sr. Director, Content and Editorial

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Job Summary:

As the Senior Director of Content and Editorial, you will be at the forefront of crafting and leading innovative content and strategies that amplify Lilly’s brand and global narrative in support of the Science, Brand and Impact communications portfolios. You’ll shape powerful stories that drive engagement, impact and alignment with our broader organizational goals.

In close collaboration with the Senior Director of Content and Video, you will define and execute a dynamic, integrated content strategy that spans multiple channels, ensuring consistency and relevance across platforms.

An integral part of your role will be setting and coordinating the editorial strategy for communications. This will require collaboration across portfolios with creative leads, communications directors and subject matter experts to ensure the story is consistently told with clarity, consistency and impact.

Leading a diverse team of internal and external content creators, you will cultivate a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration, training and empowering fellow communicators across the company to tell Lilly’s story in a cohesive, impactful way.

Your role will also involve analyzing trends and monitoring content performance, allowing you to make adjustments that keep our strategies fresh and effective. Strong leadership and project management skills will be crucial as you prioritize multiple initiatives, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines. Your ability to build relationships will facilitate networking and collaboration with stakeholders, while your adaptability will ensure you stay ahead of industry trends, refining our communications tactics to enhance brand visibility.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in communications or journalism
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role: leading a team and/or vendors
• 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 and/or visas for this role.

​Preferred Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong writing and editing skills: Craft clear, engaging and persuasive content for various platforms
• Storytelling: Strong storytelling skills, crafting compelling content that resonate with diverse audiences; Skilled in researching, interviewing and extracting key insights to craft impactful stories
• Content strategy and leadership: Expertise in developing and implementing multi-channel content strategies that align with business goals, ensuring cohesive storytelling
• Video production: Experience leading video content production, ensuring high-quality output aligned with organizational goals
• Long-term planning: Ability to anticipate trends, future content needs, and the evolving digital world, ensuring content remains innovative and forward-thinking.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly and inclusively with diverse teams, customers, subject matter experts and vendors to aligned content with strategic objectives
• Editorial oversight and quality assurance: Strong editorial judgment and ability to implement content standards
• Data-driven decision making: Analytical skills to assess content performance and adjust strategies based on data and trends
• Business insight and industry awareness: Strong understanding of the healthcare environment, with the ability to adapt strategies to shifting industry dynamics; Discernment to align content efforts with broader objectives.
• Content marketing knowledge: Apply content marketing principles, including SEO and audience targeting, to develop strategic plans that resonate with core audiences
• Social media proficiency: Sophisticated understanding of social media platforms and strategies for audience engagement and growth
• Brand strategy insight: Knowledge of brand positioning, voice, and messaging to ensure consistency across communications
• Creative thinking: Collaborate to generate innovative ideas that resonate with target audiences
• Relationship-building: Experience in networking and collaborating with stakeholders and influencers
• Vendor management: Coordinate and direct contracted content resources and agency partners
• Leadership: Provide strategic counsel and insights to team members while ensuring all work meets quality and timing expectations; manage a budget; present to and persuade key stakeholders

Additional Skills and Preferences:

• Knowledge of various digital marketing and PR tactics
• Understanding of on-trend video content creation, interviewing, scripting, etc.
• Experience collaborating with, and presenting to, executives and senior leaders
• Experience working in a complex corporate environment
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry

Other Information:

This position will report to the Associate Vice President of Communications Activation.

Some international and domestic travel expected as conditions and business need arise. Please lead with an engaging paragraph about the organization and role.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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