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 $150,000 - $220,000 At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 40,000+ 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. The Senior Director, Litigation and Special Projects Communications is a critical member of the Global Communications team, working closely with Legal, Corporate Communications, Therapeutic Business Units, and other business and functional teams. This role is focused on ensuring communications preparedness and deploying strategies for various litigation and other external legal matters impacting Lilly’s business and reputation. The ideal candidate will bring a depth of strategic experience in litigation and legal communications, preferably in the biopharmaceutical space, possess outstanding writing skills, be adept at performing in a fast-paced environment, and have solid media relations experience. This position will report into the Vice President, External Communications. Primary Responsibilities + Develop proactive and reactive message documents, including talking points, standby statements, and FAQs. + In collaboration with legal, public affairs, external agencies, and other business partners, assess threats and prepare proactive communications strategies. + Monitor and track evolving external stakeholder and legal landscape to resolve and implement third-party engagement strategies. + Initiate rapid response protocols and handle incoming media queries in collaboration with legal, public affairs and external agencies. + Build and maintain relationships with key media. + Provide direction to external agencies and vendors as needed. Requirements + Extensive corporate or agency experience working with legal teams on complex litigation and enforcement matters. + Understanding of and familiarity with legal system and litigation processes. + Experience collaborating with third parties to drive communications strategies specific to legal matters. + Corporate and/or agency external communications and crisis management communications experience. + Experience deploying media strategies and shown success interacting with local and national reporters. + Ability to work quickly and with urgency under deadline. + Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across a matrixed organization, establishing strong working relationships. + Superb verbal and written communication skills. + Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. + Highly organized, independent thinker with the ability to handle multiple tasks. + Ability to be a flexible team player, act quickly, and meet deadlines with the highest ethical and business standards. + Meticulous attention to detail, with ability to grasp and focus on the big picture. + Project management capabilities that include process development and measurement. Basic Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field, including prelaw, healthcare or science. + At least 7 years of experience in a professional communications position. + 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. Additional Skills/Preferences + J.D. or law firm work experience. + Confirmed ability to lead, handle, and align large cross-functional teams; ability to develop teamworks and good working relationships to secure alignment across all functions. + Experience working in the biopharmaceutical industry strongly preferred. + Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop and lead strategic projects, engage others, and translate strategy into implementation tactics and capabilities. + Demonstrated ability to influence others and lead without authority. + Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across functional and geographic boundaries as well as across, up, and down the organizational ladder. 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. \#WeAreLilly