Manager, Global Scientific Communications

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 Were looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world Primary Responsibilities Portfolio Management Delivery Responsible accountable for management delivery of overall book of work for assigned area Develops and executes sourcing plans in partnership with GSC leads to ensure seamless delivery of asset plan and priorities Collaborates with function capability and site leadership to ensure alignment of business planning and operations Coordinates across and develops synergies with therapeutic areas phases of development and geographies Adjusts work plan based on shifting priorities using effective change control Leads and directs internal and external team members in achieving team goals Identifies and resolves issues impacting delivery of work Conceives and implements new and efficient ways to accomplish goals Partners in the selection process and may manage relationship for preferred vendors Regularly reports results of team activities metrics to leadership and stakeholders Manage audit readiness quality and compliance to ensure deliverables are accurate transparent of high quality and in compliance with internal external guidance regulation People Management and Development Recruits develops and retains a strategic and operationally capable workforce skilled and knowledgeable in scientific communications Effectively creates and manages an agile organization that continuously meets the needs of a changing portfolio Builds an organizational culture aligned with Team Lilly - inclusion innovation acceleration delivery integrity excellence and respect for people Develops staff who demonstrate expertise in drug development therapeutic area science strategic thinking project management and cross-functional leadership Provide input on employee development talent assessment and succession planning activities Develops an organizational talent base that demonstrates judgment-based decision making Provides guidance training and supervision to personnel Appropriately manage the workload of direct reports monitor project timelines and quality and communicate priorities to direct reports Provide technical support and guidance to direct reports as needed Evaluates performance by reviewing documents and attending writing team meetings and recommends developmental actions for all assigned staff Ensure all direct reports are compliant with company policies procedures and regulations Document Preparation Development and Finalization Develop scientific content for deliverables as needed per the responsibilities covered in the job description for Scientific Communications Associate the percentage contribution of these responsibilities will vary according to the need of the business Subject Matter Expert Organizational effectiveness Leads development of new and emerging capabilities to support the effectiveness of GSC Functions as expert on document strategy planning and execution and industry standards and guidelines Shares expertise with others In partnership with others develop implement and update Lilly policies procedures training and tools that are compliant with industry guidelines Minimum Qualification Requirements Masters degree in a scientific health communications technology health outcomes or public health related field 3 years experience medical communication pharmaceutical industry 2 years experience in leading managing a key part of portfolio or business process Experience leading others including relationship and team building setting expectations holding others accountable and technical coaching Strong scientific communication skills including extensive experience in writing reviewing and publishing scientific materials and the ability to appraise scientific literature and raw data critically Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with all audiences and forums through exemplary oral and written communication skills Successful completion of writing exercise Other Information Additional Preferences Advanced degree MBBS MD PharmD PhD MPH Educational work background in a health care medical affairs clinical development health outcomes public health scientific or medical communications field Expertise in industry standards and best practices compliance issues and regulatory requirements Strong leadership problem-solving skills negotiation influence motivation project management and critical thinking skills with ability to use effectively in a team cross-functional setting and or global environment Clinical pharmacology therapeutic area or other medical scientific-specific knowledge and experience e g neuroscience oncology cardiovascular endocrine health outcomes public health Experience managing business plans budgeting and capacity resourcing Knowledge of scientific statistical and research principles and guidelines Experience in the global environment and an appreciation for global diversity Knowledge of software tools used in scientific writing Experience leading submission or launch activities Limited travel including international up to 10 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 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 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 WeAreLilly