Associate Director, Global Health Initiatives – Health System Strengthening

Eli Lilly and Company

. Support global programs that train and equip frontline and community health workers to prevent, screen, diagnose, and manage noncommunicable diseases .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $136,500 - $200,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global health program management, stakeholder engagement, and health systems strengthening, with a strong foundation in monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Proficient in navigating legal and compliance requirements while leveraging digital health tools to enhance program effectiveness.

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Master’s Degree In Public Health8+ Years Of Experience In Global HealthStrong Stakeholder Management SkillsKnowledge Of Health Financing ModelsExperience In Monitoring And Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Health Systems StrengtheningMonitoring And Evaluation FrameworksHealth InformaticsProject ManagementData Privacy KnowledgeTheory Of Change FrameworksHealth EconomicsEpidemiologyImplementation ScienceSocial Impact Work

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsStrong Speaking SkillsAbility To Operate IndependentlyTakes Ownership Of WorkStrong Project Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsDigital Health Tools

Industry Keywords

Global HealthNon-Communicable DiseasesResource-Limited SettingsNGOsMultilateral OrganizationsHealth PolicyDomestic Resource MobilizationBlended Financing ModelsEthics And ComplianceSustainability Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support global programs that train and equip frontline and community health workers to prevent, screen, diagnose, and manage noncommunicable diseases
Support policy engagement and governance efforts with governments, regional leaders, and internal teams
Coordinate internal and external communications on health system strengthening projects
Ensure digital health tools and data systems are incorporated, working with legal and privacy teams as needed
Track program and health-system measures, including health workers trained, facilities and referral pathways supported, people screened and linked to care, and continuity of care
Evaluate projects using measurement and evaluation frameworks
Monitor milestones and performance indicators, escalating and course-correcting off-track projects
Manage contracts for health system strengthening projects
Engage Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Privacy, and Tax early and carry requirements into contracts and execution
Identify new collaborations and opportunities with multilateral and global health organizations, NGOs, and other organizations
Represent the work in external meetings and global health forums
Contribute health system strengthening program data to Lilly’s annual Sustainability Report
Provide strategic guidance, best practices, and support to other Lilly teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree required in public health, global health, health policy, health economics, epidemiology, or a related field
8+ years of experience in global health, health systems, or social impact work
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to operate independently
Understanding of global health and health systems strengthening
Familiarity with cardiometabolic or other non-communicable diseases
Experience working with NGOs, multilateral organizations, or universities in resource-limited settings
Knowledge of health financing, domestic resource mobilization, and blended or innovative financing models
Experience in health informatics, international development, or social and behavioral sciences is complementary
Training or experience in monitoring and evaluation or implementation science
Knowledge of theory of change frameworks and experience designing and implementing measurable delivery models
Understanding of conflicts of interest, anti-corruption rules, and data privacy in global health work
Strong writing and speaking skills
Strong project management skills and experience working across teams and countries
Ability to maximize efficiency using AI tools such as Copilot and/or Claude
Takes ownership of work and follows through
Willingness to travel 10–30%, including some international travel to resource-limited settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending partly on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities