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, especially diabetes and obesity .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $136,500 - $200,200 per yearWebsite

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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 focus on noncommunicable diseases and effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Proficient in navigating legal and compliance requirements while leveraging digital health tools to enhance care delivery.

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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 FrameworksNoncommunicable Diseases FamiliaritySocial Impact WorkImplementation ScienceHealth Economics

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsStrong Speaking SkillsAbility To Explain Complex Ideas SimplyAbility To Operate IndependentlyStrong Project Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsDigital Health Tools

Industry Keywords

Global HealthNoncommunicable DiseasesResource-Limited SettingsNGOsMultilateral OrganizationsHealth PolicySustainability ReportingEthics And ComplianceStakeholder EngagementHealth Financing

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, especially diabetes and obesity
Support policy engagement with governments and regional leaders to mobilize sustainable NCD-care policies and governance
Coordinate internal and external communications on health-system-strengthening projects
Ensure digital health tools and data systems support care and measurement, engaging legal and privacy teams as needed
Track health-system outcomes, including health workers trained, facilities and referral pathways supported, people screened and linked to care, and continuity of care
Evaluate project impact through 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 teams; initiate reviews and incorporate requirements into contracts and execution
Identify collaborations and opportunities with global health organizations, NGOs, and other organizations
Represent the work in external meetings and global health forums
Contribute program data to Lilly’s annual Sustainability Report using approved materials and review processes
Provide strategic health-system-strengthening guidance and support to other Lilly teams
Perform other assigned responsibilities

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
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; ability to explain complex ideas simply
Strong project management skills and experience working across teams and countries
Ability to maximize efficiency using AI tools such as Copilot and/or Claude
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 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
Remote work option
Disability workplace accommodations
Employee resource groups open to all employees