Associate Director – Media Relations, Influence

Eli Lilly and Company

. Execute day-to-day media relations and influence activity across traditional and emerging platforms .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $132,000 - $193,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media relations and influence strategy, leveraging audience data and insights to drive impactful communications. Proficient in building relationships across traditional and emerging platforms within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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Media Relations StrategyAudience Data ProficiencyPharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeCommunications Experience in Fortune 500Proactive Storytelling

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Hard Skills

Media Strategy DevelopmentCommunications PlanningData AnalyticsStorytellingMedia PitchingReporter Relationship ManagementProduct CommunicationsEvent SupportBriefing Material PreparationSentiment Tracking

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProactivityCuriosityCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Social Listening ToolsMedia Analytics PlatformsAI-Enabled PlatformsCommunication Tools

Industry Keywords

Healthcare CommunicationsPharmaceutical IndustryPublic RelationsInfluence StrategyRegulatory KnowledgeScientific InnovationCorporate StrategyPatient Impact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute day-to-day media relations and influence activity across traditional and emerging platforms
Manage media pitches, inbound inquiries, and ongoing reporter relationships
Contribute to enterprise media and influence strategy using audience and data insights
Create media strategies for milestones, product launches, and media events
Map and build Lilly's modern media ecosystem and cultivate relationships across new verticals and platforms
Develop and pitch proactive stories connecting Lilly's pipeline, business performance, and corporate initiatives to patient impact and innovation leadership
Support product announcements and high-stakes media events, including media plans, materials, spokesperson preparation, and post-event follow-up
Prepare executives and subject matter experts through briefing materials, talking points, and Q&As
Support strategic placements including interviews, bylines, podcasts, and speaking opportunities
Partner with global communications counterparts across therapeutic areas, business development, investor communications, and external communications functions
Track coverage, sentiment, share of voice, and message pull-through
Use data and audience insights to demonstrate media impact on perception and business outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
6 years of experience in communications, media relations, or public relations
Demonstrated experience building and implementing media and influence strategies across traditional outlets and emerging platforms
Experience in communications, media relations, or influence at a Fortune 500 company, large pharmaceutical or healthcare organization, or major newsroom
Ability to build and maintain relationships with independent creators, podcasters, newsletter writers, community moderators, and influencers
Proficiency in audience data, social listening, and media analytics
Experience translating financial performance, scientific innovation, and corporate strategy into narratives for varied audiences
Experience in product communications within healthcare or medicine preferred, but not required
Experience proactively storytelling beyond landmarks and product launches
Experience navigating matrixed global organizations
Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare landscape, including regulatory, scientific, policy, and patient topics
Familiarity with communications trends and tools, including AI-enabled platforms
Proactive, bias for action, test-and-learn mentality, and curiosity
Approximately 15–20% domestic travel, with occasional international travel
Lilly may provide support for or sponsorship work authorization or visas for this role for internal applicants only

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
Travel to conferences, media events, and key business locations