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BusinessUnit/CommunicationsSeniorDirector／部長＜コミュニケーション部/Communications＞
“Business Unit/Communications Senior Director／部長＜コミュニケーション部/Communications＞ at Lilly. Skills: business unit/environmental shaping communications, internal and external communications, disease state and consumer communications, media training, communications counsel, coaching. Guide and direct all products and environmental shaping communications efforts for the entire products that Lilly Japan holds.. Develop and lead disease state and consumer communications for patients, caregivers, and health ”
What You'll Achieve.
build the Lilly Japan product portfolio reputation; ladder up to our overarching strategic purpose; gain best in class communication skillset; bring the team to the next level; deliver on Lilly’s marketed products strategic goals; help us win as Team Lilly
Industry & Context.
Expert judgment in critical decision-making on issues impacting reputation
Local travel will be required time to time, including 2-3 day work from the office, International Travel might happen once a year.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field., 10+ years of communications experience (journalism, public relations, other communications roles, etc.) with a understanding of both traditional and social media and a vision for new innovative ways of communicating., Experience supporting a business unit – demonstrated ability to develop deep understanding of brand, medical and business objectives and develop communications solutions that deliver on Lilly’s marketed products strategic goals., Experience leading and developing a team of direct reports., Japanese Native (preferred) or very fluent and English Fluent
Nice to Have
Proven experience in the development and execution of strategic and creative communications plans, including digital and social media., Knowledge of diabetes, obesity and related metabolic diseases, as well as Lilly’s products and pipeline is a plus., Successful experience working with cross-functional teams, including collaboration and consensus building., Demonstrated influence with business partners including Senior Leaders and Executives., Experience dealing with national and local media, trade, and social media, and/or professional/trade and third-party organizations required, including interacting with A-list media and serving as a spokesperson., Experience in collaborating with and effectively guiding third-party vendors, including PR agencies., Exceptional writing and communication skills required both in English and Japanese, including executive communications and speechwriting., Experience in global communications programming and coordination., Experience in crisis communications., Expert judgment in critical decision-making on issues impacting reputation and is sought after as a trusted advisor., Must be agile and innovative: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to adapt to change and drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement, and proactive learning through new technology, processes, and people.
What You'll Do.
Guide and direct all products and environmental shaping communications efforts for the entire products that Lilly Japan holds.
Develop and lead disease state and consumer communications for patients
and health care teams that ladder back to business strategic objectives.
Provide support of data and regulatory milestones for Lilly’s work in the area that Lilly Japan offers products.
Coordinate effectively with global BU Comm teams to ensure consistent
global implementation of Lilly’s communications.
Maintain working relationships with cross-functional internal and external partners
including Senior and Executive Leaders.
Role model effective counsel to business leaders by listening
and providing credible expertise
and transparent feedback.
Assignments could include oversight and/or hands-on support of message and materials development (i. e.
website/microsite copy
backgrounders) and issues preparedness
deploying innovative ways to drive support of Lilly’s work within the Lilly Japan’s marketed products communities.
coach and develop a team of communicators including managing performance
leveraging the unique strengths of employees
and supporting the career development of team members to help us win as Team Lilly.
communications counsel and coaching internal business partners.
Oversight of associate directors and senior counsel in ongoing work with PR agencies.
and prepare to manage possible negative issues in the media.
Develop and edit communications for media such as press releases
videos and fact sheets.
Develop and edit communications for internal use (newsletters
Conduct and/or facilitate interviews with local
and international media outlets.
Partner with communications contacts in our global affiliates.
Assist with other communications projects as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
manage synergies between each product marketing teams; lead BU Comm teams; work closely with Japan, U. S. and global business colleagues within Lilly; work closely with cross-functional colleagues within the Lilly Japan, such as those supporting Executive Communications, Corporate Digital and Social Media, Employee Communications, and Government Affairs.; Coordinate effectively with global BU Comm teams; Maintain working relationships with cross-functional internal and external partners, including Senior and Executive Leaders.; Role model effective counsel to business leaders; Lead, coach and develop a team of communicators; Oversight of associate directors and senior counsel in ongoing work with PR agencies.; Partner with communications contacts in our global affiliates.
Communication Scope
Exceptional writing and communication skills required both in English and Japanese, including executive communications and speechwriting.
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