Communication Strategy amp Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Precision Hire Solution Full time

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 lifechanging 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.

Job Summary:

Saudi Communications Manager is the affiliate point of contact accountable for strategic internal and external communications for the Saudi Affiliate

Path/Level:

Note: Employees hired on banded positions (ex: P1P3 R1R2 B1B3 etc.) transfer at their current level despite the level indicated on the job posting. For example if a P2 candidate is selected for a P1P3 banded position the candidate will remain a P2 in the new role.


Key Objectives/Deliverables:

  • Serve as strategic single pointofcontact in Saudi Arabia for strategic internal and external communications plans to achieve business objectives.
  • Lead Corporate external communications and PR strategy to drive awareness and reputation in line with corporate and affiliate objectives
  • Lead Environment Shaping and disease awareness communications in support of future launches partnering with the broader PRA Corporate Affairs Marketing and Medical teams
  • Leverage partnerships with Patient Advocacy Groups Professional Relations groups external Disease PR / External Disease Digital Campaigns and PublicPrivate Partnerships.
  • Support affiliate on product launch readiness/ product branded PR and integrate into business planning exercise and Launch Readiness reviews.
  • Manage key stakeholder engagements with media government and industry bodies
  • Build affiliate capabilities for corporate communications and guide leadership public speaking and media engagement
  • Consult on META affiliates social media strategy and content development while managing Saudi social media presence
  • Manage agencies to achieve set external communications objectives
  • Implement established media and compliance guidelines for all PR activities as well as identify new risk areas and potential solutions.
  • Support the Saudi GM and Saudi lead Team in evolving leadership communications through managing planning and delivering key tactics
  • Develop and implement an internal communications strategy that highlights Lillys culture DEI efforts and organizational priorities
  • Partner with HR and relevant functions to build and implement internal communications strategies and initiatives to build employee engagement
  • Build network and collaboration with affiliate communicators and share best practices and lessons learned
  • Act as affiliate coordinator for social impact initiatives to guide affiliate through execution and planning
  • Understand external and internal communications trends to continuously improve communication strategies

Professional Development:

  • Keep up to date on trainings for professional development
  • Ensure myPM objectives are completed in line with company process
  • Understanding and adherence to all company policies and procedures


Basic Requirements:

  • At least 5 years experience of working in the healthcare communications corporate affairs and/or media environment
  • Very good written and verbal English communications skills Arabic is a must
  • Demonstrated experience of leading internal communications to improve engagement
  • Demonstrated experience in developing integrated external communication campaigns
  • Experience working in a global organization or within a matrixed structure
  • A real team player with the ability to interact and collaborate well with people from all business teams and oversee projects from start to finish
  • Ability to manage issues and crises and stay calm under pressure
  • Ability to manage motivate and coach a team of professionals without a direct reporting relationship
  • Effective project management skills including the ability to prioritize and make appropriate trade off decisions
  • Good analytical skills
  • Digital communications and social media skills
  • Understanding of the Saudi marketplace and industry

Additional Preferences:

  • Experience working in the pharmaceutical/ healthcare industry
  • Proficiency with IT tools (i.e. MS Word Excel PowerPoint Photoshop)

Other role requirements:

  • Role is based in Riyadh Saudi Arabia
  • Preference to Saudi nationals
  • Must be legally allowed to work in Saudi Arabia

Eli Lilly and Company Lilly USA LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively Lilly) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly please email Lilly Human Resources ( confidential ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. 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.

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