Associate Director - Corporate Communications, LCCI Bangalore

Job Title:  LCCI-Bangalore Communications Leader

Reports to:  Managing Director, LCCI  

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 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing 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. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for patients around the world. 
 
Lilly Capability Centre India, is made up of a talented diverse team of over 3,000 employees across who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Commercial, Drug development and more. 

Lilly offers a premium workspace across our campus in Bangalore, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking.  Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues. 
 
Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself! 

Position Description: 

This individual is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the LCCI communications team, while driving comprehensive internal and external communications plans for LCCI’s key initiatives. The individual with partner with the Executive Team, HR organization, Employee Resource groups, LCCI functions as well as the broader India Corporate Affairs and Communications teams to establish and evangelize an integrated communication strategy and framework for LCCI. This entails overseeing the planning and execution of all communication initiatives spanning executive communications, employee communication and engagement, employer branding and social, brand awareness and building and thought leadership activities in partnership with stakeholders and agency partners to ensure Lilly/LCCI’s narrative is communicated effectively and accurately.  

Position attributes: 

• Be a visible model of leadership, managerial excellence, integrity and champion the Team Lilly approach to lead and build effective communications strategies in support of the LCCI site, focusing both internally and externally 

• Work with local, National and Global leadership to achieve our combined business objectives and ensure the communications strategies are aligned to optimize effectiveness and efficiencies. 

• Demonstrate a strong, personal commitment and model behaviours towards an inclusive culture that engenders excellence, accountability and execution, while retaining a safe, open, honest and an enjoyable workplace 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and develop a communications team focused on upholding the Lilly brand, keeping our employees updated and engaged, fostering a sense of belonging, and establishing LCCI/Lilly as a thought leader and employer of choice, helping drive the culture of Lilly and meaningful connection to our purpose.  

• Develop a communication strategy and communication channels and content that is inspiring, motivating, and engaging for employees leveraging proven and innovative communications tactics with a multi-channel approach.  

• Identify speaking engagements, events, and employer of choice certifications and award opportunities, while ensuring content is delivered within a cohesive “brand story” and corporate narrative. 

• Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership to develop communications plans with supporting storylines to support the LCCI site and broader One India strategies. 

• Influence LCCI external brand thought multi-dimensional campaigns activating external social media and offline channels that successfully create a brand preference and builds and maintains positive brand sentiment to help create a draw for the best talent. 

• In partnership with HR and functions, determine and resource our communication opportunities to grow employee advocacy, build our employer brand and equip our people with the communications resources they need to be at their best every day. 

• Coach the members of the communication team through strategic communication initiatives and integrated plans for each member’s focus area. 

• Swiftly and effectively manage any emerging issues that pose a risk to our reputation. 

• Proactively manage and lead communications for significant incidents (pandemics/ natural disasters) to ensure timely and relevant delivery of information to all employees. 

• Develop and maintain processes and governance mechanisms to be compliant while improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our communications efforts, externally and internally. 

• Balance long term strategy and short term delivery, to ensure we are investing in the most strategically relevant opportunities. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related discipline.  

• 10+ years of professional experience in high profile corporate communications, employee communications and / or public relations roles supporting organizations with a global presence. 

• Experience building and implementing communication strategies from the ground up. 

• Proven track record of working with senior executives and creating and implementing successful corporate Communication strategies and programs. 

• Strong writer and brand storyteller - Creative, persuasive, optimistic, and forward-looking. 

Additional Skills/Competencies: 

• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence and collaborate across various stakeholders. 

• Proven management skills including, strategy planning, budgeting, and first level management experience. 

• Crisis communication experience, planning and organization skills and the ability to meet deadlines and execute multiple projects. 

• Operator’s mindset, excited about the efficient execution of highly detailed workflows, capable of owning all aspects of project and people management. 

• Experience leading within an organization where regulation and compliance are key considerations in all aspects of work. 

• A leader with credibility and gravitas, who quickly builds trust with peers, team members and leadership.