Associate Director - External Affairs & Corporate Communications Lead, Gulf

Eli Lilly

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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12-15 years corporate communications experience
8+ years healthcare pharmaceutical communications
Oncology and neuroscience therapeutic area expertise
** Eli Lilly is seeking an Associate Director - External Affairs & Corporate Communications Lead for its Gulf operations, based in Dubai. The role involves overseeing a comprehensive communications strategy across multiple markets, focusing on corporate reputation, media relations, and therapeutic area communications, particularly in Oncology and Neuroscience. **

Job Summary

  • This senior individual contributor role holds end-to-end accountability for the design and delivery of an integrated communications function across the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar.
  • The position serves as the primary communications advisor to the General Manager and leads communications strategies specifically for Lilly's Oncology and Neuroscience therapeutic areas.
  • Candidates must possess deep familiarity with the regulatory environment governing pharmaceutical communications and demonstrate the ability to manage reputational risks independently.

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** Eli Lilly is seeking an Associate Director - External Affairs & Corporate Communications Lead for its Gulf operations, based in Dubai. The role involves overseeing a comprehensive communications strategy across multiple markets, focusing on corporate reputation, media relations, and therapeutic area communications, particularly in Oncology and Neuroscience. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12-15 years corporate communications experience
  • 8+ years healthcare pharmaceutical communications
  • Oncology and Neuroscience therapeutic area expertise
  • Arabic language proficiency required
  • Gulf region media landscape knowledge
  • Crisis management and issues response leadership
  • Executive positioning and thought leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Established relationships with Gulf journalists
  • Digital and social media strategy experience
  • Agency and vendor management skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration in medical affairs
  • Change management communication expertise

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 12-15 years progressive experience in corporate communications
  • At least 8 years focused on healthcare or life sciences
  • Required Arabic language proficiency
  • Proven track record in crisis communications
  • Experience managing multi-market Gulf region operations

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