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Eli Lilly and Company

Manager/Sr. Manager Public Relations & Communications

Toronto, ON, Canada
CA: Toronto ON, Canada

Pay: $91,500 - $163,900
Job type: Full-time

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated communications strategies to enhance Lilly Canada's corporate profile and protect its reputation. Manage media relations, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality messaging across therapeutic areas.

Requirements

Requires strong experience within the Canadian pharmaceutical or healthcare sector with expertise in writing and media relations. Candidates must be able to manage complex projects and ensure compliance with regulatory standards like PAAB and Health Canada.

Experience

5 to 10 years

Working hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Days in the office

Skills

Public Relations
Corporate Communications
Media Relations
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Management
Crisis Communications
Strategic Planning
Content Development
Issues Management
Regulatory Compliance
Cross-functional Collaboration
Writing
Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge
Healthcare Communications
Executive Communications
Media Engagement

Benefits

Lilly Bonus Program
Pension Plan
Vacation Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Flexible Benefits
Life Insurance
Death Benefits
Time Off
Leave Of Absence Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Benefits
Employee Clubs And Activities

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Keywords

Public Relations
Communications Strategy
Media Relations
Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare
PAAB
Health Canada
Stakeholder Mapping
Issues Management
Crisis Communications
Corporate Profile
Brand Initiatives
Patient Organizations
Healthcare Professionals
Policymakers
Press Releases
Executive Speaking Materials
Integrated Campaigns
Regulatory Compliance
Medical Affairs
Market Access

Original job description

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 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 people around the world.

The Public Relations & Communications Specialist plays a critical role in shaping and protecting Lilly Canada’s reputation across a complex and highly regulated healthcare environment. This role supports the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that enhance Lilly’s corporate profile, support brand initiatives, and advance innovation readiness across therapeutic areas. Working within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, the Specialist will deliver high-quality communications and media engagement while collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including media, patient organizations, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. The ideal candidate brings strong experience within the Canadian pharmaceutical or healthcare sector, combined with excellent writing, project management, and media relations expertise, and a proven ability to execute with precision under pressure.

This is a hybrid role – onsite presence at our Toronto office will be 10 days or more per month (or at least 50% of the time), determined in collaboration with your manager and based on business needs.

At Lilly Canada, we have two levels for this position based on the candidate’s experience, background, and qualifications. The expected compensation is:

Manager: $91,500 - $132,200

Sr Manager: $111,750 - $163,900

This role is eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as participation in the Lilly Bonus Program.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key responsibilities:

Communications Strategy & Execution

Support the development and execution of comprehensive communications plans aligned with corporate, brand, and therapeutic area priorities.

Contribute to integrated campaigns that engage key audiences and strengthen Lilly’s reputation and brand presence.

Adapt global communications strategies for the Canadian market and ensure local relevance and compliance.

Ensure all communications activities align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards.

2. Media Relations & External Communications

Act as a key contact for media relations, supporting proactive and reactive engagement with journalists and media outlets.

Draft and manage a full range of communications materials, including:

Press releases

Media statements and Q&A

Backgrounders and fact sheets

Executive speaking materials

Identify and secure earned media opportunities tied to data, regulatory milestones, and corporate initiatives.

Support issues management and media preparedness, ensuring timely and consistent messaging.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

Support engagement strategies with external stakeholders, including:

Patient organizations and advocacy groups

Healthcare professionals and professional associations

Government and policy stakeholders

Community partners

Build and maintain strong working relationships with key external audiences to support strategic objectives.

Contribute to stakeholder mapping and engagement planning to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with internal functions including:

Marketing and Brand Teams

Medical Affairs

Regulatory and Legal

Market Access and Patient Access

Provide communications counsel and executional support to cross-functional project teams.

Ensure alignment and consistency across all communications initiatives and stakeholder interactions.

5. Project Management & Execution Excellence

Manage multiple communications initiatives concurrently, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and compliance requirements are met.

Develop detailed project plans and timelines, proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies.

Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accountability in execution across all deliverables.

Support tracking, reporting, and measurement of communications activities and outcomes.

6. Content Development & Writing

Produce high-quality, compelling written materials tailored to diverse audiences and channels.

Translate complex scientific and clinical information into clear, accessible messaging.

Ensure consistency of voice, tone, and messaging across all external and internal communications.

Apply a variety of writing styles depending on context (media, stakeholder, digital, executive).

7. Issues Management & Compliance

Support issues preparedness and crisis communications planning.

Ensure all materials comply with internal approval processes and external regulatory requirements (e.g., PAAB, Health Canada).

Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, and Medical teams to ensure accuracy and compliance of communications materials.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and 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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$91,500 - $163,900

Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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