Associate Director - Global Marketing Preclinical Diagnostics Strategy

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The Global Marketing Preclinical Diagnostics Strategy Associate Director will lead important commercial initiatives to shape the external diagnostic landscape for preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). This involves ensuring accurate diagnosis and supporting the launch of Lilly’s assets in key markets. The position reports to Neuroscience Diagnostics Strategy & Operations/Global Marketing/Preclinical AD.

• Lead governance for diagnostics roadmaps focused on preclinical AD
• Develop an integrated, market-specific go-to-market commercial strategy supporting the AD platform
• Collaborate across Medical Development, New Product Planning, Forecasting, Finance, and Business Development to align diagnostics and future therapeutics with Lilly’s platform strategy
• Contribute to internal strategic governance (Strategic Plan, Business Plan, Launch Readiness, Innovation Readiness, Brand Plan, and senior leadership reviews)

• Assess and shape market readiness for diagnostics and therapeutics—focusing on access, reimbursement, and advocacy engagement
• Guide prioritized geographies in building preclinical Alzheimer Diagnostic strategies
• Collaborate with PRA, Corporate Affairs, and Medical Development to address environmental barriers, particularly around access to blood-based diagnostics
• Monitor diagnostic environment evolution and deliver insights/recommendations to senior leadership and external collaborators
• Provide guidance and materials for affiliates supporting Diagnostics strategy focusing on availability, access, and adoption.

• Support Diagnostics manufacturer partnerships and contracts to expand availability of blood-based biomarkers and companion diagnostics
• Lead global diagnostics commercialization strategy and support affiliate execution
• Drive commercialization strategies and partnerships in priority geographies (US & Outside US) to accelerate diagnostic adoption

• Bachelor’s degree
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

• Minimum of 5 years of marketing experience
• Cross-functional leadership, new product launches, strategic development
• OUS and/or IBU experience
• Launch experience in AD and/or diagnostics
• Background in Pharmaceutical or Diagnostics
• Strong critical thinking, teamwork across teams with varied strengths, and leadership in ambiguity
• Fast learner with curiosity, agility, and an innovative demeanour
• Excellent communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize and drive decision-making in dynamic environments

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

Full-time equivalent employees also will 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 company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); 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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