Lilly Posted October 6, 2026

<コミュニケーション本部/Communications> Corporate Communications, Sr. Manager/課長(P3)/神戸本社/東京支社

Hyogo, Japan FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work, but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Company Overview

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 47,000 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 people around the world. #WeAreLilly

Organization Overview

Communications in Japan is embedded within the Lilly Japan to lead its internal and external communications, advocacy and environment shaping efforts working with cross functional partners.

Responsibilities

Corporate Communications (Digital Focus):

As a core member of the Corporate Communications Team, this role leads digital-focused corporate communications and supports both internal and external corporate communications programs under limited supervision by leadership. By strategically leveraging digital channels, including the corporate website and social media, the role enables the clear and effective communication of Eli Lilly’s values, purpose, strengths, and distinctive identity, strengthening the company’s corporate reputation both internally and externally.

From a digital communications perspective, this position leads the development and execution of consistent corporate messaging and brand expression. The role supports the building of trust and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including media, the general public, patients, job seekers, and employees, while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and brand standards.

Key Job Accountabilities:

Own the strategic management and continuous improvement of the corporate website as a core owned media platform, ensuring content accuracy, relevance, timeliness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with corporate strategy and brand standards.

Lead the planning, creation, and optimization of digital content across corporate digital channels, including website and social media, to effectively engage key target audiences such as media, the general public, patients, job seekers, and employees.

Manage corporate social media channels, including content development, editorial planning, community management, and performance optimization, to support corporate reputation, brand positioning, and employer branding objectives.

Oversee social media advertising initiatives, including campaign planning, budget management, execution, and performance analysis, in collaboration with internal and external partners.

Establish and enforce digital governance frameworks, including content guidelines, approval processes, and cross-functional coordination with global, regional, and local stakeholders.

Drive integrated digital communications aligned with Eli Lilly’s business strategy, corporate priorities, key messages, and strategic initiatives.

Ensure brand consistency and integrity across all digital touchpoints through effective management of corporate brand assets and adherence to brand governance standards.

Basic Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field is preferred; equivalent knowledge and experience will also be considered. At least 5 years of experience in corporate or digital communications, preferably within the pharmaceutical or regulated healthcare industry

Strong experience in digital content strategy, website management, and social media communications to support corporate reputation and internal engagement

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and guide decision‑making through data‑driven digital communication insights

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese, including experience developing executive‑level and digital‑first communications

Additional Skills/Preferences

Successful experience working with cross-functional teams, including collaboration and consensus building

Experience in crisis communications

Must be agile and innovative: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to adapt to change and drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement, and proactive learning through new technology, processes, and people

Additional Information  

Travel : Local travel will be required time to time including 2 days working from the office (either in Tokyo or Kobe)

International Travel might happen once a year.

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【給与】 当社規定により優遇します。

【諸手当】住宅手当、通勤交通費など

【昇給】有り

【賞与】個人業績結果及び会社業績結果に基づく業績変動賞与を支給する。

支給時期は、営業職は9月および翌年3月に支給、非営業職は翌年3月に支給。

【勤務時間】8:45~17:30

【時間外手当】”担当職”のみ支給

【清算制フレックス勤務】適応あり。フレキシブルタイム:5時~22時内で勤務。

(ただし、一斉休憩を除く)1日の必要最低労働時間:4時間(半日休暇時は2時間)

一斉休憩:12時~13時

【在宅勤務制度】有

【受動喫煙対策】あり 就業場所 全面禁煙

【休日休暇】完全週休2日制(土・日曜日)、祝日、クリスマス、年末年始・夏期

*年間休日125日、年次有給休暇、慶弔等

【保険】雇用・労災・健康・厚生年金保険

【福利厚生】住宅援助制度、借上社宅制度、リリーグループ補償制度(医療費・歯科医療費補助

制度等)

【定年制】有(60歳)

【継続雇用制度】:有(65歳ま)

【有給休暇】

年途中で入社した社員に対する年次有給休暇は、次の入社月の区分に従い入社翌月1日に付与される。入社日にかかわらず、その年の12月31日をもって、勤続年数が1年経過したものとみなし、翌年1月1日に翌年度の年次有給休暇が付与される。

入社月              1-6月  7月   8月    9月    10月   11月  12月

付与日数             10          5             4    3              2             1             0

【試用期間】  6か月間  試用期間中での賃金の違いはありません。

Eli Lilly Japan 社員の方へ、

社内公募へ自ら応募して異動 / 転勤する場合のサポート内容はビジネスニーズに基づき異動 / 転勤する場合と異なりますので、あらかじめ応募にあたっては、詳細は以下リンク先にある情報をご確認とご理解を頂くようお願いいたします。

https://now.lilly.com/landingoverview/JP-change-in-career-system/JP-changes-in-my-career-faqs

営業職社員が本社で期間限定の業務につく場合の取り扱いガイド

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.

#WeAreLilly

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Communications & Public Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Hyogo, Japan
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 101 comparable Manager Communications & Public Affairs roles across 47 biopharma companies.

101Comparable roles tracked
90Currently active
47Companies hiring similar roles
29Countries represented

Salary context

19 of 101 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

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Highest disclosed · Associate Director, R&D Integrated Communications · AbbVie $141,500/yr – $268,500/yr
Peer group range $129,100 – $205,000 (median $167,375)

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Therapeutic area mix

7 of 101 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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Cardiovascular / CVRM1
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