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// POSTED: Apr 17, 2026

Associate Director – Global Regulatory Policy & Strategy

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Job Description: • Support Multiple Regulatory Policy Campaigns • Lead the development of Lilly policy positions in coordination with internal subject matter experts (i.e., problem statements and desired future state) • Collect data and/or conduct research to support company policy positions • Perform stakeholder analyses to understand external perspectives on key Lilly policy priorities • Track, monitor, and provide analysis of relevant regulatory policies, as advised by management • Monitor the external environment for new regulatory and policy developments and possible implications for Lilly’s positions and connect with internal stakeholders • Develop and Execute Policy Strategy and Plans • Support the development and implementation of tactical policy plans, including a description of both short- and long-term project deliverables • Contribute to the development and execution of global regulatory policy strategies that align with Lilly’s long-term business objectives and external policy landscape • Exert External Influence • Develop relationships with key external stakeholders to understand their perspectives and advise them regarding Lilly’s positions • Represent Lilly in external forums, including regulatory agency meetings, trade associations, and policy roundtables. • Impact patient outcomes through collaboration across partner groups • Effectively Lead, Engage, and Partner • Exemplify Team Lilly behaviors in internal and external interactions • Model innovation and leadership behaviors and regulatory excellence attributes as described in Global Regulatory Affairs white papers • Engage in forums that share regulatory information across GRA components and other Lilly teams and business partners Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree in policy, public health, regulatory, clinical, legal, business, research, science or related field • 2+ years prior regulatory/policy experience • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis • Masters, doctorate or advanced degree is preferred • 3+ years of regulatory/policy experience is preferred • Travel up to 25% • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage external and internal relationships with key stakeholders • Ability to research and write briefings, positions, and high-level communication • Independence, resourcefulness, influence without authority • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Benefits: • 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 • well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
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