Senior Manager, Corporate Communications (Digital Focus)

About the role

Eli Lilly Japan's Communications department leads internal and external communications, advocacy and environment-shaping work with cross-functional partners. This Senior Manager (P3) role leads digital-focused corporate communications and supports internal and external programs under limited supervision, using the corporate website and social media to communicate the company's values, purpose and identity and to build trust with media, the public, patients, job seekers and employees.

Key responsibilities

• Own the strategic management and continuous improvement of the corporate website, ensuring accuracy, relevance, timeliness, regulatory compliance and brand alignment
• Plan, create and optimise digital content across the website and social media for key audiences
• Manage corporate social media channels, including content, editorial planning, community management and performance optimisation
• Oversee social media advertising, including campaign planning, budget management, execution and performance analysis
• Establish digital governance frameworks, including content guidelines, approval processes and cross-functional coordination with global, regional and local stakeholders
• Drive integrated digital communications aligned with business strategy and priorities, and ensure brand consistency across digital touchpoints

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, digital media, journalism or a related field preferred; equivalent knowledge and experience considered
• At least 5 years of experience in corporate or digital communications, preferably in the pharmaceutical or regulated healthcare industry
• Strong experience in digital content strategy, website management and social media communications
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and guide decisions with data-driven digital insights
• Excellent written and spoken English and Japanese, including executive-level and digital-first communications
• Crisis communications experience and experience working with cross-functional teams

What we offer

• Salary according to company rules, with housing allowance and commuting expenses
• Performance-based bonus paid in March (sales staff also in September)
• Working hours 8:45 to 17:30, with flexible schedule and occasional remote work
• Full-time two-day weekend off, 125 days of annual leave, and insurance and welfare benefits