Senior Director, Counsel – Litigation, Legal Policy & Strategy

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 Senior Director, Counsel – Litigation, Legal Policy & Strategy role is for a creative, curious, and strategic litigation attorney with impeccable judgment. The role will have a strong focus on affirmative litigation and other advocacy. This role will foster a legal and administrative environment that supports innovation and patient access to the medicines they need. This individual will be energized by a complex and evolving legal and regulatory environment that impacts the legal, compliance, and business challenges facing biopharmaceutical manufacturers. We’re seeking a collaborative professional who can effectively partner across legal and business functions, engaging with external collaborators as needed. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Litigation, Government Investigations, Legal Policy & Strategy, this role plays a critical part in our legal team.

Are you highly motivated and collaborative with strong interpersonal skills ? We need a hardworking legal professional with the ability to work effectively with team members, other lawyers, and members of management across all levels of the company. Bring your exceptional skills to Lilly and make an impact today!

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategy, manage, and provide advice to senior leadership and the business on litigation and other legal strategies related to emerging laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• Provide legal counsel to Government Affairs, Communications, Regulatory Affairs and other functions related to legal policy and strategy priorities and litigation, including assistance drafting and reviewing communications, comment letters, and related materials.
• Lead outside counsel, including the development and management of reasonable budgets; coordinate internal efforts to meet litigation requirements and deliver results within the established budgets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key Lilly constituencies.
• Engage with key external collaborators, including counterparts at other companies in the industry, key government agencies, trade associations, and outside policy and counsel network to ensure Lilly’s legal policy interests are aligned and advanced.
• Review, analyze, and keep current on …