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.
As the Corporate Affairs & Innovative Partnerships Lead you will act as a key connector between Lilly and Türkiye’s healthcare ecosystem, championing sustainable, patient-centric access solutions. The role will be pivotal in shaping healthcare policy, driving advocacy, and building innovative partnerships that expand access to medical innovation and deliver long-term impact on public health.
Key Responsibilities:
Shape Policy and Drive Advocacy:
Lead advocacy initiatives by developing relationships with policymakers, public and private payers, HCP associations, trade organizations, and patient organizations.
Collaborate with internal and global teams (including PRA, communications, and global advocacy) to align policy efforts with Lilly’s strategic access priorities.
Prepare stakeholder maps and maintain a robust network of external relationships to ensure timely, informed engagement across the healthcare landscape.
Continuously monitor healthcare trends and market dynamics to anticipate system shifts and identify opportunities for impactful policy engagement.
Design and execute advocacy strategies in partnership with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with therapeutic area goals and access needs.
Advance Innovative Access Solutions:
Explore and implement innovative access pathways in partnership with public, private, and alternative payer organizations.
Evaluate and prioritize opportunities based on strategic fit, scalability, and potential to enhance patient outcomes.
Lead the development of new healthcare delivery models, alternative payment structures, and digital health solutions that address barriers to access in targeted disease areas.
Build and Lead Strategic Partnerships:
Identify and develop high-impact, multi-stakeholder collaborations that support Lilly’s business priorities and advance access goals.
Create and manage large-scale projects in partnership with cross-functional teams, ensuring clarity of vision, defined deliverables, clear timelines, and aligned ownership.
Ensure continuous stakeholder alignment through transparent communication and strong project governance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, public relations, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 5 years in a similar role within the healthcare industry with a proven track record of innovative access models.
Deep understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and stakeholder dynamics in Türkiye.
Ability to generate innovative ideas, influence policy and lead cross-functional initiatives with external and internal stakeholders in a complex environment.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and project management skills.
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