The primary responsibility of this role is to establish, integrate, and implement a comprehensive Union Engagement Strategy across Lilly. Central to the role is the development of meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships with Unions and other employers, relevant community organizations, in line with business objectives to address the needs of patients. Additionally, this role will serve as the lead for policy and programmatic priorities, ensuring that external stakeholder strategies (union engagement, third-party advocacy, federal/state access efforts, and support for manufacturing) are fully aligned to Lilly’s priorities. The Senior Director will ensure alignment and collaboration with Lilly cross-functional colleagues in Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Manufacturing, Value & Access (Employer), Innovation Readiness, and Consumer areas. Prioritize, build, and maintain trust-based relationships with Unions and related stakeholders. Develop and expand the bridge between Lilly and external stakeholders. Represent Union/patient voice with Lilly colleagues and represent the Lilly position with partner groups. Maintain understanding of federal, manufacturing, employer, and CMH objectives, as well as the external environment. Lead stakeholder mapping and insights generation of the Union environment to identify key relationship and project opportunities. Develop specific strategies and engagement plans. Be a Lilly ambassador with Union/external stakeholders. Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree 15 years of experience in construction project management or procurement, labor relations, advocacy, or related fields. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1 B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1 B 1, or L-1. Additional Skills/ Preferences:Ability to make complex business decisions and manage issues/crises with ease. Proven ability to influence senior management and guide key business decisions. Anticipates and identifies business problems, trends, and opportunities across functions and environments. Demonstrated success leading large-scale programs with significant risk and complexity to achieve business objectives. Innovative thinker with strong business acumen. Proven ability to understand and anticipate business needs and use communication to drive the business forward. Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations with senior-most leadership, including CEO/ Executive Committee level. A strong track record of integrating Union/stakeholder voices into strategic planning. Proven ability to understand and anticipate business need and use communication to drive the business forward. Proven ability to manage issues/crises. High emotional intelligence (EQ)Demonstrated ability to handle high pressure situations with senior leadership. At ease and effective in working with diverse senior external and internal leadership. Additional Information:Domestic travel required (~20%)Occasional weekend travel. Remote work is possible as customers are in disbursed locations. 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 ( 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 is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.