Associate - Search Engine Optimization

Indianapolis, IN (On-site)

$59K/yr – $138K/yrIntern/New Grad1+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive the enterprise SEO program across multiple therapeutic areas, shaping GenAI and organic search growth while translating data into executive-ready strategic guidance.

  • Lead strategy across therapeutic areas with a focus on GenAI visibility
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align brand, product, analytics, and regulatory teams
  • Translate complex search data into actionable, high-level recommendations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise SEO strategy across multiple therapeutic areas, driving scalable growth in Generative AI visibility (LLMs) and organic visibility within Search Engines.
  • Develop and optimize comprehensive keyword and content strategies aligned to user intent, therapeutic demand, and evolving GenAI search behaviors.
  • Monitor and interpret search industry trends, algorithm updates, and emerging GenAI ranking factors; proactively adjust strategy to maintain and grow competitive share of voice.
  • Identify, prioritize, and implement content, technical, and on-site optimization opportunities to improve crawlability, indexation, engagement, and conversion performance.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Brand, Product Managers, EWI, Paid Search, IHA, Analytics, and Medical/Legal/Regulatory teams to ensure cohesive search strategy and improve total GenAI/Search presence.
  • Implement structured data, content architecture enhancements, and high-intent page strategies to improve discoverability and GenAI citation potential.
  • Manage external agency and platform partnerships to drive innovation, testing roadmaps, and performance accountability.
  • Translate complex search data into clear insights and executive-ready recommendations that inform broader digital and business strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 1+ years media agency or consumer and/or Pharma/Healthcare industry experience – can be general digital marketing experience or specific to Organic Search
  • 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-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Preferred

  • Digital Channel/tactic understanding, including measurement and optimization
  • Working knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Search Console and Technical Tools such as SEM Rush, Lumar, Conductor and Screaming Frog.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to any level of the organization
  • Ability to multi-task projects and calls within different business units all while being able to change directions and prioritize essential work.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and apply creative solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to network and influence at multiple levels, across functions and within a matrixed organization
  • Ability to influence without authority
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerBI.
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Founded in 1968
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
53K employees (3,172 in marketing)
80% recommend to a friend
92% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$2.1M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.5%
Direct
37.7%
Referral
7.7%
Social
3.1%
Paid
2.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~53.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2,777 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
12.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
8

Funding

Total Funding
$6.5B
Last Raise
$6.5B
Post IPO Debt, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $6.5B

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