Assoc. Director-Content Operations (R-85202)

Dear Hiring Team,

I’m excited to submit my application for the Associate Director, Content Operations position at Eli Lilly and Company. As someone who has collaborated directly with Lilly brand teams through my work at Avant Healthcare, and who has deep personal ties to the organization, I bring not only relevant experience, but also a profound respect for Lilly’s mission and culture.

During my time at Avant, I was honored to support several Lilly initiatives, including pilot programs for the Cyramza and Trulicity teams, acting as a strategic liaison between Lilly Marketing, Lilly IT, and internal agency teams. I’ve worked in the trenches of campaign planning, content development, and stakeholder management, always keeping brand integrity, regulatory compliance, and efficiency at the forefront. I’ve helped streamline project workflows, optimize content development cycles, and elevate the clarity and cohesion of cross-functional collaboration, efforts that speak directly to the goals of this role.

Beyond my professional background, my connection to Lilly is personal. My wife spent nearly 11 years with Lilly, and several friends have enjoyed decade-long careers there. Even my mother was a Lilly sales rep decades ago. Through them, and my own work, I’ve seen what makes Lilly exceptional: a commitment to doing work that truly matters, and doing it with heart. That’s the kind of organization I want to be part of.

I may not bring experience with every single platform mentioned in the job description, but what I do bring is a deep understanding of how to manage content at scale, guide high-stakes decisions, and keep complex operations running smoothly. I have a knack for identifying operational bottlenecks before they become problems and helping teams align their actions with broader brand strategies. I’m confident navigating regulated environments, building strong partnerships with agencies and internal teams, and managing the many moving parts of a content supply chain.

I’m particularly drawn to the balance this role strikes between strategic planning and hands-on execution. I thrive in fast-paced, highly collaborative settings where I can help connect brand objectives with scalable, efficient content operations, and where thoughtful planning leads to faster delivery, better reuse, and stronger impact.

Thank you for considering my application. I’d welcome the chance to further discuss how I can contribute to the content excellence Lilly is known for, and help support the innovative, patient-centered work you’re doing every day.

Best regards,

Jeff Ringgenberg