Sr. Director

Join to apply for the Sr. Director - Consumer Marketing – Neuroscience role at Eli Lilly and Company 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. Executive/Senior Director, Consumer Marketing Path/Level: P5 This role is responsible for shaping the US Consumer Brand & Experience Strategy and leading the planning, execution, and performance management of Activation & Engagement efforts. This includes leading Campaign Strategy Brief(s), integrating and orchestrating execution across central capability teams (e.g., Consumer Creative & Advertising, Communications, Media, Digital), and driving flywheel performance across channels (PESO). Also responsible for collaborating with cross-functional colleagues (particularly Global TA, US TA, and GCO teams), coaching and developing top marketing talent, and advancing our consumer marketing capabilities to be fit-for-future. The Consumer Marketing Leader is equal parts consumer-obsessed therapeutic area strategist, creative marketing operator, and practical change maker. This role reports to the AVP, Consumer Brand Strategy & Experience Leader and works closely with US Brand Team. Key Responsibilities Brand Strategy & Planning: Partner with Global and US Marketing Teams on developing deep understanding of consumer insights (attitudes, behaviors, needs) and market insights (environment dynamics, treatment landscape, competitor strategies). Lead the localization of patient flow model and from/to beliefs and behaviors for target consumer segments and sub-segments. Co-shape the US Consumer Strategy (with TA Consumer Leader, Brand Leader(s), and Patient Experience Senior Director) – foundational value proposition and differentiators; headwinds, tailwinds, and strategic choices; overall KPIs and goals; approach to adjacent and interdependent efforts; risks and mitigation. Define Consumer Activation & Engagement Plans – priority campaigns and programs; approach to channels (PESO); personalization priorities across segments; key performance indicators (KPIs). Campaign, Content, And Experience Strategy: Building off Global core claims and core consumer message elements (CCMEs), lead the development of a Therapeutic Area Content Strategy, including specific US Consumer Claims. Develop Campaign Strategy Briefs and drive briefings to central capability teams (e.g., Consumer Creative & Advertising, Communications, Media) and relevant agencies. Lead the development of Experience and Tactic Briefs to drive execution of Activation & Engagement efforts beyond core campaigns. Creative, Content, and Tactic Execution: Own the comprehensive, integrated consumer marketing plan, budget, and goals. Orchestrate across central capability teams to ensure alignment to strategy and priorities, coherence and efficiency, and flywheel performance. Champion consumer insights, feedback, and experience throughout. Partner with Consumer Creative & Advertising; drive approvals within US TA; ensure partners pull through the approach to consumer segments, channels (PESO), and content strategy. Lead execution of Activation & Engagement efforts beyond core campaigns as well as derivations of core campaign tactics. Lead related MLRO approvals, Veeva, and lifecycle management. Performance Accountability: Accountable for performance of activation and consumer-driven leakage at treatment decision. Responsible for partnering with BI&A to ladder up campaign, program, and tactic level metrics into overall US Consumer KPI Framework. Leadership and Team Building: Build a high-performing team of expert consumer strategists, creative marketers, and change makers. Cultivate a team culture to enable extraordinary talent to thrive. Foster productive, trust-based relationships across the enterprise, externally, and with partners. Represent our aspiration to be the world’s most people-centered, trusted medicine company as a habit inside and outside Lilly. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree. 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 and/or visas for this role. Preferences: Experience in healthcare or life sciences and direct-to-consumer marketing in regulated industries. Strong track record of leading US consumer marketing strategy and execution, managing matrixed internal and external teams, and serving as bridge and integrator across functions. Expert technical competencies across consumer and market analysis and insights, go-to-market strategy, channel innovation, digital innovation, content strategy, consumer experience design, omnichannel measurement, performance optimization, and programmatic advertising (RTB). Significant experience managing agency / third-party selection for integrated creative and marketing services and driving excellence in integrated agency team (IAT) model. MBA Degree. Additional Information Indianapolis based; remote will be considered. Travel 25-35%. 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 (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. 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. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $154,500 - $226,600. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). #WeAreLilly Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr