Senior Director Of Brand Activations & Partnerships

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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
$154,500 - $226,600; bonus: compyny bonus; benefit...
Sports and entertainment marketing strategy
Partnership development and management
Talent engagement strategy
Lilly is seeking a Senior Director of Sports & Entertainment Marketing to lead the strategy, partnerships, and activation of Lilly’s global presence across sports, entertainment, and culture

Job Summary

  • Lilly is seeking a Senior Director of Sports & Entertainment Marketing to lead the strategy, partnerships, and activation of Lilly’s global presence across sports, entertainment, and culture.
  • This role will oversee a portfolio spanning athletes, teams, leagues, celebrity talent, entertainment content, and cultural partnerships, defining how Lilly authentically shows up in culture.
  • The Senior Director will ensure all partnerships deliver strategic value while maintaining a balance between Lilly’s brand intent and the authentic voice of athletes, talent, and creators.

Matching Summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior Director of Sports & Entertainment Marketing to lead the strategy, partnerships, and activation of Lilly’s global presence across sports, entertainment, and culture.

Salary

$154,500 - $226,600; Bonus: company bonus; Benefits: comprehensive benefit program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • sports and entertainment marketing strategy
  • partnership development and management
  • talent engagement strategy
  • integrated brand storytelling
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • regulated industry navigation

Nice-to-have

  • bold thinking and collaboration
  • putting health above all
  • authentic voice and lived experience
  • strategic and collaborative leader
  • high-impact partnerships track record

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in sports marketing, entertainment marketing, partnership development, or talent management
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams
  • Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US

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