Why join Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma?

Our mission is to help improve the health of humankind.

We are a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization with sites in Belgium, United States, Japan, and India providing comprehensive development, cGMP manufacturing, and aseptic fill finish services. We pride ourselves in offering a unique environment in which the work we do every day plays a crucial role in society.

We hope to inspire employees to come to work engaged and ready to give their all. This allows Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma to meet the commitments it makes to partners, patients and employees.

Total Rewards package designed to make your life better:

We offer health benefits, annual performance bonus, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, matching 401k contributions (immediate vesting), tuition reimbursement, employee discount program and much more!

Your next career move:

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager of Marketing. The Senior Manager of Marketing is a strategic managerial role responsible for shaping and executing comprehensive marketing strategies. This position drives brand awareness, demand generation, and market penetration efforts within the pharmaceutical Aseptic Fill-Finish industry. This role will oversee a dynamic marketing team, leading the marketing team in the formulation and execution of global marketing strategies which align business objectives with overall corporate goals and branding.

This position will be remote.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to position the company as a leading pharmaceutical Aseptic Fill-Finish service provider in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Establish and manage the marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to meet strategic goals
• Responsible for the overall development and execution of the Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services Fill-Finish marketing strategy
• Develop and execute the creation of compelling marketing collateral, including brochures, presentations, whitepapers, and website content, to support business development efforts
• Develop and execute digital marketing initiatives, including website optimization, content marketing, SEO, SEM, and social media strategies to drive inbound leads
• Monitor and anticipate industry trends and competitive intelligence, providing insights to adapt marketing strategies and maintain a competitive edge
• Develop and execute social media strategy
• Formulate marketing goals and KPIs to measure campaign and event success
• Oversee the execution of tradeshows and conference events
• Analyze and provide industry insights and competitor marketing feedback to leadership team
• Evaluate and manage external marketing agencies and vendors to support marketing initiatives effectively
• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing marketing team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture; guide the day-to-day activities of the marketing team, including supervising marketing team members
• Provide leadership across the marketing organization and partner effectively with key internal stakeholders
• Liaison with cross-functional teams to enabling them to meet their sales objectives by providing them with appropriate tools, materials and presentations that can be used to educate clients about the brand and vision of the company
• Support of Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma global marketing strategies and initiatives, on an as-required basis
• Travel is expected up to 25% of the time, main travel expected to be to conferences/tradeshows and may occasionally be required to travel overnight.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of Marketing
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent
• Champions Aji Bio-Pharma's culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals
• Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management
• Maintains transparent communication; appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication
• Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with Aji Bio-Pharma's policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, life sciences or equivalent required; Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Marketing. Life science industry experience required, Fill-finish experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership/supervisory experience
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies in the life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical sectors
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and mentor a marketing team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment
• Proficiency in managing marketing budgets, allocating resources for maximum ROI while maintaining financial discipline
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales, business development, and technical teams, to align marketing efforts with broader business objectives
• Expertise with marketing software platforms such as Hubspot marketing, website optimization, content marketing, SEO, SEM, and social media marketing to drive inbound leads and enhance brand visibility
• Analytical skills to monitor and interpret marketing performance metrics, using data to refine campaigns and demonstrate return on investment
• Experience in planning and executing trade shows, conferences, and industry events to enhance brand presence and engage with key stakeholders
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring all marketing efforts comply with legal and ethical requirements in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in California is $118,516.84 - $155,553.35

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

If you meet the requirements above, and would like to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.ajibio-pharma.com and click on the "Careers" section. Please be sure to note where you saw our ad posting.

New hires will be asked to complete a background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

For Los Angeles applicants, we abide by the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Learn more about the policy here: FCIHO

We are an EOE dedicated to a diverse work force and Drug Free work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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