Corporate Marketing & Communications Manager - United BioSource Corporation

Position Description

ABOUT US
Employees Create the Evidence that Matters As demand for the rapid delivery of new pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical devices to identify, treat and prevent disease is on the rise, never has the need for conclusive evidence of product efficacy and effectiveness been greater. With a global reach and over 1200 employees, United BioSource Corporation (UBC) is focused on meeting this growing demand for evidence. UBC: a fast growing, full range, global pharmaceutical services organization. Delivering evidence-based services and solutions depends on the quality and dedication of our staff. We seek the brightest, most talented professionals in the industry. Whether you are launching a career or seeking new challenges, UBC fosters personal and professional growth on diverse and challenging projects amid highly respected scientific, clinical and data professionals, and offers a robust compensation and benefits package. Come join our team to deliver the scientific evidence helping products succeed in the real world and saving millions of lives because Evidence Matters.


GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
 Implements actionable marketing and communications strategies and tactics to support business objectives of United BioSource Corporation (UBC).
 Focuses marketing activities to drive sales of services and products, enhance the company’s corporate image, and position UBC as a unique provider of scientific services to support the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
 Builds and maintains open communications with UBC business leaders to identify marketing and sales needs; partners with UBC business leaders to implement marketing & communications programs and activities
 Develops and maintains UBC-wide corporate branding and ensures consistent implementation of branding throughout the company, including marketing messages, uniform graphic design standards; implements appropriate measures to facilitate uniform implementation of corporate branding throughout UBC
 Implements a broad array of activities and programs, including print and web advertising, proprietary conferences, production of appropriate printed materials, presence at relevant industry trade shows and conferences (including, but not limited to, the Drug Information Association annual conference and Partnerships with CROs)
 Selects and manages appropriate advertising agencies, public relations agencies, freelance copywriters, graphic designers, web designers, and web programmers to support UBC marketing and communications needs
 Monitors mainstream media and pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device/health care trade media for news and information relevant to UBC’s business objectives; disseminates information to relevant UBC business leaders
 Supervises content development and updates to UBC’s company-wide intranet resource
 Manages UBC’s corporate marketing budget
 15-20% travel required (to conferences and Philadelphia area)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
 Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred. Five or more years of marketing experience, ideally in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology, or drug development services company.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
 Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with an exceptional capability in developing effective interpersonal relationships; ability to write and edit copy for press releases, websites, and a broad array of promotional materials
 Highly resourceful, decisive and proactive. Innovative and change adaptive. Results oriented with excellent organizational skills while working in an environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking.
 Ability to develop and implement actionable marketing strategies and tactics; candidate must be a thinker and a “doer”
 Flexibility, creative thinking, and the ability to address marketing objectives with a limited budget; ability to leverage cost-effective means to achieve ambitious promotional goals
 Well-developed client management skills; position requires constructive interaction and responsiveness to internal and external clients
 Exceptional PowerPoint skills with the ability to transform broad messages and complex concepts into a concise set of visually appealing slides and accompanying talking points
 Strong ability to work well with others and operate in a “virtual” setting. Must be able to work effectively with colleagues who are physically removed from corporate headquarters.
 Attention to detail, organization and follow up are critical to this position.

UBC offers an outstanding work environment and a competitive salary and benefits package. If you’d like to be considered for this position, please email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to careers@unitedbiosource.com or fax it to (240) 644-0421 attn: Tess Drahzal.

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