Global Marketing Director

Global Marketing Director Req ID #:  106071 Location: 

Northridge, CA, US, 91325 Roanoke, IL, US, 61561 Waltham, MA, US, 02451-1420 New Haven, CT, US, 06519-6052 Macon, FR, 71000 Wichita, KS, US, 67230 Billerica, MA, US, 01821 Labelle, FL, US, 33935 Houston, TX, US, 77047 Shrewsbury, MA, US, 01545 Cleveland, OH, US, 44128 Las Vegas, NV, US, 89115 Charlotte, NC, US, 28203 Bothell, WA, US, 98021 Memphis, TN, US, 38104 Detroit, MI, US, 48201 Worcester, MA, US, 01608 Reno, NV, US, 89511 Washington, DC, US, 20016-8061 Newark, DE, US, 19711 Hartford, CT, US, 06106 Cambridge, MA, US, 02139 Chicago, IL, US, 60654 Thousand Oaks, CA, US, 91320 Wilmington, MA, US, 01887 Evanston, IL, US, 60201 Baltimore, MD, US, 21224 Framingham, MA, US, 01701 Lowell, MA, US, 01854 US S. San Francisco, CA, US, 94080 Raleigh, NC, US, 27610 Charleston, SC, US, 29407 Fort Pierce, FL, US, 34982 Groton, CT, US, 06340 Irvine, CA, US, 92612 San Diego, CA, US, 92121 Boston, MA, US, 02116 For over 40 years, HemaCare, a Charles River company, has worked to making a positive impact on the world by providing the highest quality cellular material and services to biotech and

pharmaceutical companies and research organizations that are performing innovative research and developing novel cell-based therapies.

We recognize that our success depends on the vision and passion of our employees; that is why we are devoted to making HemaCare a rewarding and valuable place to work. We believe in making a difference, and at HemaCare, you will make a difference every day.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.    Job Summary The Global Marketing Director will report to the Executive Director, Global Sales. The position-holder will be responsible for leading and executing product strategy and providing marketing oversight of the company’s biological products portfolio for the research and clinical markets. The Global Marketing Director will interface extensively with the Global Sales team, R&D leads, Business Development, and Global Head of Cell Therapy. The marketing leader will also manage an established marketing, product management and marketing communications team

Essential Responsibilities:

• Research current R&D and cell therapy topics and develop marketing programs to create demand for all products and services.

• Review industry trends and market intelligence and use this information to expand current portfolio, and create new products and services,

• Create “white papers” and webinars including collaborations with our strategic partners.

• Create content for press releases including strategic partner collaborations and customer relationships.

• Ensure website content is current and cutting edge to drive maximum interest and lead generation.

• Analyze and evaluate global trade show opportunities and create strategy to maximize ROI.

• Expand knowledge of competition and develop competitive advantages.

• Maintain business intelligence to define industry trends.

• Provide input for strategy and projections for forecasting.

• Develop and execute customer-focused marketing programs to generate demand for human primary cells and cellular therapy products and services.

• Plan and optimize use of communication channels (i.e. print, email, social, blog) by balancing the advantages and tradeoffs to each, and selecting an optimal mix staying within budget and time constraints.

• Optimize how customers find our products; including SEO optimization, development of appropriate e-blasts and marketing campaigns, and updating web content to support and promote our products. Job Qualifications

• BS/BA required; MS or PhD in Life Sciences desired. High level marketing and/or product management leadership experience will be considered in lieu of advanced degree.

• MBA preferred.

• 3+ years in a director or manager level marketing and/or product management role for a life sciences or cell therapy company.

• 5+ years marketing and/or product management experience for a life sciences or cell therapy company.

• Experience launching new products and marketing programs.

• Experience utilizing marketing automation software.

• Experience with stage-gate/phase gate product development strategy and processes

• Dynamic leadership skills and creativity required.

• In depth knowledge of life science research markets with knowledge of competitors is desired.

• Strong communication skills as well as project management and planning skills necessary.

• Passion to push the envelope and create innovative techniques beyond traditional marketing.

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

About HemaCare 

HemaCare, a Charles River company, is a global leader and trusted brand in the customization of human-derived biological products and services for biomedical research, drug discovery, and cell and gene therapy development. HemaCare’s vertically integrated solutions support preclinical research, clinical studies from phases 1 to 3, and commercialization with high-quality RUO and GMP-compliant starting material and apheresis collections. 

In January 2020, HemaCare was acquired by Charles River Laboratories, an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). Combined with Charles River’s integrated, early-stage portfolio of discovery, safety assessment, and manufacturing support services, the acquisition creates a unique, comprehensive solution for researchers and cell therapy developers and manufacturers worldwide to help accelerate their critical programs from basic research and proof-of-concept to regulatory approval and commercialization. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs and enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. We work closely with our clients throughout the clinical process to maximize success and drive positive clinical outcomes. 

Together, with over 17,000 employees within 80 facilities in 23 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At HemaCare, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. We have proudly supported the development of 100% of the current commercially available FDA-approved immunocellular therapies. Our mission is to provide a best-in-class portfolio of high quality, customizable human cellular material and services to support drug discovery, scientific research, and cell therapy. This resonates from our employees and impacts our customers because we know that every day is an opportunity to advance discoveries and make a difference in someone’s life. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com and  www.hemacare.com. 

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