As the first Marketing Lead at Costello Medical, you will be the driving force behind the expansion and strategic execution of our marketing communication services for clients in the pharmaceutical and MedTech industries. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering successful, high-impact marketing outputs across a range of medical and commercial projects. These outputs will include marketing campaigns, sales materials, email marketing, websites and social media, as well as medical and educational events, primarily targeting healthcare professionals and patients.
With your extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, you will bring a wealth of knowledge in brand strategy and content development, combined with a deep understanding of regulatory compliance. You will apply your project management skills to spearhead a range of initiatives with autonomy and creativity, guiding project teams and clients in defining their approach and measuring success. Your keen attention to detail and ability to navigate the complexities of pharmaceutical regulations will be crucial as we push new boundaries and drive marketing campaigns that resonate strongly with our target audiences.
In this rare and exciting new position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the development and expansion of our marketing function, which is a relatively new addition to our service offerings and represents a key strategic priority for the company over the next few years. Therefore, we are seeking an experienced and confident individual to lead this function, reporting directly to our Leadership Team and collaborating closely with our MedComms and Creative teams. We strongly believe that someone who brings the right skills, attitudes, and mindsets will have the opportunity to advance rapidly into a Division Head (department lead) role.
Key responsibilities will include:
We are seeking an ambitious and proactive leader who thrives on embracing new challenges and driving high-level support across our multiple divisions. With an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong aptitude for marketing strategy, and an unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, you will demonstrate a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service to clients and internal colleagues, even in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, including regulatory requirements and the development of effective, compliant content. This expertise will be essential as you guide our exploration into new areas of healthcare marketing. You will also be highly organised and self-motivated, excelling in both independent and collaborative work settings while consistently demonstrating strong leadership and motivational skills.
Essential requirements for the role are:
Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering an exceptional service. Our vision is to be a leading global partner consistently striving for meaningful and outstanding contributions that improve people’s health and lives.
We are committed to our company values which are central to creating our fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed in The Top 100 Companies to Work For list for six consecutive years.
On 27th May 2022, Costello Medical received its certification as a B Corporation. We are really proud of this achievement as it demonstrates that Costello Medical is meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. We underwent a rigorous assessment that covered the whole of our business including employee benefits, charitable giving and sustainability. We believe this certification is external validation of our mission to be a force for good.
Our recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team, followed by an assessment for you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview in our office with senior members of our MedComms and Creative teams, starting with a presentation that you will be able to prepare for in advance. Our standard recruitment process lasts around 2 to 3 weeks, however this can be adapted if necessary.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide. Please click here to read more about this and contact the People Team via recruitment@costellomedical.com should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.
Please note that this role is available in either our Global Headquarters in Cambridge or our London office. You can learn more about our office locations here: www.costellomedical.com/careers/locations
Please click here to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/benefits-package-in-the-uk/
You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.
Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@costellomedical.com if you have any questions about the role or application process.
Due to the Skilled Worker visa regulations, you will only be eligible for visa sponsorship if you meet the following criteria:
You will be asked to provide details of your right to work in the UK within your application, which will be used to help assess your eligibility for visa sponsorship.
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