Marketing Communications Manager

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

The Marketing Communications Manager is an Individual Contributor, based in Raleigh, NC and will focus to provide global marketing leadership for our Diagnostics portfolio as well regional support for the US specific tactics. This role is part of our global Diagnostic Marketing Team and reports directly to the Senior Director Customer Engagement. The Marketing Communication Manager creates, implements, and leads multimedia communications, strategic conferences, and programs worldwide that effectively promote our organization and its products. A result-oriented mindset and self-drive is beneficial, as well as affinity to digital marketing and event planning.

Why Grifols:

The Marketing Communications Manager will contribute to the long-term strategy in elevating our digital presence and awareness in the market while driving to optimize Ux as a global market expert. The scope will be both global and regional (USA) and will provide an opportunity to grow and work with an international marketing team. The work environment is characterized by an open leadership style and supportive culture.

Your primary responsibilities:

• Manages digital marketing communications projects as part of the Annual Customer Marketing Plans.

• Works closely with Product Marketing and Customer Marketing to develop compelling unique selling proposition to drive Diagnostics business growth.

• Manages tradeshows, and all associated customer events for NA commercial regions.

• Assist in managing customer events.

• Responsible for establishing, owning and stewarding strong Diagnostics and product brands and enforcing consistent brand implementation throughout all commercial materials

• Direct design agencies and supervise their work. Drive vendor selection and manage relationships with outside vendors

• Monitor and report on effectiveness of marketing communications define metrics/KPIs and provide strategic analysis to evaluate effectiveness of campaigns, programs and events.

• Establish and drive effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing communications objectives on a global basis

• May be requested to manage marketing projects outside of marcom as required to achieve regional financial objectives.

More about us, benefits we provide you

• salary in line with the market as well as an annual bonus target

• Hybrid position with 2 work from home days each week

• Paid Vacation, paid holidays including two flex holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Professional development opportunities (training, career development)

• Gym pass program, Employees perks program

• 401 (K) Retirement Plan (Grifols will match 100% on the first 4% of eligible compensation you contribute, and 50% on the next 2% of eligible compensation you contribute)

• Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

• Travel accident insurance; Life and AD and D Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account

• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity coverages

• Adoption benefits

About you:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities we are looking for

• Experience working with cross functional team in a matrix environment 

• Experience with developing promotional material with agency partners 

• Experience developing and implementing product brand guidelines 

• Working knowledge of digital marketing development  

• Working knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Excellent planning, organizational, project management and vendor management skills

• Demonstrated problem solving, adaptability, communication and collaborative skills are necessary. 

• Ability to summarize and present data/information succinctly and briefly

• Strong communications skills to effectively interface with all levels of the organization

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders 

• Ideal candidate can identify target audiences and develop digital campaigns that engage, inform and motivate 

Education and Experience we require for this role

• Bachelor’s degree in life Science or Marketing, preferably Masters degree 
• 5 years’ work experience 
• Event planning and digital marketing experience preferred

Equivalency

Depending on area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalence could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Masters’ degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational Demand

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.   Frequently walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck.  Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 30lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.  Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups.   

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Raleigh || NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-RTP:USNC0001 - RTP NC-Headquarters 

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