Marketing Manager

Job Description5x on site in New JerseyTravel Required (tradeshows)A well-established, employee-owned life sciences company is looking for a hands-on Marketing Manager to help shape its next stage of growth.This is a broad role for someone who enjoys both strategy and execution. You will have meaningful ownership across brand, digital marketing, content, social media, website management, product marketing, and trade shows, while working closely with scientists, business development, and senior leadership.The company has a highly collaborative, low-ego culture and a long-tenured team. This role offers direct visibility into the business and the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, modernize the marketing approach, and influence how the company goes to market.ResponsibilitiesHelp shape and execute the company’s overall marketing strategyPlan and manage approximately 13–16 trade shows and industry events annually, including several in EuropeCoordinate pre-show planning, vendors, shipping, registrations, booth logistics, staffing, setup, and breakdownRepresent the company at conferences and engage with customers, prospects, and industry partnersManage marketing and event budgetsEvaluate and coordinate external vendors across events, print, creative, and other marketing servicesPlan and execute campaigns that support brand awareness, lead generation, and customer engagementDevelop marketing literature, sales collateral, product materials, and promotional contentOwn social media planning, content development, and postingMaintain and update the company websiteSupport video production for training, education, and promotional useTrack industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging marketing opportunitiesHelp improve follow-up and lead management from events and campaignsSupport marketing for a scientific instrumentation product lineCollaborate closely with scientists, commercial teams, and company leadershipRequirements:Several years of hands-on marketing experience, ideally within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, research services, diagnostics, medical devices, laboratory products, animal health, or another technical industryExperience marketing to scientific, research, healthcare, or other highly technical audiencesStrong trade show or event marketing experience, including logistics and on-site executionBroad marketing capabilities across content, digital, social media, campaigns, website management, and collateralStrong written and verbal communication skillsConfidence working directly with technical subject-matter expertsComfortable operating independently and taking ownership without waiting for detailed directionStrong organization and project-management skillsWorking knowledge of WordPress or another website content management systemFamiliarity with Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar creative tools is a plusComfortable with regular domestic travel and occasional international travelWhy this opportunity?Broad ownership rather than responsibility for one narrow marketing channelDirect partnership with company leadershipOpportunity to modernize and shape the marketing functionExposure to highly technical products and scientific customersCollaborative culture with strong employee retentionEmployee ownership and long-term investment in the company’s successPredictable core business hours with limited evening or weekend work outside of travel periods