Marketing Manager, Pharma Solutions

Plainsboro, NJ, United States of America

Shape the Future of Pharmaceutical Innovation

Pharma Solutions is a newly established global business within Croda Life Sciences, bringing together industry-leading capabilities in vaccine adjuvants, lipid delivery technologies, and research-grade materials through trusted brands including Avanti Research. The business operates at the forefront of drug delivery and next-generation therapeutics, with ambitious growth plans in high-value markets.

As Marketing Manager, Pharma Solutions, you will shape and execute the global marketing strategy for Pharma Solutions. Working alongside global portfolio leaders and the Pharma Solutions leadership team, you will translate strategic priorities into impactful marketing programs that strengthen customer intimacy, elevate thought leadership, enhance brand presence, and support commercial growth.

This role requires a leader who can navigate a complex global matrix, align diverse stakeholders around a common vision, and transform scientific innovation into compelling commercial value.

Pharma Solutions is at a pivotal stage in its evolution.

As we continue to expand our capabilities and global footprint, this role offers the opportunity to help build the future of our marketing function while influencing the growth trajectory of the business.

You will work directly with senior leaders, support the commercialization of breakthrough technologies, and play a visible role in shaping how Pharma Solutions engages customers and competes in rapidly evolving pharmaceutical markets.

For strategic marketing professionals, this is an opportunity to build, not inherit.

• Develop and implement a globally aligned marketing strategy that supports Pharma Solutions growth objectives.
• Align portfolio, commercial, and regional stakeholders around a coordinated market approach.
• Successfully connect RUO, GMP, and vaccine adjuvant priorities into a clear and differentiated market position.
• Deliver integrated marketing campaigns that strengthen brand visibility, deepen customer engagement, and support commercial pipeline growth.
• Translate complex scientific capabilities into compelling customer-focused value propositions and customer journeys.
• Support the commercialization of new innovations through effective go-to-market planning and execution.
• Lead global events and engagement strategies across conferences, webinars, and customer programs.
• Establish clear measures of marketing effectiveness and use data to continuously improve performance and return on investment.
• Manage marketing resources with commercial discipline and accountability.
• Own and optimize the global marketing budget, balancing regional priorities with business objectives while ensuring marketing investments support growth, deliver measurable value, and maximize return on investment.

Strategic Perspective: Connect market insights, customer needs, and business priorities into clear, actionable marketing strategies.

Curiosity: Demonstrate a genuine interest in emerging science, customer challenges, and evolving market opportunities.

Delivery: Turn strategy into measurable outcomes through disciplined execution, prioritization, and performance management.

Working Together: Build credibility and alignment across global, regional, commercial, scientific, and leadership teams.

Adaptability: Operate effectively in a fast-moving, evolving business environment while maintaining focus on long-term goals.

Authenticity: Build trust through integrity, transparency, and consistent leadership.

• Proven B2B marketing experience within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, CDMO, drug delivery, research tools, or related technical industries.
• Demonstrated success translating complex scientific or technical concepts into compelling customer-focused marketing programs.
• Experience leading global campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional initiatives in a matrix environment.
• Strong commercial judgment, project leadership, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Experience supporting portfolio marketing, product marketing, innovation commercialization, or life science e-commerce businesses is advantageous.

• Competitive salary and annual incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies that improve lives globally

This position is based in Princeton, NJ and Alabaster, AL will also be considered.

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000 annually, plus eligibility for an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic…