What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Strategic Supplier Marketing position at Avantor?
The Opportunity :
At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Strategic Marketing vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.
The Director of Strategic Supplier Marketing is responsible for the financial performance of strategic suppliers across Avantor commercial platforms and leads the development and execution of marketing strategies in support of those suppliers. The successful candidate will leverage customer and sales analytics to create compelling marketing strategies for target strategic accounts, pitch supplier teams on the costs and benefits of the programs, provide timely feedback on campaign performance, and optimize campaign success using data-driven insights.
The Director will work largely independently, managing a team of supplier marketers and collaborating closely with portfolio and strategic marketing teams across the organization to develop a comprehensive marketing plan that maximizes return on marketing spend and advances strategic initiatives.
What we're looking for :
- Education : Bachelor's degree in the life sciences, marketing, business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Experience : 8-10 years of experience in research science, scientific sales, marketing, or scientific product management
- Demonstrated experience in supplier management, sales enablement, product launch, solution selling, and account-based marketing
- Global Perspective : Experience working in a global environment, with an understanding of diverse markets and cultures
Who you are :
How you will thrive and create an impact :
Disclaimer :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
EEO Statement :
We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
