Field Marketing Specialist Lab water & Biomonitoring

Merck Life Science; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Life Science is seeking a Field Marketing Specialist to develop and deliver localised Lab Water marketing plans for Australia and New Zealand. You will translate regional strategies into campaigns that strengthen customer relationships, raise brand awareness, and generate qualified opportunities.

Working with internal teams, customers and partners, you will tailor global and regional strategies to local needs, manage campaigns and events, analyze performance and adjust tactics to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related science subjects.
• 3+ years in marketing/field marketing in instrument markets is advantageous.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver localised Lab Water marketing plans for Australia and New Zealand.
• Coordinate campaigns, events, and partner activities.
• Adapt global/regional strategies to local needs and market requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute projects from planning to delivery.
• Support trainings in country/region as required.
• Track campaign performance and communicate results.

Skills

Marketing

Field marketing

Campaign management

Cross-functional collab

Data analysis

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Science

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

About The Role

Inspired by the difference science and technology can make, we’re looking for an energetic, commercially minded Field Marketing Specialist to develop and deliver localised marketing plans for Lab Water business across Australia and New Zealand.

Working closely with internal teams, customers and partners, you will translate regional strategies into impactful marketing activities that strengthen customer relationships, increase brand awareness, generate qualified opportunities, and support profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver localised marketing plans.
• Coordinate campaigns, customer engagement initiatives, events, and partner activities.
• Adapt global and regional strategies to local customer needs and market requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams to deliver projects from planning through execution.
• Support the trainings held in country/region as required.
• Support field marketing specialist in other countries as required with webinars, application support and training.
• Build customer and market insight through market, customer, and competitor analysis.
• Track campaign performance, pipeline contribution, and commercial impact, and communicate results clearly.
• Support collaboration, and event-management activities.

About You

• Highly preferred Bachelor or Master’s degree in related science subjects (Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy etc.) or science industry experience.
• Successful marketing/product management or field marketing experience supporting similar products or range of products including commercial sales/marketing/business development of 3 years or more in an instrument market.
• Previous use or understanding of Lab Water product portfolio is an advantage.
• Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical skills required. Previous experience in market/customer analysis preferred.
• Good organisational skills, including the ability to be flexible to changing priorities and needs. Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy combined with proven ability to multi-task.
• Ability to travel domestically.

Join us

If you are passionate about customer-focused marketing and enjoy turning regional strategies into measurable local impact, we would love to hear from you.

At Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany, we are committed to advancing reconciliation through meaningful action, collaboration, and cultural respect. Our Innovate Action Plan (RAP) represents the next phase of our journey to strengthen relationships with First Nations people and communities. We are focusing on tangible actions including increasing employment pathways for First Nations peoples and enhancing capabilities within our workforce

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!