Manager, Marketing Services - Contract Manufacturing Services

Novartis Farmacéutica; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Ireland Ltd is seeking a Manager of Marketing Services for Contract Manufacturing. The role executes strategic plans from Marketing Director to drive brand awareness, engage audiences, and support business growth through compelling messaging and experiences.

With 5 years of B2B pharma marketing experience, the candidate will excel in brand, content, and digital marketing, coordinating cross-functional teams, campaigns, and events while leveraging marketing automation, CRM, and analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration.
• 5 years in B2B marketing, preferably pharma/biotech/healthcare.
• Strong brand, content and digital marketing knowledge.
• Experience with marketing campaigns and customer engagement.
• Proficiency with marketing automation, CRM, and analytics tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute and implement B2B marketing strategies aligned with growth and lead generation.
• Develop marketing content with SMEs and external agencies.
• Oversee content review and governance workflows.
• Plan and track GTM campaigns including email outreach and customer engagement.
• Coordinate conference and event marketing activities and sponsorships.
• Manage third-party marketing agencies and media placements.
• Own content calendar and asset management process.
• Monitor marketing performance and budget utilization, delivering insights.

Skills

Brand management

Content marketing

Digital marketing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Business Admin

Tools

Marketing automation platforms

CRM systems

Marketing analytics tools

Job description

Manager, Marketing Services - Contract Manufacturing Services

Job ID REQ-10088263

Sep 22, 2026

Ireland

Summary

The Marketing Manager for Novartis Contract Manufacturing role involves executing the strategic plan developed by the Marketing Director and Business Development leadership of Novartis Contract Manufacturing. This role is the execution arm of the strategy to drive brand awareness, engage audiences, and support business growth through impactful messaging and experiences.

About the Role

Major Accountabilities

• Execute and implement B2B marketing strategies aligned with business growth, brand positioning, and lead generation objectives.
• Develop and manage marketing content by collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs), internal stakeholders, and external agencies.
• Oversee content review and approval workflows, ensuring compliance with internal governance and agency requirements.
• Plan, execute, and track go-to-market (GTM) campaigns, including email outreach programs and targeted customer engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate conference and event marketing activities, including sponsorships, speaking opportunities, content submissions, and deadline management.
• Manage third-party marketing agencies, including reviewing content, approving media placements, and ensuring campaign effectiveness.
• Own the content calendar and marketing asset management process, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with branding and campaign priorities.
• Monitor marketing performance, conference outcomes, and budget utilization, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in B2B marketing, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or life sciences industries.
• Strong understanding of brand management, content marketing, and digital marketing strategies.
• Experience developing and managing marketing campaigns, content programs, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Proficiency with marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, and marketing analytics/reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including business development, technical, communications, and commercial stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in CDMO, contract manufacturing, or related healthcare/pharmaceutical marketing environments is highly preferred.

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

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Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

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