Marketing Strategist

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Marketing

Job Summary

Job Description

Onward Search is seeking a Marketing Strategist for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical client in Mettawa, IL. This contract role (until 10/1/25, with possible extension) requires on-site work Monday-Wednesday and remote work Thursday-Friday. Responsibilities include spearheading innovative marketing initiatives supporting patient services, shaping the patient treatment experience through data-driven decisions, developing brand positioning and key messages, managing the CRM migration to Salesforce Marketing Cloud, managing agency partners, and strategically managing the marketing budget. The ideal candidate will possess significant strategic marketing experience in the pharmaceutical industry, be detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills. They will also need to ensure compliance with Medical, Legal, Regulatory, and OEC guidelines.
Must have:
  • 5+ years marketing experience
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Brand management & campaign development
  • Project management & time management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Agency management
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Compliance with MLR/OEC guidelines
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Learning & Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development

Job Details

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Marketing Strategist for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical clientTeam culture is based on open communication, accountability, and collaboration.

Our direct Fortune 500 client is looking for someone to join the Marketing team to lead the strategy and development of key communication channels (email, website, app, media, SMS/MMS, SEM/SEO, print). This is a contract role ending 10/1/25 + possible extension. The team is located in Mettawa, IL, and the role is on-site Monday – Wednesday (Remote Thursday and Friday). Onward Search provides benefits for 40 hour work week and weekly paychecks (W2) for duration of the contract.

Marketing Strategist Responsibilities: 

  • Spearhead the creation of innovative and impactful initiatives and tactics that directly support Patient Services' strategic goals, ensuring an exceptional patient experience across all channels.
  • Contribute to shaping the patient treatment experience by leveraging data insights to inform strategic decisions and tactical implementation.
  • Drive the development of the Patient Services Program (PSP) brand positioning and key messages for various stakeholders, supporting new and improved patient support models.
  • Collaborate with Operations to lead the Marketing team's migration of CRM to Salesforce Marketing Cloud, integrating with other patient service platforms to enable effective engagement strategies and tactics.
  • Directly manage projects and relationships with agency partners across Creative, Data, Digital, Finance, and Account teams.
  • Strategically manage the marketing budget, identifying opportunities for efficiency and synergy to maximize resource utilization.
  • Develop clear marketing briefs, proactively manage timelines, and anticipate potential roadblocks to ensure timely delivery.
  • Create compliant marketing tactics that align with Medical, Legal, Regulatory, and OEC guidelines while effectively addressing business objectives.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Analytics & Business Insights team to measure the effectiveness of marketing strategies through learning agendas and measurement plans, translating insights into actionable optimization recommendations, and fostering a culture of testing and learning.

Marketing Strategist Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5+ years of marketing experience required
  • Marketing experience preferred, ideally in a similar pharma or patient service role
  • Proficient understanding of brand management, including brand positioning, personalization & overall campaign developmen
  • Meticulous with detail, adept at project management, and excels in time management.
  • Possesses significant strategic marketing experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Collaborates effectively in complex matrix organizations, driving results through influence.
  • Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledgeable in Medical/Regulatory processes and agency management.

Perks & Benefits: 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefit
  • eLearning
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development
  • *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Marketing Strategist opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

This position has an application deadline of April 27, 2025.

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

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