Marketing Operations Manager

Scienceabode; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences organization in Glasgow is seeking a Marketing Operations Manager to oversee marketing strategies and lead a small team. The role involves creating campaigns for both technical and commercial audiences, collaborating with sales, and managing internal communications. Candidates should possess a degree in Marketing or Life Sciences and have significant B2B marketing experience. This position offers the opportunity for personal development and progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree‑qualified in Marketing, Life Sciences or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in B2B marketing, ideally within life sciences or another technical sector.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into compelling content.
• Proven experience delivering marketing strategies and product positioning.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Hands‑on design capability, including proficiency with Adobe InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small marketing operations team, setting priorities and maintaining high delivery standards.
• Drive the creation of high-quality marketing materials and campaigns for technical and commercial audiences.
• Own internal marketing communications and social media activity.
• Support customer and distributor training through the development of technical tools and materials.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams on customer‑facing initiatives, events and market insight.
• Attend industry events and onsite visits to gather intelligence and identify new product or technology opportunities.

Skills

B2B marketing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Design capabilities

Education

Degree in Marketing or Life Sciences

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Marketing Operations Manager

Life Sciences / Diagnostics

Glasgow | Hybrid

CY Partners is supporting a well‑established international life sciences organisation operating in the diagnostics space, as they look to appoint a Marketing Operations Manager to support continued growth across global markets.

This is a broad, hands‑on role sitting at the intersection of marketing strategy, technical content and commercial execution. The successful candidate will take ownership of marketing operations, lead a small team and work closely with UK and international sales stakeholders to strengthen market presence and customer engagement.

The Role

• Lead and develop a small marketing operations team, setting priorities and maintaining high delivery standards
• Drive the creation of high-quality marketing materials and campaigns for technical and commercial audiences
• Own internal marketing communications and social media activity
• Support customer and distributor training through the development of technical tools and materials
• Collaborate closely with sales teams on customer‑facing initiatives, events and market insight
• Attend industry events and onsite visits to gather intelligence and identify new product or technology opportunities

The Ideal Profile

• Degree‑qualified in Marketing, Life Sciences or a related field
• Demonstrable experience in B2B marketing, ideally within life sciences or another technical sector
• Previous experience leading or mentoring others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into compelling content
• Proven experience delivering marketing strategies and product positioning
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders
• Hands‑on design capability, including proficiency with Adobe InDesign

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to play a visible role in an international life sciences business
• This role offers strong longer term development potential, with the opportunity to broaden responsibility as the marketing function continues to evolve.
• Broad remit combining strategy, leadership and execution
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial decision making
• Strong platform for future progression as the function continues to evolve

This search is being managed on a confidential basis. Full details of the organisation will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Applicants must have the right to work permanently in the UK.

CY Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in connection with this vacancy.

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