Overview
THE COMPANY
Phastar is a multiple award-winning global biometric Contract Research Organization (CRO) that is accredited as an outstanding company to work for by Best Companies. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations to provide the expertise and processes to manage and deliver on time, quality biostatistics, programming, data management and data science services. With offices across the UK, US, Germany, Denmark, Kenya, Australia, India, China and Japan, Phastar is the second largest specialized biometrics provider globally, and the largest in the UK.
Our unique approach to data analysis, “The Phastar Discipline”, has led us to build a reputation for outstanding quality. With this as our core focus, we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality and technical expertise to join our team.
WHY PHASTAR
Accredited as an outstanding company to work for, Phastar is committed to employee engagement, workplace satisfaction and ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, involvement in developing company-wide initiatives, structured training and development plans, and a truly supportive, fun and friendly environment.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a driven and agile Marketing & Events Manager to join our global marketing team, with a focus on executing and evolving our commercial events and digital marketing programs. This pivotal role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, supporting both in-person and virtual event initiatives to drive lead generation, brand visibility, and customer engagement.
You will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing a portfolio of global events within the Life Sciences/CRO industry, as well as managing digital marketing initiatives such as webinars, CRM and website operations. This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration, creative problem-solving, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end organisation and delivery of global events (conferences, trade shows, virtual events) within the Life Sciences industry.
- Lead event planning, logistics, on-site coordination, and post-event follow-up to ensure seamless execution and measurable ROI.
- Partner with the marketing team to create event marketing campaigns, develop schedules, facilitate projects, and ensure timely delivery of all event assets.
- Track and report on event performance, lead generation, engagement metrics, and return on investment (ROI).
- Identify opportunities for technical abstract submissions and communicate deadlines to relevant stakeholders across the organisation.
- Manage relationships with vendors, partners, and external agencies to ensure effective event delivery.
- Manage and execute webinars and virtual events, such as Company Town Hall meetings including scheduling, promotion, speaker coordination, and post-event analytics.
- CRM management (HubSpot/Salesforce), including campaign setup, contact segmentation, MQL operations and performance tracking.
- Create and monitor email and social media campaigns through HubSpot, tracking engagement and performance metrics.
- Support website and WordPress management, ensuring timely updates to event pages, landing pages, and marketing content.
- Collaborate with the creative and content teams to deliver high-quality marketing materials aligned with brand standards.
- Provide general marketing administration and coordination support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the marketing function.
Qualifications
- BA/BSc degree in Marketing, Events Management, Business, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of event management experience, preferably in the Life Sciences/CRO sector.
- Strong project management, organisational, and multi- tasking skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across global, cross-functional teams.
- Proven experience in HubSpot (or equivalent marketing automation platform) and Salesforce CRM.
- Experience managing webinars, CRM systems, and websites (preferably WordPress).
- Familiarity with graphic design terminology, production processes, and basic video/audio recording technology is a plus.
APPLY NOW
With the world’s eyes focused on clinical trial data, this is a fantastic time to join an award-winning specialized biometric CRO that is renowned for its technical expertise, outstanding quality and cutting-edge data science techniques. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, structured training and development plans, continuous learning opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. We’re committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance, within a supportive, fun and friendly working environment.
Should you feel that you have the right skill set and motivations for this position, please apply!
Phastar is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all.
Important notice to Employment businesses/Agencies
Phastar does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Phastar's Head of Talent Acquisition to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Phastar. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and Phastar. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of Phastar. Phastar shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
