Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager

SGS is a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification. As the reference for quality and integrity, SGS has more than 96,000 employees and operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide.

For more than 40 years, SGS has studied the capacity of a pharmaceutical molecule to grow into a safe, effective, and sustainable drug or vaccine as a leading research organization. Following the opening of our new location at the University Hospital Antwerp campus, we are looking for a Marketing Manager.

Job Description

As a Marketing Manager for the Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU) in Antwerp, you will be responsible for all marketing activities related to the recruitment of participants for clinical studies. From strategy to execution, you will develop general and study-specific campaigns in close collaboration with local and international marketing teams. You will play a key role in increasing public awareness around clinical research and ensure effective engagement of volunteers through innovative and compliant marketing approaches.

You will report to the Clinical Marketing Manager and work under the daily supervision of the Director Operations CPU.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement general marketing strategies to generate interest in clinical studies.
• Contribute to and evaluate study-specific recruitment strategies in consultation with study teams.
• Monitor and optimize campaign performance across different studies.
• Explore and apply new communication channels and tactics.
• Manage CPU-specific social media channels.
• First point of contact for external marketing partners.
• Maintain and update the CPU website "Ikbenpionier".
• Organize events targeting specific audiences.

General Marketing Support

• Support the launch of new CPU services.
• Help create consistent communication about CPU activities through webinars, presentations, posters, and websites.
• Collaborate with the marketing teams of Pharma, Benelux, and Corporate.

Quality & Compliance

• Operate according to the SGS Code of Integrity and high ethical standards.
• Contribute to updating procedures and implementing improvement measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (such as GDPR, ICH-GCP, Clinical Trials Regulation).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communication, marketing, or business economics.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and an interest in clinical research.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with email marketing, SEO/SEA, Google Analytics, content marketing, and social media.
• Creative within the frameworks of clinical research and regulations (GDPR, ICH-GCP, etc.).
• Problem-solving and pragmatic mindset.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work within budget and deadlines.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

At SGS, you can expect an interesting role where you can take responsibility. Enjoy our fun team of colleagues and on top of that, we reward you with an interesting salary package (including pension plan, meal vouchers, etc.)

Want to be part of this?

We would love to hear from you! Send us your story and CV via the apply button and maybe you will join us soon.