Technical Marketing Manager

Technical Marketing ManagerOur client has been a world leading supplier of biosecurity & infection control products. Their dedication to Innovation has been a driving force behind their success. With approx. 1,700 employees across 120 countries, they are committed to driving a significant health impact globally.They are currently seeking a Technical Marketing Manager to join an experienced commercial team to support them with technical queries & innovation. This is a full-time permanent position. The ideal person must have a Degree in Science with 4-5 years Technical Marketing experience and be a self-starter with strong collaborative experience. The successful person shall be reporting to the R&D Director and will be supporting a strong sales team globally across various industry sectors from water purification for human consumption, to agriculture to medical devices.Role/Responsibilities:Building relationships with clients to provide relevant technical information to support sales growth.Provide technical marketing support to the commercial team in securing new business opportunities globally.Attend customer meetings, conferences and exhibitions globally to provide product technical support.Design and implement technical training programmes for business partners as required.Contribute to blogs, podcasts and other social media activities in a technical capacity.Actively pursue collaborations in academia and other relevant industry and professional networks to support growth.Research current market trends, products and technologies for analysis.Liaise with internal departments to provide support and advice for business partners. This would include for example: 1. advice on monitoring laboratory or field studies, 2. feedback on the stage of progress of current projects, 3. competitor product evaluations, 4. technical assessment of new sources of raw materialsSearch for and collate testing data from academic literature and other sources.Revise and maintain data within technical reports.Assist with writing product claims and developing marketing literature.Conform to Company and other regulatory requirements with respect to cGMP, health & safety, etc.Engage continually in developing world class practices to maximize efficiency.Education/Experience:Scientific qualification (Degree) in life science disciplineProven track record of collaboration with senior level teams within a highly regulated industry (e.g. Chemicals, Food or Pharma)Ability to articulate clearly when dealing with external bodiesAbility to use sound judgment to make effective decisions within appropriate timeframesProven to be self-directed, self-motivated and ability to prioritise tasksThe ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work on their own initiative and within teamsExcellent ability to deliver results, with strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skillsFor further information please contact Karen Shiel in confidence on 087 745 2487 or send CV to karen.shiel@lifescience.ie