Marketing Manager
Sunnyvale, CA
Full Time
Experienced
Marketing Manager
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Why Ascend?
Come work for a company that is transforming the industry!
We are Ascend, one of the highest volume clinical laboratories in the United States. With the use of the most advanced tools and technology, we process millions of tests each month for our client base comprised of over 75 hospitals and over 2,300 dialysis clinics. For over 20 years, we have been delivering industry-leading service and excellence in testing. At Ascend, we are relentless about innovation and growing to pioneer the future of clinical and environmental laboratory testing.Ascend offers the discipline of a healthcare leader and the mentality of a tech startup. Along with our automated laboratory we have internally developed a primary customer-facing platform that assists with managing laboratory services, quality assurance and performance improvement reporting. As a company that is on the leading edge, we are seeking individuals with a similar mindset who enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Job Summary:
The Marketing Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping Ascend’s brand presence and driving strategic growth. By leading innovative marketing initiatives, optimizing digital and traditional channels, and leveraging data-driven insights, this position helps grow customer engagement and market expansion. Effectively collaborating across departments and managing complex projects to ensure that Ascend remains at the forefront of clinical laboratory innovation, strengthening our reputation and accelerating business success. This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Implement integrated marketing strategies across brand, digital, social, public relations, collateral and sales enablement
- Lead marketing initiatives that strengthen and expand the Ascend brand nationally and potentially internationally
- Execute marketing plans aligned with brand strategy and priority growth areas in collaboration with leadership
- Own Ascend’s website, ensuring it clearly communicates laboratory capabilities, technology and value proposition
- Plan, coordinate, and support trade shows and conferences, including on-site attendance
- Track marketing performance and identify opportunities for optimization using analytics and reporting
- Collaborate with sales and executive leadership to develop presentations for prospective clients, strategic initiatives, and budget planning
- Measure and report return on investment for marketing programs and campaigns
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of marketing experience
- Experience with both digital and print marketing
- Ability to travel to six to eight trade shows or conferences annually
- Proficiency in MS Office, CRM platforms, WordPress and design tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong attention to detail with critical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Bonus Qualifications:
Compensation:- Experience in healthcare, laboratory or biotechnology environments
- Degree in life sciences or a related field
- Experience working across cross-functional business units
- Project management experience
- Familiarity with Net Promoter Score methodology
- $100,000-$150,000
Benefits:
As an Ascend Clinical employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Ascend Clinical, LLC is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.
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