Marketing Associate

PDI • Woodcliff Lake, NJ

26d • $65,000 - $76,000

About The Position

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides
innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent
infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three
areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions,
we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America
and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new
Associates to join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE

The Marketing Associate, Upstream Marketing plays a key role in advancing the
Environment of Care (EoC) portfolio strategy at PDI Healthcare. This position
supports the Director of Upstream Marketing in executing on new product
development (NPD) initiatives, market research, and portfolio development —
while also owning the operational and executional workstreams that keep complex
product launches moving forward. This is a high-visibility role offering direct
exposure to upstream marketing strategy, cross-functional product development
teams, and the full product lifecycle. The right candidate will quickly develop
ownership of discrete projects and grow into broader upstream marketing
responsibilities over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or related field required
• Foundational understanding of marketing principles and product development processes
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, product management, or a related field
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects or initiatives, with some exposure to business case development or product launch processes — and a desire to grow into owning these workstreams independently
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver on deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail — able to manage operational tasks with accuracy and follow-through
• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize market data and customer insights into clear summaries and recommendations
• Intellectually curious, with a desire to understand the "why" behind the business and grow into strategic marketing responsibilities
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively across functions including R&D, regulatory, supply chain, and sales
• Clear written and verbal communicator, comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders at multiple levels
• Self-starter who takes initiative, manages priorities well, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity and motivated by the opportunity to build skills and take on increasing ownership over time. Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of work.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the healthcare industry, including market dynamics and customer segments, preferred
• Familiarity with the end-to-end product development lifecycle and basic market research methodologies; healthcare industry experience a plus, but a curiosity about customer needs, industry trends, and competitive dynamics is a must
• Healthcare industry experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of EoC portfolio strategy by supporting market research, competitive analysis, and customer insight gathering
• Assist in the development of business cases for new product introductions, contributing data analysis and market findings that inform go/no-go decisions
• Help represent the voice of the customer in cross-functional product development discussions, supporting the Director in requirements definition and stakeholder alignment
• Support marketing deliverables for NPD projects and own/manage discrete, defined marketing projects with increasing independence over time
• Partner with cross functional project teams to ensure NPD milestones are met on time
• Maintain and track project documentation, timelines, and deliverables across active product development initiatives

Benefits

• Medical & prescription drug coverage
• Dental / Vision plan
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health Advocacy Program / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident coverage, discounted home/auto/rental insurance, employee discounts and pet insurance, tuition assistance, referral bonus program, paid parental leave, a health club rebate program and more
• Sick leave, generous vacation and holiday time, paid parental leave, summer hours, flex place/flex time options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level