New Technology Marketing Manager

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

St. Jude is where those with a passion for making a difference come to break new ground. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. We are leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Technology Development & Industry Engagement (TDIE) brings together experts from both industry and academia, united by a shared passion for advancing science and innovation at St. Jude. With cross-functional expertise in new product development and translational science, we collaborate to turn discoveries into real world solutions. Driven by St. Jude’s mission, we are committed to enhancing St. Jude’s impact by supporting breakthrough research, fostering innovation, and building partnerships that make a meaningful difference for patients and the scientific community. As an integral member of the Marketing group in the Technology Development & Industry Engagement (TDIE) Department, the New Technology Marketing Manager works collaboratively with the department’s other groups; Technology Development, Regulatory, Quality, & Operations, and Business Development, to advance St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s science and innovation. The position’s work focuses primarily on assessing market opportunities, analyzing potential industry partners, and articulating value propositions of innovative technology that benefits St. Jude patients and furthers the Institution’s mission. The person in this position also partners with St. Jude researchers to optimize technology development, ensuring the final output meets or exceeds market expectations. In partnership with the department’s cross-functional team, the New Technology Marketing Manager is responsible to provide expertise and planning in the following areas: Customer Insight Development Identify and define market segments, value propositions, targeting and positioning, claims development, and user needs. Collect and analyze essential data through secondary and primary market research. Create clear, compelling, data-driven recommendations for product and business development. Monitor market trends, industry activities, and St. Jude research to inform strategic decisions and outreach. External and Internal Engagement: Participate in initiating new product development process with St. Jude scientists. Collaborate with TDIE teammates in identifying & engaging potential partners. Interface with external vendors and customers to effectively manage and grow TDIE’s portfolios, while maintaining a customer focus throughout all activities. Assist in planning and executing events to educate and engage internal partners, e.g. departments, inventors. Attend, when appropriate, industry conferences. Technology Strategy Development & Execution: Create go-to-market strategies to help de-risk technologies. Working with TDIE team in development plans to translate technologies to external partners. Manage and update technology category data within department CRM with pertinent information to facilitate technology and business development. Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the goals of the department and institution. Comply with institutional policies and procedures that apply to marketing and new technology development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in new product development (upstream) in the life science/healthcare industry is required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in business or marketing is highly preferred.
• At least three (3) years of experience in go-to-market (downstream) marketing in the life science/healthcare industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Customer Insight Development Identify and define market segments, value propositions, targeting and positioning, claims development, and user needs.
• Collect and analyze essential data through secondary and primary market research.
• Create clear, compelling, data-driven recommendations for product and business development.
• Monitor market trends, industry activities, and St. Jude research to inform strategic decisions and outreach.
• Participate in initiating new product development process with St. Jude scientists.
• Collaborate with TDIE teammates in identifying & engaging potential partners.
• Interface with external vendors and customers to effectively manage and grow TDIE’s portfolios, while maintaining a customer focus throughout all activities.
• Assist in planning and executing events to educate and engage internal partners, e.g. departments, inventors.
• Attend, when appropriate, industry conferences.
• Create go-to-market strategies to help de-risk technologies.
• Working with TDIE team in development plans to translate technologies to external partners.
• Manage and update technology category data within department CRM with pertinent information to facilitate technology and business development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the goals of the department and institution.
• Comply with institutional policies and procedures that apply to marketing and new technology development activities.

What This Job Offers

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