Job Description

C2’s client, a Chicago-based, not-for-profit healthcare incubator and innovation hub, seeks a Marketing Manager, Partner Program Delivery to lead marketing delivery for its corporate partnership programs. Its mission is to accelerate the pace of change of healthcare. Built as a neutral platform, the organization brings entrepreneurs together with industry leaders, scientists and clinicians from across the globe to develop next-generation healthcare and life sciences technologies. Its community includes more than 1,000 current and alumni startups working alongside dozens of hospitals, health systems, universities and established companies, all grounded in one belief: collaboration is the best way to improve healthcare.

The marketing team drives growth by attracting founders and corporate partners and by delivering the programs behind its partnerships, venture acceleration and brand goals. This role reports to the marketing director, a member of the leadership team.

The ideal candidate pairs strong project management with sound marketing judgment and excellent writing and editing skills. They bring clarity to ambiguous or fast-moving situations, own a portfolio of programs with confidence, set expectations with internal and external stakeholders and make thoughtful tradeoffs when priorities or scope shift. Every hire embraces five core values: never stop experimenting, be the host, turn over rocks, make others successful and speak your mind.

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Direct hire, full-time
Location: Chicago, IL, currently hybrid and transitioning to fully on-site
Compensation: $70,000 to $80,000 base salary, plus eligibility for an executive incentive plan
Benefits: Choice of medical, dental and vision plans; unlimited PTO and a company-wide winter break between Christmas and New Year’s; access to a 403(b) and FSA plans for medical, child care and transit expenses; a tax-free monthly cell phone stipend; and dedicated monthly learning time with periodic workshops
Technology: Company-provided hardware

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing for the organization’s corporate partnership programs from kickoff through launch, promotion and post-program follow-up
• Translate partner goals and contractual commitments into communications plans with clear timelines, deliverables, owners and approval paths
• Develop program assets for web, email, social, events, presentations and partner toolkits, including landing pages, launch announcements and program collateral
• Coordinate internal and external creative resources as needed to keep program marketing on brand, polished and on schedule
• Serve as the primary marketing partner to the Partnerships team, flagging risks, scope changes, dependencies and resource needs early
• Refine templates, processes and repeatable ways of working across the program portfolio
• Track and report program marketing performance, capture lessons learned and identify proof points, case study opportunities and ways to improve future programs

Requirements

• Bring 5+ years of experience in marketing communications, account management, integrated marketing or a related discipline
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related field
• Demonstrate experience managing multiple marketing campaigns or client or partner programs simultaneously
• Write and edit clear, accurate copy with knowledge of the AP Stylebook
• Manage cross-functional projects, control scope, set priorities and follow through with close attention to detail
• Plan marketing communications and execute campaigns across email, web, social and other channels
• Create program visuals using graphic design and visual storytelling skills
• Uphold brand standards and ensure quality across deliverables
• Analyze and report on program marketing performance
• Show familiarity with CRM and marketing automation tools, with HubSpot preferred
• Use generative AI tools fluently

Nice to Have

• Background in healthcare, innovation or startup ecosystems
• SEO or AEO experience
• Video editing skills with Final Cut, Premiere or similar tools

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All candidates must be located and authorized to work in the United States. C2 does not sponsor work visas. No C2C.