Marketing Communications Manager in Cambridge

This is a full-time 9-month fixed term contract within the Marketing department, working in our Cambridge office on a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days in the office).

Are you passionate about storytelling, content creation, and communications that make a real difference? At Cycle Pharma, we're looking for a Marketing Communications Manager to join us on a 9-month maternity cover contract and lead the development of impactful communications and content across our organisation, focusing on our rare metabolic product portfolio. This is a hands-on role for an exceptional writer who enjoys creating compelling content, shaping communication strategies, and bringing campaigns to life across multiple channels.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and overseeing a wide range of communications, from product launch materials and patient-facing content to corporate messaging, public relations, social media, and internal communications. Writing and content creation will form a significant proportion of the role, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who combines creativity with strategic thinking and strong project management skills.

You'll work closely with Brand Managers, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Compliance, Cycle Vita (Patient Support Hub), and Sales teams to deliver high-quality, compliant communications that support our business objectives.

What you’ll be doing in this role:

• Lead the development and delivery of compelling content and communications across multiple channels and audiences.
• Write, edit and manage a broad range of marketing and corporate materials including press releases, brochures, patient and healthcare professional materials, websites, email campaigns, social media content, presentations and promotional assets.
• Support, coach and develop a team of two, conducting regular one-to-one meetings and providing ongoing support to help them grow and succeed in their roles.
• Partner with graphic designers to transform content into engaging and effective marketing materials.
• Own and manage the annual communications plan, working closely with Brand Managers, Cycle Vita and other stakeholders to ensure consistent and impactful messaging.
• Support product launches and campaign activity through the creation of audience-focused messaging and content strategies.
• Drive the development of Cycle's content and communications approach, including tone of voice, content governance, SEO best practice and audience engagement strategies.
• Manage public relations communications, including press releases and media-related activity.
• Support the delivery of multi-channel marketing activity including conferences, exhibitions, advisory boards, digital campaigns, translations and promotional materials.
• Challenge existing approaches and identify new and innovative ways to communicate with key audiences using data and insight to inform decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure communications projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with agreed objectives.
• Ensure all communications and promotional materials comply with relevant regulatory, legal and compliance requirements.

The following skills and experience will be important in helping to set you up to succeed in this role:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience in Communications, Marketing, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in a communications, content marketing, copywriting, public relations or marketing communications role.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences.
• Demonstrable experience creating content across multiple channels including digital, print, social media and corporate communications.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience developing communication plans and delivering integrated campaigns.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Previous line management, mentoring or people leadership experience.
• Experience within pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, HIPAA requirements, and healthcare communications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

What can we offer to you:

• A collaborative high performing work environment
• Company profit related bonus
• Hybrid working with flexible start and finish times
• Opportunity to join a fast growing and ambitious business
• Company pension scheme
• 100% employer paid membership for Private Health Insurance
• Life and Critical Illness Insurance
• Corporate Gym membership
• Regular team building events and an agile working environment

Diversity and Inclusion statement: At Cycle Pharmaceuticals, we are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, positive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and embrace diversity, and we are working to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We value your unique contributions and encourage you to join us in shaping a more inclusive future. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether during the application process or in the workplace - we will be happy to support your needs. At Cycle, equality, inclusion, and respect are at the core of everything we do. We fully comply with all applicable employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, work authorization, and employment eligibility verification.