Head of Marketing in Letchworth

This role is a key opportunity to establish and embed a high‑performing marketing function within Evestia Clinical, aligned to our commercial growth ambitions and specialist positioning as a global CRO. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will build on the strategic foundations already in place, translating clear messaging, positioning and go‑to‑market plans into consistent, effective day‑to‑day delivery. You will be responsible for creating a scalable marketing operating framework, introducing structure, discipline and accountability into how marketing activity is planned and executed, while ensuring strong alignment to business priorities. As the organisation continues to grow, the role will evolve to include building out the marketing team and developing specialist partnerships in line with key business milestones. Ultimately, you will play a central role in driving measurable impact, contributing to pipeline growth and strengthening Evestia Clinical’s market presence in a way that is both sustainable and scalable.

What will your job look like?

• Owning and leading the delivery of go‑to‑market strategy, ensuring clear alignment between commercial priorities and marketing execution
• Driving measurable pipeline contribution through targeted, performance‑led marketing initiatives
• Leading the development of Evestia Clinical’s brand, strengthening our positioning and digital presence in the CRO market
• Defining and delivering thought leadership and content strategies that showcase our expertise and differentiate our offering
• Overseeing the strategy and execution of conferences and events to support commercial growth and brand visibility
• Championing the adoption of AI‑enabled marketing approaches to enhance efficiency, insight and impact
• Establishing robust marketing operations, including performance tracking, measurement frameworks and reporting to leadership
• Leading brand integration and supporting broader growth programmes as the organisation scales
• Partnering closely with senior leadership, and managing external partners and suppliers to deliver high‑quality outcomes
• Owning the marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation of investment and a clear return on spend

What will you need to succeed?

• Strong experience within CRO or life sciences services, with a clear understanding of sponsor expectations and clinical trial environments
• Proven B2B marketing leadership experience within high‑value, long sales cycle environments
• Demonstrated ability to drive pipeline growth through digital and performance‑led marketing activity
• Hands‑on expertise in PPC and paid LinkedIn strategy, including campaign optimisation, remarketing and scaling (not just agency oversight)
• Strong analytical capability, with experience in performance measurement, KPI setting and senior stakeholder reporting
• Experience building and leading teams, including working effectively with external partners, agencies and contractors
• Excellent written communication and messaging skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders in scientific or technical settings

What we offer you in return?

• 25 days of vacation
• Vacation days purchasing scheme
• 1 extra vacation day per each 3 years of service
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Sabbatical of 3 to 6 months (after 3 years of service)
• 1 volunteer day per year
• Free food and beverages at all offices
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Networks Groups
• Flexible and hybrid work

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Does joining Evestia Clinical and making a global impact excite you? Then it's time to apply! We are eager to meet ambitious candidates. Remember, we hire for potential and passion. Therefore if you feel you're a good fit but don't meet every single requirement, please submit your application anyway. We want to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We are deeply proud of our people and the successes we achieve together. We actively seek out and hire individuals with diverse backgrounds, voices, beliefs, and perspectives to join our growing global workforce. At Evestia Clinical, we believe that each person is unique. We celebrate your individuality, knowing that diverse viewpoints fuel innovation and drive excellence. We foster true partnership across our global teams, guided by genuine care for our colleagues. Our managers are dedicated to upholding this inclusive environment in every aspect of employment—from hiring and promotion to training and benefits.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

EVESTIA CLINICAL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We ensure fair treatment of all applicants and employees, without discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Evestia Clinical and require an accommodation or special assistance during the application process, please notify our recruitment team by sending an email with your request to HR@evestiaclinical.com.