Associate Product / Clinical Marketing Manager (Oncology Diagnostics) in Oxford

Status: Full Time

Division: Commercial / Marketing

Location: London-based (hybrid), remote (EU) considered for exceptional candidates

Travel: Ability to travel up to ~25% of the time (primarily for conferences, partner meetings, and launch-related activities)

Salary: Competitive

Reporting: CEO, with structured, hands-on coaching from an executive-level marketing and commercial strategy consultant with deep experience in oncology and diagnostics

Company Today, precision medicine coupled with advanced diagnostics is taking over. However, those innovations in medicine come with an ever-increasing price tag driven by more expensive and complicated solutions making them less accessible unless we do something about it. Signatur Biosciences was established with the mission of making cutting-edge diagnostic tools accessible to more patients around the world. As a startup we have developed a technology to profile complex molecular signatures in a single reaction using qPCR machines already in place in every biomedical lab around the world. Signatur Biosciences is a startup based in London, UK and in Liege, Belgium. We are building a team of individuals who share our passion for solving this problem through close collaboration and a sense of urgency.

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Associate Product / Clinical Marketing Manager to join our team. In this role, under the direction of the CEO and with close, hands-on coaching from an executive-level marketing and commercial strategy consultant with deep experience in oncology diagnostics, you will be responsible for leading and shaping the product marketing and go-to-market strategy, directly contributing to the preparation and execution of product launches, while also developing high-quality marketing content, supporting congress and event preparation, and building competitive and market intelligence.

If you are an intellectually curious self-starter with a passion for precision medicine and oncology, we would love to speak with you!

About the role: This is an early-career, high-impact role for someone who wants to build a career in precision oncology diagnostics marketing while taking real ownership early. Working closely with the CEO, senior external consultants, and internal R&D, clinical, and regulatory colleagues, you will play a leading role in shaping product positioning and go-to-market strategy, and will be directly involved in preparing and executing product launches for SigBio's oncology diagnostics. Through hands-on execution and structured exposure to senior-level decision-making, a strong performer in this role is expected to grow into a senior marketing leadership position as the company scales.

Main Responsibilities:

• Product Positioning (Supported Leadership)
  • Lead the development and evolution of product positioning for SigBio's oncology diagnostics, aligned with clinical evidence, access goals, and long-term corporate strategy.
  • Contribute directly to defining value propositions relative to existing gold-standard tests, including access-expanding and differentiated use cases.
  • Support corporate strategy workstreams by translating strategic hypotheses into clear, decision-ready marketing narratives and materials.
• Go-To-Market & Product Launch (Leadership)
  • Play a central role in preparing and executing product launches across RUO (Research use Only) / Early Access and EU regulated pathways.
  • Contribute to the design and rollout of Early Access / RUO programmes, including positioning, claims framing, and customer-facing materials.
  • Support EU go-to-market preparation, including launch sequencing, audience targeting, and dissemination strategy.
  • Map out reimbursement requirements and support Health Technology Assessment (HTA) engagement, in collaboration with external advisors and internal regulatory and clinical teams.
• Marketing Content & Scientific Communication (Ownership)
  • Develop high-quality marketing materials, including slide decks, one-pagers, and clinical summaries for different audiences (oncologists, pathologists, laboratories, partners).
  • Translate complex clinical and scientific concepts into clear, credible, and compliant marketing narratives.
  • Support preparation of materials for scientific congresses and industry events (e.g. ESMO, ASCO), including posters, presentations, and booth content.
  • Work with Key Opinion Leaders to gather feedback and build advocacy for the product.
• Competitive & Market Intelligence (Ownership)
  • Track competing diagnostic tests, emerging technologies, and commercial models in oncology and precision diagnostics.
  • Monitor relevant scientific publications, clinical guidelines, and market developments.
  • Contribute to assay portfolio extension strategy by evaluating unmet medical needs, emerging clinical use cases, and market opportunities.
  • Support strategic assessment of new assay concepts by helping steer development direction based on clinical relevance, commercial potential, and portfolio fit.
  • Synthesize insights into structured internal updates to inform positioning, go-to-market decisions, portfolio prioritisation, and leadership discussions.
• Technical Expertise
  • Develop a strong working understanding of molecular diagnostics, precision oncology workflows, and clinical decision-making pathways.
  • Understand regulatory distinctions (RUO vs regulated IVD) and their implications for marketing claims and communications.
  • Apply scientific rigor and accuracy to all external-facing materials.
• Project and Product Delivery
  • Collect, synthesise, and communicate customer and market feedback to inform the development and refinement of diagnostic tests.
  • Actively contribute to new product development projects by providing market, clinical, and customer insights throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Support key commercial and strategic initiatives with structured, reliable execution.
  • Continuously improve internal marketing processes, templates, and content libraries.

Skills, Experience & Attributes:

• Essential Skills/Experience
  • Degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, or a related field.
  • Early-career profile with high learning agility and intellectual curiosity.
  • Exposure to oncology and diagnostics, preferably molecular or precision diagnostics.
  • Strong written and visual communication skills (slides, structured documents).
  • Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, evolving startup environments.
• Desirable Skills/Experience
  • Prior experience in a diagnostics, medtech, or healthcare-focused company or agency.
  • Familiarity with scientific marketing, medical communications, or product marketing.
  • Exposure to commercialisation or go-to-market projects.
  • Direct sales exposure (a plus but not required).

Key Competencies:

• Learning agility and intellectual curiosity.
• Scientific thinking and attention to detail.
• Clear, structured communication.
• Ownership mindset and accountability.
• Collaboration across technical and commercial teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary plus equity participation.
• Annual leave.
• Health reimbursement.
• Pension.
• Opportunity for rapid professional growth through direct exposure to company leadership and senior commercial expertise.

As we continue to grow, our benefits package may evolve. The benefits outlined above are accurate as of the job posting date, but may differ at time of hire. Signatur Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion in the workspace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), genetic information, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law.