Marketing Associate

Marketing Associate - Life Sciences (9-Month Contract)

At Croda, we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible, and Together, creates our purpose: Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialize in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care markets. We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration, and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we are looking for a Marketing Associate - Life Sciences (9-Month Contract) based in Princeton, NJ to support strategic marketing initiatives that enhance Croda's market presence, customer engagement, and growth across our Life Sciences portfolio. This role will partner closely with commercial, technical, innovation, and global marketing teams to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling customer-focused marketing programs.

Who We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Business, Communications, or a related field.

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in marketing, product marketing, scientific communications, digital marketing, or a related business function.
• Experience supporting B2B marketing campaigns, customer communications, events, and content development.
• Exposure to pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccine technologies, drug delivery systems, excipients, or related Life Sciences markets preferred.
• Experience using CRM platforms, digital marketing tools, marketing automation systems, or analytics platforms is a plus.

Other

• Ability to translate technical and scientific information into clear, customer-focused messaging.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Analytical mindset with an interest in market research, competitive intelligence, and campaign performance.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across local and global teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the development and execution of strategic marketing programs for Croda's Life Sciences business.
• Create and maintain scientific marketing content, brochures, customer presentations, technical communications, and digital assets.
• Assist with planning and execution of product launches, customer campaigns, webinars, conferences, and industry events.
• Develop customer-facing materials that communicate the value of Croda's Life Sciences technologies and solutions.
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to identify industry trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities.
• Support sales enablement through customer presentations, value propositions, marketing tools, and campaign materials.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Regulatory, Commercial, and Global Marketing teams to help ensure technical accuracy and compelling messaging.
• Monitor campaign performance and marketing metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support website updates, digital campaigns, lead generation activities, and customer communications.
• Assist with initiatives that strengthen Croda's brand as a trusted innovation partner in the Life Sciences market.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and access to applicable benefits and resources available for fixed-term contract employees, based on the terms of the assignment and applicable law.

• Competitive compensation for a 9-month fixed-term contract assignment.
• Paid holidays and/or time off where applicable.
• Professional development and exposure to global Life Sciences marketing initiatives.
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading commercial, scientific, technical, and innovation teams.
• A purpose-led culture guided by Croda values: Innovative, Responsible, and Together.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, 9-month fixed-term contract position.
• This is a site-based role located in Princeton, New Jersey.
• Some travel may be required to support conferences, customer events, and internal meetings.
• Annual Base Salary Range: $74,000.00-$94,000.00 This range reflects the base salary the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level. Additional compensation, such as annual bonuses or other incentives, may be offered based on eligibility and company policies.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people who have traveled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organization with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify