The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University, School of Medicine is a recognized leader in advancing medical research, education, and clinical care. With a strong commitment to expanding clinical and translational research across cardiology, cardiac surgery, critical care, anesthesia, imaging, thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, and translational science, we are at the forefront of improving patient outcomes. Our department is actively engaged in numerous sponsored research studies, making this an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and professional team member.
We are seeking a full-time Community Outreach Marketing Specialist (Marketing Specialist 3) to lead the implementation of marketing outreach efforts that promote our programs, services, events, and products. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-driven, with a proven ability to build relationships, think creatively, and solve problems. You will play a key role in communicating the impactful work we do at Stanford, building trust and engaging with referring physicians, healthcare providers, and patients. Strong communication skills are essential as you will be tasked with relaying complex medical information in a way that resonates with both doctors and patients, persuading them to consider Stanford’s world-class care and services.
In this role, you will work closely with physicians and medical teams, managing relationships and acting as a key point of contact to expand our outreach efforts. Understanding the local demographics and building strategies that effectively target the Bay Area healthcare community will be key to your success. You will also be tasked with promoting Stanford’s cutting-edge research and clinical services, with a focus on expanding our reach to the broader medical community and patient populations.
If you’re a dynamic marketing professional with a passion for medical outreach, we invite you to apply and join our team in making a meaningful impact in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.
To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter expressing what makes you interested in the position and how your skills and capabilities align with the job requirements along with your online application.
Duties include*:
- Travel Requirements: Must have a vehicle to visit medical and cardiologist offices within and outside of the Bay Area for outreach activities.
- Develop and communicate marketing plans across the organization to educate and engage stakeholders.
- Build collaborative partnerships with other departments, programs, services, events, and external vendors.
- Ability to work independently when needed, while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the team.
- Support marketing goals by overseeing event planning and management as needed.
- Manage relationships with key vendors and consultants to enhance marketing efforts.
- Develop creative outreach strategies and identify solutions to promote Stanford’s services.
- Actively engage with referring physicians, healthcare providers, and patients to drive awareness and influence decisions.
- Manage relationships with key vendors and consultants to enhance marketing efforts.
- Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
* - Other duties may also be assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Background in pharma or medical device sales (preferably within the cardiothoracic field).
- Preferred multilingual ability to facilitate community outreach in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
- Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leaders.
- Extensive knowledge of strategic analysis, customer segmentation strategies and business and marketing planning.
- Demonstrated experience in integrated marketing strategy and execution across channels including digital; and print.
- Demonstrated application of market research and data analysis.
- Excellent project manager with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience presenting to senior management.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
- CA Driver’s License-Valid and in State Required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.
- Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
- Rarely sort/file paperwork.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide.
