Marketing Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an organized, enthusiastic Marketing Specialist to join our growing team. This is an entry-level role well-suited to someone early in their marketing career who is eager to develop broad skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Approximately half of this role is dedicated to trade show and event planning and execution; the remainder is spent supporting other members of the marketing team across content, digital, and campaign activities.

What you'll do

Event Management

• Execute tasks associated with trade shows, conferences, webinars, and other events, including logistics coordination, vendor communication, travel planning, and materials preparation.
• Communicate necessary information to required vendors, organizers, and event participants in a timely manner.
• Manage collateral, promotional items, and booth materials related to events.
• Ensure event-related deliverables are tracked and fulfilled on schedule.
• Coordinate pre- and post-event communications, including outreach to attendees and internal stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise during on-site events.

Marketing Team Support

• Support the execution of email, social media, and digital ad campaigns using available tools and systems.
• Develop content pieces with clear direction, including blog posts, social media copy, email drafts, and sales enablement materials.
• Maintain content on the website and other digital platforms including coordinating updates with vendors as needed.
• Utilize existing templates to create new marketing pieces, ensuring adherence to CRIO brand guidelines.
• Clearly communicate status and progress of assigned work and consistently meet deadlines.
• Assist with project coordination, helping to keep internal marketing initiatives on track.
• Support other marketing team members with ad hoc tasks as priorities evolve.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of professional experience in marketing, event coordination, or a related role; internship experience is welcome.
• Familiarity with the clinical research or life sciences industry is a plus, but not required.

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with marketing tools and software platforms; able to learn new systems quickly.
• Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Collaborative team player who builds positive relationships internally and externally.
• Willingness to travel to industry events and the CRIO annual conference.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HubSpot, a CRM, or project management tools.
• Familiarity with eClinical platforms, clinical trial sites, or the broader clinical research ecosystem.
• Basic design skills using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits & Perks

• Work from anywhere (US based) 
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k company match
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision (Company Paid 100%)
• Life insurance
• Professional Development Reimbursement 
• Work From Home Expense Reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity

CRIO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time remote position. Occasional travel may be required based on business needs. Some flexibility in working hours may be needed to accommodate project schedules or time zone differences.

Disability Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact Human Resources to request assistance.

Salary Range: $55,000 -- $70,000