Interim Growth Marketing Manager

Boston, MA (Remote)

$60/hr – $100/hrSenior LevelContract

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the growth marketing function from strategy to execution, aligning funnel performance, CRM/marketing ops, and cross-functional initiatives with business goals while guiding the marketing team through scalable processes and data-driven optimization.

  • Lead growth strategy and funnel optimization across acquisition and lead generation
  • Drive CRM, lead management, and marketing-to-sales handoff improvements
  • Build dashboards, KPIs, and data-driven programs to measure and improve performance

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead growth marketing strategy across the customer acquisition and lead generation funnel.
  • Assess and optimize CRM, lead management, and marketing-to-sales handoff processes.
  • Analyze funnel performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve conversion rates and campaign effectiveness.
  • Develop and implement scalable marketing processes, workflows, and operational improvements.
  • Partner with marketing leadership to prioritize initiatives and align marketing efforts with business objectives.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to marketing team members across digital marketing, content, and marketing operations.
  • Establish dashboards, reporting frameworks, and KPIs to measure marketing performance.
  • Identify root causes of performance issues and implement data-driven solutions.
  • Support product and growth marketing initiatives that drive pipeline generation and customer engagement.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Product Marketing, or Marketing Leadership roles.
  • Strong marketing strategy background with demonstrated success improving funnel performance and business outcomes.
  • Experience owning or implementing marketing processes, systems, and operational improvements.
  • Deep understanding of CRM platforms, lead management, marketing operations, and performance analytics.
  • Ability to step into a leadership capacity and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making.
  • Experience evaluating marketing performance metrics and identifying opportunities for optimization.

Preferred

  • Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, scientific instruments, CROs, research tools, or related industries.
  • Background in highly structured, process-driven organizations known for operational excellence.
  • Familiarity with root-cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
  • Experience serving as a strategic advisor to marketing leadership during periods of growth or transformation.
  • High-potential marketing leaders ready to step into a broader strategic role are also encouraged to apply.
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