Ardena, US (Somerset, New Jersey)

Introduction to Ardena

As a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), Ardena partners with pharmaceutical companies of all sizes—from emerging biotech to global industry leaders—united by the mission to help biopharma innovators navigate drug development with precision, quality, and speed, bringing their molecules from discovery to the clinic and market. Our fully integrated services span drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, nanomedicine, clinical logistics, bioanalytical services, state research, fill & finish, and CMC regulatory support.

With a rapidly growing international footprint, Ardena is home to over 750 professionals across six strategic locations—Belgium (Ghent), the Netherlands (Oss and Assen), Sweden (Södertälje), Spain (Pamplona), and Somerset, New Jersey (the US). Our open and transparent culture is built on collaboration, ownership, and innovation, guided by our We CARE values. We foster a communicative environment where mutual respect, accountability, and excellence empower our team.

We are looking for skilled and motivated professionals eager to grow their careers in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting out, Ardena provides a dynamic workplace where you can contribute to meaningful drug development projects, expand your knowledge, and be part of a global team committed to making a difference. The successful candidate will work in our Somerset, N. J., USA location with approximately 25% international travel.

If you are ready to take on new opportunities, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to the future of medicine, Ardena is the place for you.

For the Ardena Business Unit based in Somerset (US), we are looking for an Associate Director, Scientific Marketing & Commercial Operations.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Associate Director of Scientific Marketing & Commercial Operations to join our global CDMO/CRO organization. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing our go-to-market strategy, optimizing commercial performance, and enabling sustained growth through impactful marketing and sales operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is an inspirational leader with a proven ability to drive results with compassion and passion. They will possess strong business acumen, bring deep experience in marketing and commercial enablement, and thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, and client-centric environment.

The Marketing and Commercial Operations Associate Director will also be a critical link between our scientific, operational, sales, program management and legal teams. This role is responsible for identifying and shaping service offerings based on internal capabilities and market needs and translating these into impactful marketing and sales tools that drive business growth.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bridge Science and Business: Collaborate closely with scientists, project managers, and business development to understand capabilities, project insights, and innovation potential. Develop and lead commercial operations and marketing strategy in alignment with global business objectives.
• Cross-Functional & External Collaboration: Cultivate strong partnerships across global functions including R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and HR to ensure seamless commercial execution.
• Content Creation & Communication: Translate scientific and operational insights into high-quality marketing and sales materials, including: presentations, white papers, info sheets, webinars, website content.
• Pricing: Lead efforts to develop and maintain a pricing process and associated tools to ensure quick turnaround time and accurate quotes aligned with business profitability requirements. Develop pricing strategy for both development and commercial programs to maximize win rates and margins. Help prepare and participate in key customer contract negotiations by working with the Sales team, Program Management team and ELT members.
• Quoting: Manage the day-to-day activities by the proposal writing team. Ensure proper mechanisms are in place to engage cross-functional as needed to complete quotes for customers. Collaborate with BD team and PM team to prioritize efforts and strategies on the quote structure.

YOUR PROFILE 

• Master’s degree is required with 6+ years of progressive experience in marketing and commercial operations, preferably within the biopharma, CDMO, or life sciences sector. PhD in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field; MBA or marketing experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of drug development and CDMO services
• Demonstrated success in leading commercial strategy, campaign development, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle and B2B marketing within a highly regulated environment.
• Soft skills that align with our CARE values- Communicative, Accountable, Reliable, and Excellent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a natural ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Up 25% international travel

WHAT WE OFFER

At Ardena, we recognize that our people drive our success. We offer:

✔ A competitive salary with a tailor-made benefits package, including: medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

✔ Salary Range - $125K-150K

✔ Paid Time Off
✔ A dynamic, global work environment with career growth opportunities
✔ Access to Ardena Academy, our internal learning platform for professional development
✔ A chance to contribute to groundbreaking drug development projects that make a real impact

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to start your career path with Ardena? Click the application button and join us in shaping the future of drug development!