Senior Marketing Operations Manager

WuXi AppTec is seeking a highly capable and execution-focused Senior Manager, Marketing Operations to serve as the operational backbone of their high-performing international marketing organization. This role is responsible for driving excellence in budget management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional project execution, ensuring marketing effectiveness and financial accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end tracking and reporting of marketing budgets across multiple channels (e.g., digital media, vendors, internal budgets)
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of all budget reporting
• Partner closely with Finance and Accounts Payable to:
• Ensure accurate coding and allocation of expenses
• Resolve discrepancies proactively
• Ensure timely vendor payments
• Support annual budget planning cycles with clean, reliable data and insights
• Use data and analytics to measure lead generation success, refine outreach strategies, and report on KPIs to ensure optimal ROI for marketing efforts
• Maintain a strong understanding of current trends, technologies, and competitive activities in the biotech and pharma CRDMO sector, especially regarding small molecule and TIDES solutions
• Oversee operational management of 8–14 marketing vendors and partners
• Ensure vendors are properly onboarded, supported, and paid in a timely manner
• Serve as the primary coordination point between vendors and internal teams for operational needs
• Maintain operational consistency and efficiency across vendor engagements
• Drive coordination and tracking of key marketing initiatives across a matrixed team
• Own monthly marketing reporting processes:
• Coordinate inputs across stakeholders
• Ensure timely delivery of leadership-ready reports
• Provide visibility into project status, risks, and dependencies
• Proactively identify issues and escalate when needed to keep initiatives on track
• Support internal and external meeting logistics, including coordination with global stakeholders
• Assist with execution of key initiatives such as tradeshows and international sales meetings
• Provide operational support for team needs, ensuring seamless execution across activities

Requirements:

• 7–12 years of experience in marketing operations, project management, business operations, or executive administration within a complex organization
• Strong experience in budget tracking, financial reporting, and operational coordination
• Proven ability to navigate and execute within highly matrixed, global organizations
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• PowerPoint proficiency
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com)