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Marketing Operations Specialist

Digital People
Forest, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Location: Mettawa, IL (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Contract through December 2026 (possible extension)

Overview

Our client, a global pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Marketing Operations Specialist to support their Digital Lab Email Team. This newly created role focuses on agency management, process optimization, and reporting for high-volume email campaigns targeting patients and healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and train external agency partners on the Knak email tool; reinforce best practices and governance
  • Audit email work to identify quality issues and improve processes
  • Create and manage newsletters to communicate updates to internal and external users
  • Support enterprise initiatives, including workflow standardization (Workfront) and vendor coordination
  • Develop and deliver monthly/quarterly reporting; identify opportunities to automate (Power BI preferred)
  • Partner with stakeholders, lead meetings/training sessions, and manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in email marketing, marketing operations, or project management
  • Strong communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams and agencies
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

  • Power BI or reporting tools experience
  • Familiarity with Workfront and email platforms like Knak
  • Digital or agency experience

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

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