SynCardia Systems, LLC, a Picard Medical Company, is headquartered in Tucson, AZ. We manufacture and sell the world's first and only US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada approved total artificial heart as bridge to transplant for patients suffering from biventricular heart failure The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart™ is available in two sizes to accommodate patients’ diverse physiologies. The Freedom Portable Driver™ allows clinically stable patients to be discharged from the hospital to enjoy life at home while they wait for a heart transplant. The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart™ has been successfully used in over 2,100 patients and is the most widely used and extensively studied total artificial heart in the world. For additional information and label information, visit us at www.syncardia.com.

Position description:

SynCardia is seeking a results-driven Marketing Manager to lead integrated marketing initiatives that elevate our brand, support sales objectives, and amplify the impact of our lifesaving Total Artificial Heart technologies. This position combines strategic leadership, creative development, and project execution across channels. The ideal candidate has experience in the medical device or healthcare sector and is ready to scale both people and programs in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. To this end, the Marketing Manager will be working together with Sales and Clinical Affairs professionals at the Company's Tucson site. Moderate travel is required.

Principal responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution

+ Develop and manage an annual marketing calendar with integrated campaigns aligned to business priorities.

+ Lead end-to-end planning and execution of product and awareness campaigns—including digital, print, PR, and events.

+ Translate business and clinical goals into clear marketing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and lead generation.

Team & Project Leadership

+ Supervise marketing specialists, interns, and contractors as needed, lead onboarding, mentoring, and delegation of work.

+ Drive cross-functional collaboration with sales, clinical, and product teams to ensure marketing alignment and execution.

Content Development & Digital Marketing

+ Oversee content planning and development, including social media, web, email, and sales enablement tools.

+ Ensure brand consistency and clinical accuracy across all materials and media.

+ Manage digital platforms including website CMS, email automation, and analytics dashboards (e.g., Hootsuite, Google Analytics).

Event, PR, and Media Engagement

+ Direct marketing for key trade shows, medical congresses, and patient events; manage booth logistics and post-event follow-up.

+ Secure earned media, coordinate press releases, and cultivate media relationships within the heart failure and transplant space.

Performance & Analytics

+ Own monthly and quarterly marketing performance reporting; monitor KPIs and ROI to refine campaigns.

+ Recommend and implement improvements to increase efficiency, engagement, and lead quality.

Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field (MBA or Master’s a plus).

+ 6+ years in marketing roles with increasing responsibility; 2+ years managing people or cross-functional projects.

+ Experience in regulated medical device or healthcare marketing required.

+ Strong project management skills with ability to lead complex initiatives independently.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at content creation and editing.

+ Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, CMS platforms, and social media tools. Passion for mission-driven work with patients, clinicians, and cutting-edge technologies.

+ Proven experience of successfully directing the efforts of diverse teams located across multiple locations/time zones is required.

+ Effective team builder and problem solver, exhibiting a collaborative management style and the ability to bring out the best in people through example.

+ Excellent communicator who radiates compassion, integrity, and loyalty to SynCardia and its customers, partners, shareholders, and employee.

Application Process:

If you are a team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, have as strong sense of ownership and a proven track record of professional and / or academic accomplishments, you should submit your CV with a cover letter indicating the position you are applying for, and highlighting your motivation, skills, background, and salary expectation to hr@syncardia.com. Only applications in English will be evaluated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $61,000.16 per year

Benefits:

+ Dental insurance

+ Health insurance

+ Vision insurance

Schedule:

+ Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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