If you have a passion for language with writing excellence and a background of success in a corporate environment, this new role for the marketing communications specialist at Aspen Medical Products offers some compelling opportunities. You will:

• Collaborate with talented people, including project stakeholders, and have ample learning opportunities. For example, you'll learn healthcare marketing, if you don't already know it.
• Work closely with the U.S. based team but also enjoy global exposure working with the international team.
• Bring your strong ideas to the table and contribute from the ideation stage forward. Your input will be welcomed and appreciated.
• Join Aspen as it is actively expanding the product line. You'll learn right along with the team.
• Become part of a great family-oriented culture in a "Best Places to Work" environment, with leaders who truly care about employees and place an emphasis on quality of life, fun events and more.

At Aspen Medical Products we pride ourselves on making the best products in the industry, products that change people's lives. We have won many industry awards for our medical devices, which are sold through hospitals, medical practices, chiropractors, and pain management clinics. We believe that enjoying your work and making valuable contributions to business are equally vital. To that end, Aspen has been designated one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County by the Orange County Register and the Orange County Business Journal for eight years.

To be a good fit for the Marketing Communications Specialist opportunity, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism or a related field  
• 3-5 years of relevant writing experience in a corporate environment
• Excellent writing skills and experience:
  • Writing for technical audiences, preferably in the medical industry, paying strict attention to regulatory and compliance verbiage, such as for the FDA or similar
  • Solid copywriting experience; ability to use different voices as appropriate for copy ranging from corporate communication to web pages to sell sheets, etc.
  • Strong grasp of AP Style
  • Proven editing and proofing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of product positioning, value propositions and messaging directed to a diverse audience, ideally including clinical healthcare providers, distributors and patients
• Fundamental knowledge and ability to apply current marketing principles and best practices
• Effective project planning and management skills with demonstrated experience managing multiple projects at various stages of development
• Solid computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Keynote
• Prior experience in the medical device industry, marketing to clinical audiences preferred. 

In addition, success will require the following competencies and characteristics:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work well under tight timeframes and changing priorities, and handle multiple tasks with efficiency and effectiveness
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Excellent organization, follow up and follow through on each project
• Strong relationship-building skills, ability to collaborate and effectively perform within global cross-functional teams with conflicting priorities
• Ability to work independently and exhibit a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed

At present, you will work remotely from your home office. Post Covid restrictions, we anticipate working in the office at least part-time, however, our reentry plan is not yet established.

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Reporting to and working closely with the Senior Marketing Manager, as Marketing Communications Specialist, you will support domestic and international Corporate project development through the delivery of a variety of traditional and digital marketing materials. You will work in accordance with corporate, sales and marketing goals and objectives, and in line with Aspen's brand guidelines and graphic and quality standards. You will track project tasks and delivery schedules, manage approvals and document control processing, coordinate multilingual projects, and ensure they are executed in a timely manner and according to deadlines.

This is a role with a heavy writing component. You will leverage your strong marketing and writing skills as you focus heavily on product positioning and launches, marketing collateral and the approval process. You will support advertising campaigns, sales, and promotional activities targeting various audiences including healthcare professionals, distributors and patients. Specifically, you will:

• Execute activities in an efficient manner, on budget and on time, aligned with Aspen quality and graphic standards 
• Work collaboratively to support planning, development and implementation of marketing tactics to support sales, ensure maximum brand exposure and market penetration for Aspen and its products
• Contribute to and coordinate the development of marketing materials 
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on strategy and messaging
• Ensure strong copywriting and content accuracy and consistency
• Create project timelines, manage delivery schedules ensuring project development, approvals and post-production activities are completed on time and per deadlines
• Contribute to the yearly marketing plan and budget forecasting, track expenses and generate status reports as required
• Collaborate with Graphics team on the development and delivery timelines, communications content and marketing direction
• Proof projects for accuracy throughout project development through final delivery
• Supports approved miscellaneous projects as identified

This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

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Autonomy and support
We’ll look to you to achieve goals independently and assume ownership of your areas of responsibility. At the same time, you’ll have support when you need it and plenty of opportunities to collaborate. Our goal is to set you up for success and support you when needed.

Award-winning products enhance the quality of people's lives
Backed by over 25 years of R&D, Aspen Medical Products help patients cope with chronic conditions, manage pain, and heal faster (see testimonials in the video on The Role tab). Our innovative approach and strong business model have earned us distinctions. In addition to the workplace excellence awards mentioned above, we have won:

• Several Spine Technology Awards from Orthopedics This Week.
• The American Technology Award, in the medical device category, from TechAmerica Foundation.
• Awards for delivering exceptional service as a vendor, from Hanger/SPS, a leading distributor of orthotic and prosthetic patient care and therapeutic products, services and solutions.
• And others.

Exemplary culture
You will find a close-knit culture that values mutual respect at Aspen. The numerous "Best Places to Work" awards we've won represent high levels of employee satisfaction (as reported by employees) as well as excellence in benefits, pay, work/life balance and culture.

Competitive benefits package
The health, satisfaction and security of you and your family are important to your well-being and important to us. We offer a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family; life insurance; paid vacation; and a 401(k) plan with company match. 

Pictured: Just a couple of the many awards we have received.

This is a role for a marketing professional who is driven to learn and ready to roll up his/her sleeves to get things done. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of their responsibilities and develop strong content for varying audiences, including technical audiences. There will be plenty of moving parts and the pace will be fast. Not only will you need excellent organizational skills, but you'll also need the flexibility and adaptability to adjust as priorities shift. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Marketing Communications Specialist, you will:

• Be clear, accurate and pay close attention to detail
• Take a proactive approach to getting up to speed with our processes, technologies and products quickly
• Continue to expand your knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis
• Take ownership of your role and manage your responsibilities independently, but also know when to ask for help
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing with others
• Combine analytical skills with creativity in solving problems
• Keep a constant eye out for ways to improve processes 

If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity, and you meet the minimum requirements, we look forward to hearing from you.