Mark F. Eberhardt
B2B marketing professional with experience in medical devices, clinical research, consulting companies targeting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medtech audiences
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With over twenty five years of experience my career has been focused on developing revenue generating marketing campaigns in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device markets. The last 15 years of my career I have been the Head of Marketing for several different organizations, and I have specialized in elevation of the marketing department from a cost center to a strategic demand generation program. I have successfully conceptualized and implemented innovative marketing initiatives - including both digital and traditional media channels - to drive market impact and expansion.
Career Highlights
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Strategic Marketing Director
Parexel International
2024
Designed and implemented account-based marketing strategies to support the company’s growth at targeted accounts.
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Executed the delivery of account specific sales support materials that assisted in the capture of new business awards totaling over $170 million dollars.
Senior Director of Marketing
Biocoat Incorporated
2018 - 2024
Led all global branding, marketing strategy, and communications efforts while serving as a leadership team member and reporting to the CEO of a medical device company.
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Accelerated revenue growth from $250K in 2019 to $2M in 2023 by launching a comprehensive rebranding initiative and targeted customer acquisition program.
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Drove a 175% increase in qualified leads by strategically repositioning the company to align with market demands.
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Elevated marketing-qualified leads by 85% through the implementation of a multichannel product marketing strategy.
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Orchestrated successful new product launches by collaborating closely with R&D and Sales, ensuring seamless market entry and adoption.
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Built an inbound sales funnel and KPI tracking program using Salesforce.com and HubSpot, enhancing lead tracking and conversion insights.
Senior Marketing Director
Ergomed plc
2017 - 2018
Directed the marketing team and crafted a global marketing strategy for a mid-sized CRO, ensuring brand consistency and market positioning. Established corporate branding guidelines and spearheaded digital marketing initiatives, including strategy development and campaign execution, to drive brand visibility and lead generation.
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Increased website traffic by 20% by planning, designing, and developing the organization’s website, seamlessly integrating a company acquisition, and aligning the online presence with a sister company.
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Boosted customer engagement by 35% by collaborating with internal experts to develop compelling, high-value content.
Director, Marketing and Communications
Pharm-Olam International
2013 - 2017
Drove brand visibility and engagement for a mid-size CRO by leading all external and internal marketing initiatives, including email campaigns, webinars, SEO/SEM, thought leadership content, competitive analysis, PR, and event promotions.
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Increased sales by 50% by implementing a company-wide rebranding initiative and executing a multichannel marketing strategy.
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Developed a cohesive company messaging platform by overseeing all external and internal communications activities, effectively articulating the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
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Aligned marketing strategy with organizational objectives by collaborating with the management team to ensure strategic consistency.
Director, Marketing
ICON plc
2007 - 2013
Developed and executed a comprehensive marketing plan for a technology-based organization.
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Increased RFP volume and value by 30%, driving record-high revenue by creating targeted marketing materials that enhanced proposal effectiveness.
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Strengthened brand alignment by rebranding the imaging division to meet corporate brand requirements while preserving its unique service differentiation.
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Optimized market presence by managing all digital marketing campaigns, public relations, and market research activities within strict budget constraints.
Marketing Manager, Meetings and Membership
Drug Information Association (DIA)
2005 - 2007
Following a promotion, additional responsibility for the strategic marketing efforts for associations events, training program, and membership management. Co-developed industry publications to support advertising sales and customer engagement.
Marketing Manager, Worldwide Member Services
Drug Information Association (DIA)
2001 - 2005
Managed the global membership department for a not-for-profit pharmaceutical association. Designed and managed programs specifically targeted to increase and retain members in a competitive global marketplace.
Program / Meeting Manager
Drug Information Association (DIA)
1998 - 2001
Plan and execute event planning aspects for 10-14 professional meetings per year for a not-for-profit pharmaceutical association. Act as customer service representative both in-house and onsite at meetings, assist with meeting content creation, develop meeting materials, oversee attendee registration and event management.
Exhibits / Convention Assistant
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins / Thomson Science
1996 - 1998
Worked as part of the corporate exhibit team at a major medical publishing company, coordinating all logistical issues of event attendance including booth selection, exhibit supplies, hotels and pricing sheets for over 150 medical conventions and trade shows per year. Acted as an onsite sales representative at 10-14 major medical conventions per year.
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Executed digital marketing efforts to increase market awareness and interaction
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Created programs to increase sales by 50%
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Created marketing campaigns that increased potential leads by 50%
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Increased the number of RFPs received and total RFP values
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Managed marketing staff
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Developed long term marketing strategies to support corporate growth
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Experience in supporting sales outreach and direct to consumer sales efforts
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Managed all public relations efforts to support company messaging
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Created market research programs to support strategic research
Skills
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B2B Marketing
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Execution of Marketing Programs
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Demand Generation Programs
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Trade show/Meeting Management
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Public Relations
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Digital Marketing Campaigns Reporting & Analysis
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Marketing Communications
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Market Research
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Budget Management
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Marketing Automation
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Salesforce.com
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Hubspot.com
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Word Press / Drupal