Category Marketing Manager - Design & Product Development

About us

Ensera is a global Contract Design and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that partners with pharmaceutical and medical device businesses to bring their products to market. We are expanding our marketing team and looking for an experienced marketer to lead our efforts for the standalone design and product development consultancy part of our business.

Our design consultancy business spans a wide range of specialisms including drug delivery, surgical devices, diagnostics, digital health products and experiences, consumer health, women's health, and sustainable design. With design capabilities in both the US and UK, supported by manufacturing facilities in the US, Europe and Asia, we help clients take pioneering products from concept through to commercialization, combining strategy, design, engineering, and usability expertise to accelerate market-ready healthcare innovation that improves health outcomes.

Operating in the UK and in the US, our design consultancy business has recently united under a new trading name - Ensera Design. This is therefore an exciting time to be joining us to take the lead in driving the international profile and success of this new brand.

About the role

We are seeking a Category Marketing Manager to lead marketing for our newly launched Ensera Design consultancy brand: driving awareness, engagement and pipeline growth in both the US and UK markets. Reporting to the Global Marketing Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that position Ensera Design as a partner of choice for healthcare product innovation across diverse categories.

You will collaborate closely with sales, design, engineering and other subject matter experts to create compelling value propositions, marketing campaigns, and content that resonate with global pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer health decision-makers.

This role requires experience in healthcare B2B marketing (ideally to pharmaceutical, medical device or consumer health businesses, not to hospitals or healthcare professionals), excellent communication and storytelling skills, and the ability to manage complex campaigns across multiple regions and audiences.

Please note that while this role is based in Bristol, some travel to our design studio in the US (New Jersey), manufacturing site in Poland, and to tradeshows in the US and Europe, will be required.

Your skills and experience

Essential:

·        At least 7-8 years of experience in B2B marketing roles within healthcare,  medtech or design consultancy. Preferably to include marketing to pharmaceutical, medical device or consumer health businesses, not hospitals or healthcare professionals.

·        Proven track record of developing and executing integrated campaigns that drive measurable growth.

·        Experience working with global audiences and tailoring approaches to regional nuances.

·        Strong knowledge of multi-channel marketing (digital, social, events, ABM, paid).

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to translate complex design and technical expertise into clear, engaging marketing content.

·        Project management skills with the ability to run multiple initiatives simultaneously.

·        Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and external partners.

·        Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.

·        Strong ability to analyze data, generate insights, and adjust campaigns to optimize performance and ROI.

Desired:

·        Knowledge of medtech and healthcare innovation trends.

·        Familiarity with marketing automation tools and CRM platforms.

Why work with us?

We offer interesting and varied work combined with a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual, and the team.

We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team.

We offer:

• Performance-related company-wide bonus.

• Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon–Thu, 9:30am–12:00pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am–12:00pm).

• Private healthcare for you and your family.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

• Salary exchange pension scheme.

• 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.

• Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.

• Death in service (x4 gross salary).

• Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge-sharing sessions.

• A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company-wide meeting.

• Free breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team-organized activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more.

About us

Our Bristol office is based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of the city. Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we’re just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick’s Markets.

We are proud of our values:

·        Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what’s needed to get things done and exceed expectations.

·        Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.

·        Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet.

Our diverse, multidisciplinary design and product development team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start-ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.

Do we sound like a good match for you?

If you’d like to discuss the role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to make your application, we’d love to hear from you. If you think you might be the right person for us but want an informal chat first then get in touch via joinus@kinneirdufort.com.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we have a high level of applications. We look forward to hearing from you!

We believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human-centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values – pull together, find a way, and care – guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for.

We know that different perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger collaboration, and more meaningful outcomes. If you meet the skills and experience for this role, we welcome your application – whatever your background, identity, or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful, people-first design.