We are seeking an Founding Growth specialist to build and lead Elicit's demand generation and field marketing function from the ground up. As the founding member of our enterprise marketing team, you will design and execute integrated marketing programs that drive measurable pipeline growth, accelerate deals, and deepen customer engagement with researchers and life sciences organizations.
The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of B2B marketing experience with a strong focus on demand generation, a strong quantitative foundation, and a builder's mindset. You excel at analyzing data to identify opportunities, can clearly articulate the "why" behind your strategies with compelling metrics, and move quickly from insight to execution. You'll have significant autonomy to shape our enterprise marketing approach while working in close partnership with our go-to-market leadership.
ResponsibilitiesBuild Elicit's enterprise marketing function from the ground up, establishing data-driven strategies, processes, and measurement frameworks
Develop and execute multi-channel demand generation programs targeting enterprise accounts, including paid campaigns, email nurture sequences, content syndication, and ABM initiatives
Partner with sales teams to understand segment priorities, account needs, and revenue targets, translating them into actionable marketing plans supported by quantitative analysis
Design, launch, and optimize integrated campaigns across digital and field channels including webinars, executive events, industry conferences, and targeted account activities
Establish comprehensive reporting and analytics to track program performance across the funnel—from awareness through pipeline to revenue—and demonstrate clear ROI
Conduct regular performance analysis to identify trends, optimize conversion rates, and allocate budget to highest-performing channels and tactics
Build and refine lead scoring models, attribution frameworks, and campaign measurement processes
Create data-backed recommendations for marketing investment decisions and present findings to leadership with clear supporting metrics
Design and execute follow-up campaigns, nurture programs, and sales enablement activities informed by conversion data and sales feedback
Build relationships across the organization to ensure alignment and drive cross-functional collaboration
Identify and capitalize on new opportunities to drive qualified pipeline from life sciences companies and academic research institutions
5–7 years of B2B marketing experience with a strong focus on demand generation, ideally at a software/SaaS or technology company, with a track record of driving measurable pipeline and revenue impact
Strong quantitative background with demonstrated ability to analyze campaign data, build reports, and extract actionable insights from marketing metrics
Proven experience explaining strategic decisions through data storytelling—you can clearly articulate the "why" behind your recommendations with supporting metrics and analysis
Comfort working with marketing analytics tools, CRM systems, and spreadsheet analysis to track performance and optimize programs
Demonstrated ability to build programs and processes from scratch in a startup or high-growth environment
Experience working closely with enterprise sales teams, understanding sales cycles and how marketing programs impact pipeline velocity
Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
Data-driven approach to budget allocation, channel mix optimization, and program prioritization
Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguity and ability to operate with minimal oversight
Excellent communication skills with ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in marketing, business, economics, or a quantitative field
Experience in life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries
Background in AI/ML or technical product companies
Advanced skills in marketing analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau, Looker) and marketing automation tools
Familiarity with account-based marketing (ABM) strategies, tools, and measurement
Experience building attribution models or multi-touch attribution analysis
Track record of A/B testing and conversion rate optimization
Experience with executive programs or events targeting VP+ and C-level personas
Track record of building or scaling marketing functions at early-stage companies
Understanding of research-focused or science-focused audiences
SQL or other data analysis skills
For all roles at Elicit, we use a data-backed compensation framework to keep salaries market-competitive, equitable, and simple to understand. For this role, we target starting ranges of: $133K to $200K + equity
In addition to working on an ambitious mission alongside a world-class, collaborative team, you’ll receive:
Fully covered health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you + generous family coverage
Flexible vacation (recommended minimum of 20 days)
401(k) with 6% employer match
$2,000 device budget + ongoing equipment refresh
Personal and professional development budget
Flexible work environment across North America and Europe, with quarterly in-person retreats and coworking events
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What We Do
Elicit, the AI research assistant, helps you automate time-consuming research tasks like summarizing papers, extracting data, and synthesizing your findings.We're a public benefit company with a mission is to scale up good reasoning. We want machine learning to help as much with thinking and reflection as it does with tasks that have clear short-term outcomes.
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