Global Marketing Manager Jobs in California
Global Marketing Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, consumer goods, and life sciences across a seniority range from associate to VP-level. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, where companies such as Google, Apple, and The Walt Disney Company maintain significant marketing leadership teams. The most in-demand specialties are integrated digital strategy, international brand management, and cross-regional campaign execution. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Waters Biosciences, formerly BD Biosciences, is seeking a bold, results-driven Global Product Marketing Manager to lead global marketing for our cell sorting portfolio, including the BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter and BD FACSAria family. This highly visible role will shape go-to-market strategy, lead high-impact launches, and drive programs designed to accelerate adoption and deliver significant growth.
This is a senior role for a self-starter who brings strong knowledge of flow cytometry, cell sorting applications, and the global cell sorter market. The successful candidate will translate customer and market insights into clear portfolio choices, differentiated positioning, and strong commercial execution. You will work with a talented team of marketers and scientists and partner closely with regional marketing, sales, applications, and other cross-functional leaders.
What You'll Do
Global Launch Leadership, Growth Execution & Market Development
- Lead major global cell sorting launches—from strategy and launch readiness to regional activation and post-launch growth.
- Shape global go-to-market strategy for the BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter and BD FACSAria family.
- Turn customer, scientific, and market insights into portfolio decisions and growth opportunities across research, biopharma, translational science, and other priority segments.
- Measure launch readiness, demand, adoption, and business performance to guide execution and growth.
- Unite global and regional teams around launch milestones, evidence, messaging, training, demand generation, and sales readiness.
- Partner with growth marketing and marketing communications to drive demand, adoption, and revenue through digital campaigns, events, webinars, thought leadership, and customer advocacy.
- Bring scientific, workflow, and business value to life through differentiated positioning, compelling customer content, and practical sales tools.
Customer, Commercial & Regional Engagement
- Build strong relationships with researchers, core laboratory leaders, key opinion leaders, and strategic customers to deepen market understanding and accelerate adoption.
- Partner closely with global and regional sales and marketing leaders to identify barriers, prioritize opportunities, and improve commercial execution.
- Represent the voice of the customer and the market in cross-functional planning and decision-making.
- Serve as a visible portfolio leader at major scientific conferences, customer meetings, internal reviews, and launch milestones.
- Equip regional teams with the strategy, tools, proof points, and training needed to win in their markets.
Competitive Intelligence & Market Monitoring
- Build and maintain a strong view of the global flow cytometry and cell sorting landscape, including competitor portfolios, positioning, launches, pricing, workflows, and market trends.
- Convert competitive and market insights into clear portfolio recommendations, differentiated messaging, sales tools, and campaign strategies.
- Monitor customer needs, emerging technologies, purchasing dynamics, and tender activity to keep strategy relevant and competitive.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead through influence across marketing, sales, product management, service, operations, and regional teams.
- Bring clarity, urgency, and disciplined execution to complex global initiatives with high business visibility.
- Communicate portfolio strategy, launch plans, performance, risks, and recommendations through concise, executive-ready narratives.
- Help strengthen a collaborative team culture that values scientific credibility, customer focus, creativity, and accountability.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, marketing, or a related field required; an MBA or a master's degree or PhD in immunology, cell biology, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of cell sorting, cell sorters, and flow cytometry workflows and applications; a clear understanding of customer needs, market dynamics and competitor landscape
- At least 3 years of experience in life sciences product marketing or global marketing.
- Ability to turn scientific, customer, market, and performance data into clear strategies and actionable commercial plans.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
- Strong program leadership, prioritization, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of moving work forward independently.
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; experience with Think-Cell, Power BI, Salesforce.com, and ServiceMax is helpful.
Who You Are
- A strategic, hands-on self-starter who moves quickly from insight to action.
- Deeply curious about customers, science, technology, and the changing cell sorting market.
- Bold, accountable, and focused on measurable business impact.
- A strong collaborator who can align scientists, marketers, commercial teams, and senior leaders around a clear path forward.
- Comfortable leading highly visible work, making decisions with incomplete information, and adapting as priorities evolve.
- Able to travel up to 25%.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global marketing manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, international business, or a related field required
- Five or more years of marketing experience with a global or international scope
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-region campaigns across the Americas, EMEA, or APAC
- Proficiency with marketing automation platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud or Marketo
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with product, sales, and regional teams
- Fluency in a second language preferred for roles targeting APAC or LATAM markets
Global Marketing Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a global marketing manager in California?
Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in marketing, international business, communications, or a related discipline, often paired with an MBA for senior roles. No state-issued license governs this role in California, so the hiring path runs through progressive marketing experience, ideally with demonstrated international exposure. Building expertise in digital marketing platforms, earning certifications from the American Marketing Association, and accumulating cross-regional campaign experience are the steps California employers weigh most heavily.
How much do global marketing managers make in California?
Global marketing managers in California earn a median of about $193,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $104,370 for the lowest 10% to over $326,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire global marketing managers in California?
Employers hiring global marketing managers in California right now include Meta, Google, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 technology, media, and consumer brand headquarters means demand for this role stays consistent across both large enterprises and growth-stage companies.
Which California cities have the most global marketing manager jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles lead California for global marketing manager openings. Los Angeles drives volume through its entertainment, consumer goods, and media companies, San Francisco and San Jose reflect the dense technology and SaaS sector headquartered in the Bay Area, and any smaller cities on the list typically reflect a major regional employer or a corporate campus anchoring local hiring activity.
Are there remote global marketing manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 74% of global marketing manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves digital strategy, cross-regional coordination, and platform-based execution that does not require physical presence. Strategic planning, content development, and international campaign management are the functions most commonly offered with remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a global marketing manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a marketing coordinator or marketing specialist role at a California technology, entertainment, or consumer brand company, then building toward international scope. Large California employers such as tech companies in the Bay Area and entertainment studios in Los Angeles run rotational marketing programs and associate product marketing tracks that develop future global managers. Building a portfolio demonstrating multilingual content, international campaign analysis, or regional market research strengthens a candidacy at the associate level before stepping into a global manager title.
Where can I find and apply to global marketing manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to global marketing manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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