Global Partnerships Manager Jobs in Texas
Global Partnerships Manager jobs in Texas represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in technology, energy, financial services, and healthcare sectors with openings at every level from associate partner development roles through senior director positions. Houston, Dallas, and Austin account for the heaviest hiring, anchored by employers like Dell Technologies, ExxonMobil, and American Airlines that maintain large global business development teams in the state. The most in-demand specialties are strategic alliances, channel partner programs, and enterprise ecosystem development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Global Market Development Manager, Protein Expression and Viral Delivery
R-01343283
Must sit at Thermo Fisher site
Waltham, Carlsbad, Pittsburgh, Frederick, Austin, Grand Island
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale! Join colleagues who bring our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Market Development Manager to join our team. The Global Market Development Manager will drive the go-to-market strategy, growth, and adoption of our Gibco Protein Expression and Viral Delivery portfolios. This role will be pivotal in driving growth in our broad portfolio of protein expression products that enable scientists to produce proteins for basic research, vaccine, and drug development. Additionally, you’ll support scientists in accelerating their research and therapeutic development for viral-vector based cell and gene therapies. Both technologies are fundamental in advancing scientific research and developing innovative treatments for a wide range of diseases, ultimately improving the quality of life for numerous patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and measure strategic marketing plans and tactics for the protein expression and viral delivery portfolios, using a customer-centric approach, helping to drive awareness, consideration, and purchase.
- Conduct detailed analyses of customer segments, competitor activity, business trends, and market opportunities.
- Ensure alignment with business strategy and goals as defined by the business leadership team.
- Develop launch strategy and implement new product introductions to achieve revenue goals.
- Drive incorporation of the product portfolios into broader protein expression and cell & gene therapy workflows and customer journeys.
- Optimize and develop engaging digital marketing content, including web, video, social media, programmatic display, search engine marketing, and email automation.
- Lead participation in key industry and company-organized conferences, webinars, and virtual events, finding opportunities to showcase products and data.
- Collaborate with commercial and regional colleagues to ensure sales enablement effectiveness.
- Develop sales training and customer education material in collaboration with product management, R&D, and commercial teams.
- Manage the annual budget, campaign reporting, and lead generation funnels driven by marketing activities.
- Act as a brand ambassador, upholding and communicating our multi-brand strategy in all aspects of our marketing programs.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology OR Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering or a related field with experience in life sciences, biotechnology, or biopharma sectors. M.S, Ph.D., or MBA is preferred.
- Over 5 years of experience in developing marketing strategies and implementing plans to drive demand for media systems, reagents, or consumables in the life sciences market, preferably in protein expression and/or cell therapy development and manufacturing markets.
- Proven experience in developing strategic go-to-market plans to drive global adoption of new products and services.
- Proficiency in digital marketing with validated campaigns in display advertising, search engine marketing and optimization, social, video, and automation approaches.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable interacting with internal and external audiences, strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed organization as a collaborative partner who can influence across functional teams and geographies.
- Ability to translate performance metrics into impactful business decisions.
- Analytical thinking abilities to identify/resolve problems and ensure continuous improvement in process and results.
- Ability to drive projects to completion on time with a consistent track record of prioritizing and leading multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel (25%).
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $93,800.00–$150,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Global Partnerships Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon6

- Burns & McDonnell3

- Google2

- Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE2

- KPMG2

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Technology & Software6
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Accounting & Auditing2
- Energy2
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global partnerships manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in business, international relations, or a related field required
- Five or more years of experience in business development or partnership management
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close complex multi-stakeholder agreements
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across multiple time zones and regions
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage partner pipelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level presentations
Global Partnerships Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a global partnerships manager in Texas?
Most global partnerships manager roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in business, international business, marketing, or a related field, and several years of experience in sales, business development, or account management. No state-issued license is required in Texas. Candidates who move up fastest typically build a record of closed partner agreements and hold credentials such as a Certified Strategic Alliance Professional designation, which signals fluency in the structured alliance frameworks that Texas technology and energy employers prioritize.
Which companies hire global partnerships managers in Texas?
Employers hiring global partnerships managers in Texas right now include Amazon, Burns & McDonnell, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major energy operators, and fast-growing enterprise software companies means hiring is sustained across sectors rather than dependent on a single industry.
Which Texas cities have the most global partnerships manager jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Dallas are the cities with the most global partnerships manager openings in Texas. Houston's dominance reflects its role as a global energy and logistics hub, while Dallas draws hiring from telecom, financial services, and corporate headquarters, and Austin's technology sector generates consistent demand for partner and ecosystem roles at high-growth software companies.
Are there remote global partnerships manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 19% of global partnerships manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves virtual meetings, digital contract workflows, and coordinating with international counterparts across time zones. Strategic planning, pipeline management, and partner enablement are the functions most commonly handled remotely, while executive relationship meetings and partner summits tend to require in-person attendance.
How can I get hired as a global partnerships manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a business development representative or partner coordinator role at a Texas technology or energy company, where you manage inbound partner inquiries and support senior managers on alliance programs before stepping into ownership. Large Texas employers like Dell Technologies and NRG Energy run structured associate programs and rotational tracks that move candidates from sales or account management into partnerships functions. Building a portfolio of co-marketing proposals or partner program frameworks, even from coursework or volunteer projects, strengthens an application considerably when direct experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to global partnerships manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to global partnerships manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and other metros. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.
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