Marketing Operations Specialist

BD; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in San Diego, CA is seeking a Marketing Operations Specialist to support branding updates, product labeling, and the creation and maintenance of marketing collateral within a global, regulated environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across product management and marketing, ensuring brand consistency and timely content changes while managing multiple workstreams and reports.

A background in marketing operations and familiarity with scientific terminology are essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Life Sciences, Business, Communications, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in marketing, marketing operations, product support, project coordination, commercial operations, and/or related functions
• Understanding of scientific product information and technical terminology.
• Experience working effectively within global matrixed environments.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using SharePoint and Microsoft Office tools
• Experience maintaining trackers, reports, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review product labels and packaging for branding and transitions.
• Review brochures and datasheets for brand compliance and updates.
• Track review status and coordinate content updates.
• Maintain trackers and dashboards; report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Marketing experience

Excel

SharePoint

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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

About the role:

The Marketing Operations Specialist role will support the successful transition of product branding, marketing content, and commercial assets as part of a multi-year business transformation initiative. This role will work cross-functionally across the organization to review, track, and coordinate updates to product labels, packaging, and marketing collateral.

The ideal candidate combines strong attention to detail, an interest in marketing and branding, familiarity with flow cytometry reagent product portfolios, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to manage competing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Marketing, Operations, or Program Management.

Key Responsibilities

Product Label & Packaging Review

• Review product labels and packaging components against established branding, naming convention, and transition guidelines.
• Identify discrepancies, incomplete information, or inconsistencies requiring further review.
• Document findings and maintain review records and tracking tools.
• Collaborate through a cross-functional core team to ensure reviews are completed according to established processes.

Marketing Collateral Review

• Review brochures, flyers, presentations, datasheets, catalogs, and other customer-facing materials for brand compliance.
• Collaborate with product management and marketing to Identify assets that require updates, retirement, or replacement.
• Track review status and support prioritization of content updates

Project Coordination & Reporting

• Maintain project trackers and review dashboards to ensure full list of collateral has been reviewed
• Monitor progress across multiple workstreams and provide status updates
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and raise exceptions
• Prepare presentations, reports, and/or summaries for project leadership and cross-functional teams, as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Life Sciences, Business, Communications, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in marketing, marketing operations, product support, project coordination, commercial operations, and/or related functions
• Understanding of scientific product information and technical terminology.
• Experience working effectively within global matrixed environments.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using SharePoint and Microsoft Office tools
• Experience maintaining trackers, reports, and project documentation.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with flow cytometry reagents, products, or related life-science portfolios in a regulated environment.

• Familiarity with Power BI or data visualization tools
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat or content review tools preferred.

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.

This is a fixed-term position with an anticipated end date of December 2028.

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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Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego (BDB)

Additional Locations

USA CA - Milpitas 135

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.

Benefits may include:

Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.

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.

Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$91,500.00 - $146,300.00 USD Annual