Global Senior Product Manager
In Office, San, Diego, California
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We are the makers of possible
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.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
For this Global Senior Product Manager, we are seeking a strategic product marketing leader to drive the success of our life sciences portfolio. Based in our San Diego, CA offices, this role will be responsible for shaping the customer experience, defining global product strategies, and ensuring financial performance. You will develop and implement marketing roadmaps, manage lifecycle strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to bring innovative solutions to market.
This role requires a solid understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and scientific trends, with the ability to translate complex technical capabilities into compelling value propositions. You will work closely with key opinion leaders (KOLs), regional marketing teams, and internal partners to optimize pricing strategies, launch new offerings, and ensure business growth.
If you are a results-driven professional with expertise in product management, market development, and commercialization strategies, and are passionate about advancing scientific solutions, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the life sciences industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the total customer experience, driving the strategic and financial performance of the product portfolio.
- Lead the annual planning process, defining global strategies for product development and operations while influencing cross-functional resources to meet business goals.
- Develop and carry out marketing strategies, product roadmaps, and lifecycle management plans for assigned offerings.
- Build a robust pipeline of new products by shaping annual and long-term roadmaps, business cases, and marketing plans in collaboration with the Core Team.
- Oversee global portfolio positioning, pricing, and brand strategy to enhance market impact.
- Partner with regional marketing teams to align strategies and meet financial targets.
- Communicate product value propositions effectively to the sales team, creating tools that enhance the selling process.
- Understand customer buying criteria, market segmentation, and competition to craft winning strategies.
- Optimize pricing strategies in collaboration with regional teams.
- Seek opportunities to enhance BD’s Research Solutions portfolio for solution-based offerings.
- Lead market development and customer education initiatives with internal and external scientific leaders.
- Generate innovative ideas for new products, technologies, and go-to-market strategies, ensuring customer perspectives shape product development.
- Ensure all marketing work-stream deliverables align with BD’s Global Product Development Process.
Education & Experience (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences.
- 5–7 years in product marketing or product management in biotechnology or life sciences.
- Expertise in brand management, product development, market segmentation, competitive analysis, forecasting, and pricing strategy.
- Experience managing diverse product portfolios and optimizing pricing.
- Strong background in cross-functional collaboration and matrix organizations.
- Demonstrated expertise in delivering impactful presentations to senior leadership, effectively communicating key insights and strategic recommendations.
- Ability to travel between 20% or as needed.
Preferred Education & Experience
- MBA, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of flow cytometry and antibody products preferred.
- Prior experience with eCommerce and/or Salesforce.com preferred.
Knowledge & Skills (required)
- Highly motivated and customer focused leader who excels in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong relationship-building skills, including engagement with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
- Effective project leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Deep understanding of the Life Sciences market, including sales, operations, and marketing.
- Ability to translate technical capabilities into compelling benefits that drive revenue growth.
- Strategic problem solver with strong analytical abilities to convert data into actionable plans.
- Exceptional communication, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Results-driven, capable of managing multiple competing projects.
- Proficient in developing comprehensive business cases with detailed financial analysis.
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?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.
Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.
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$109,700.00 - $180,900.00 USD AnnualPeople here are amazing, and their passion for what they do comes through in everything they do.
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