Director of Creative Operations

$193,900 - $266,700/Yr

Bio-Rad Laboratories - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Los Angeles, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Creative Operations at Bio-Rad Laboratories plays a crucial role in enhancing operational processes within the Creative Studio while collaborating with Outbound Marketing leaders. This position focuses on driving operational excellence, optimizing workflows, and ensuring the studio's voice aligns with broader business strategies. The director will lead the development of operating plans, manage budgets, and support the Creative Operations teams to deliver high-quality creative work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual operating plans and studio objectives, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and priorities for marketing campaigns and creative tactical execution.
• Oversee the creation and ongoing management of annual operating budgets, including forecasting, reviews, and financial reporting.
• Partner with leadership and team experts to establish and enhance best practices across key studio capabilities: creative, content, account/project management, resource management, digital asset management, and event production.
• Support and guide the Creative Operations teams in refining and optimizing operational capabilities.
• Develop and drive leadership communications, including meeting agendas, guiding discussions, synthesizing notes, and ensuring actionable follow-ups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field required.
• 15+ years of proven experience in creative operations, program and project and event management, within an internal brand studio and/or agency environment.
• Experience and familiarity with key marketing platforms and tools such as Adobe, Workfront, Salesforce, and Marketo.
• Worked in a fast-paced, high-volume matrixed corporate or agency environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information for diverse audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a global organization
• Familiarity with data analytics and reporting tools

Benefits

• Competitive medical plans for you and your family
• Free HSA funds
• Fertility offering with stipend
• Group life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plus profit sharing
• Employee stock purchase program
• Mental health platform
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Education benefits
• Student debt relief program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness challenges and support
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG's)