Position Overview
The Director of Digital Marketing is at the center of 10x Genomics’ digital marketing engine, delivering measurable business impact and innovating across channels to ensure leadership in scientific markets. This position reports to the Vice President of Integrated Marketing Communications as is responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of all digital marketing initiatives—including the website, SEO, SEM/paid media, email campaigns, webinars, and digital advertising. This strategic yet hands-on leader is accountable for driving measurable growth, exceptional digital engagement, and seamless user experiences that support product launches, demand generation, and brand building.
What you will be doing:- Digital Channel Strategy & Management
- Develop and own the digital marketing strategy, aligning with campaign objectives and business goals.
- Oversee and optimize the 10x Genomics website—including content updates, landing pages, conversion paths, and ongoing user experience improvements—partnering with Creative and Content teams.
- Lead SEO strategy and execution, including technical SEO, content optimization, and performance tracking to maximize organic discovery and site rankings.
- Own SEM and paid advertising campaigns (Google Ads, LinkedIn, retargeting, and other platforms), from campaign design and budget allocation to continuous performance optimization.
- Email & Webinar Campaigns
- Design and execute integrated email marketing programs that nurture leads, promote launches, and deliver targeted content across the sales funnel.
- Develop audience segments, A/B test copy and creative, oversee template management, and report on email engagement and conversion metrics.
- Manage end-to-end webinar program logistics (topic selection, promotion, tech platform, speaker coordination, registration, analytics), ensuring seamless execution and measurable pipeline impact.
- Paid Media & Digital Campaigns
- Launch and manage digital advertising across search, social, and relevant digital channels to drive awareness, consideration, and conversion.
- Collaborate with Campaign, Content, and Creative leads to ensure digital campaigns are on message, on brand, and optimized for all funnel stages.
- Monitor channel and ad performance daily, making rapid adjustments to optimize cost per lead/acquisition and maximize campaign ROI.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Optimization
- Serve as the digital SME on integrated campaign teams; advise on digital best practices, channel selection, and performance forecasting.
- Work closely with Marketing Ops and Analytics to track results, build dashboards, and conduct performance reviews (site traffic, email/webinar engagement, MQL volume, digital ROI, etc.).
- Stay current on life science/technology marketing trends, new digital tools, MarTech advances, and changing platform policies.
- Compliance, Quality, and Innovation
- Ensure all web, email, and digital activities comply with relevant GDPR/privacy and regulatory guidelines.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, testing, and innovation—bringing new ideas, tools, and tactics to maintain digital leadership in the field.
- Demonstrated mastery of digital marketing across: web/UX, SEO (on-page/technical), SEM/paid search, digital display, and paid social.
- Deep experience with email marketing platforms, audience segmentation, marketing automation, and webinar/event marketing technology.
- Track record managing and optimizing digital advertising budgets (> $500K/year preferred) with strong ROI and reporting results.
- Strong analytic mindset; skilled in Google Analytics, tag management, CRM, UTM tracking, and performance dashboarding.
- Working knowledge of web content management (CMS), HTML, basic CSS, and digital creative/production workflows.
- Expert project and vendor management; able to prioritize, delegate, and deliver multiple programs and campaigns.
- High attention to detail, solution-oriented, and data-driven.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills—comfortable interfacing with technical, creative, and business stakeholders.
- 7 years in digital marketing roles spanning web, SEO/SEM, digital ads, email, webinars/events
- 2 years of experience in a team or project leadership capacity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Life Sciences, or related field
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
- B2B life sciences or technology strongly preferred
- Master’s degree a plus
- Experience delivering digital strategy and reporting in highly regulated, global, or complex product environments is a plus
- Local to the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate preferred
***Remote candidates will be considered***
Below is the base pay range for this full-time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package.
About 10x Genomics
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.
Please be aware of recruitment scams impersonating 10x Genomics. All recruiting communication will come from email addresses @10xgenomics.com. We also want to encourage you to apply to 10x Genomics positions directly on our careers site, Careers.10xgenomics.com or from reputable third party sites, such as LinkedIn or Indeed. We will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the recruiting process.
Skills Required
- 7 years in digital marketing roles spanning web, SEO/SEM, digital ads, email, webinars/events
- 2 years of experience in a team or project leadership capacity
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Life Sciences, or related field
10x Genomics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is part of the standard offer and total compensation often reflects meaningful stock grants, especially in software and senior roles. Feedback suggests this ownership component can make packages attractive for those optimizing for cash plus equity.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered with multiple plan choices alongside HSA/FSA options. Company materials also highlight income protection, mental health resources, and wellness support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑forming and parental benefits are emphasized, including paid parental leave and fertility support. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable part of the package for candidates prioritizing family benefits.
10x Genomics Insights
What We Do
Accelerating biological understanding and discovery is more than a mission for 10x Genomics. It’s a commitment. Fueled by equal parts scientific vision and determined passion, we are enabling fundamental research across the life sciences by delivering rapid innovation that allows our customers to resolve complex biology—across the fields of oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and more. As we deliver powerful new methods for discovery, we create opportunities for scientists to address and reveal the true complexities of biology and disease. Already, our products have been adopted by researchers around the world, including 97 of the top 100 global research institutions and 19 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, and have been cited in over 1,200 research papers on discoveries across the life sciences.
