Marketing, Advertising and PR Jobs in Pasadena California

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• The Product Manager for Research & Discovery is responsible for turning ambiguous business needs into clear, validated, and estimate-ready problem definitions
  
• This role runs discovery, maps cross-channel journeys, identifies constraints, and produces the "Discovery Packet" required for IT to provide accurate estimates and for leadership to make investment decisions.
  
• This is a hands-on discovery and research role, not a delivery role and not a people-management role.
  

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• Convert vague business problems into fully defined opportunities with customer + business + regulatory framing.
  
• Produce "shovel-ready? Discovery Packets to support IT estimation, capital requests, and strategic prioritization.
  
• Works with the Senior Manager of Product to create ROI models (when needed)
  
• Translate scattered backlog into strategic themes.
  
• Research & Validation Leadership
  
• Lead customer research: interviews, usability tests, concept validation, and prototype creation/feedback.
  
• Leverage call center data, QM analytics, and operational insights to validate root causes.
  
• Works with Senior Manager of Product to identify regulatory constraints affecting the solution space.
  
• Product service blueprints, journey maps, business rule definition and low-fidelity prototypes.
  
• Stakeholder & Scope Management
  
• Aligns with Domain PMs to understand end-to-end journey impacts and constraints early.
  
• Works with Domain PMs to define MVP boundaries and ensure IT estimates are based on realistic, validated scope.
  
• Ensure all discovery artifacts are aligned before transitioning work to estimation or execution.
  

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• High School Diploma or Equivalent
  
• 5+ years in Discovery, UX Research, Product Strategy, and Service Design
  
• Strong skills in blueprinting, journey mapping, and early-stage prototyping
  
• Ability to translate user needs and operational insights into business value.
  
• Strong synthesis, facilitation, and problem-facing capabilities
  

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• Experience in large, complex, and regulated enterprises (preferred)
  

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• 3-5 yrs experience - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  
• Typically possesses one to three years of experience coordinating or managing small to medium projects or product workstreams.
  
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  
• Demonstrated ability to gather requirements, support development of project plans, manage schedules, track progress, and contribute to the execution of defined deliverables.
  
• Proven ability to problem-solve, anticipate issues, maintain documentation, and operate effectively under moderate time constraints.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with cross-functional teams and communicate status updates to various audiences.
  

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• Bachelor's Degree
  

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• For safety work plan projects, the Project Manager is responsible for budgeting, planning, measuring, monitoring, executing, and reporting on these initiatives to ensure they are managed consistently and effectively.
  
• The role involves collaborating with other organizational units to drive efficient project execution, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and maintaining rigorous project management practices.
  
• Additionally, the Project Manager oversees financial tracking, benefit realization calculations, and performance reporting, while providing timely updates and presentations to executive and senior leadership to ensure safety objectives and strategic goals are met.
  

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• A successful project manager brings over seven years of experience leading cross-functional teams and overseeing complex projects.
  
• This role demands exceptional verbal and written communication skills, as well as proficiency in budgeting, cost analysis, and sound decision-making.
  
• Project managers must possess a thorough understanding of company policies and distribution procedures, using data-driven strategies to plan, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions when needed.
  
• Familiarity with formal project management methodologies, including scheduling, risk assessment, and resource allocation, is essential.
  
• In addition, strong interpersonal abilities, a dedication to teamwork, and a commitment to confidentiality are vital.
  
• Effective project managers are skilled in change management and demonstrate integrity, self-awareness, and adaptability at every stage.
  
• Beyond these core competencies, knowledge of distribution operations and related business practices is highly valued.
  
• A creative approach to problem-solving and engaging team members can make a significant difference, as does the ability to foster a positive work environment.
  
• In summary, the ideal project manager blends leadership experience and technical expertise with robust people skills.
  
• Their success hinges on project management mastery, clear communication, flexibility, and integrity, complemented by strengths in distribution operations and motivating teams to achieve shared goals.
  

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

At Wilson Elser we are committed to attracting and retaining professionals who thrive in an environment built on teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. If you are a motivated attorney seeking a long-term career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported, we invite you to apply for our Senior Complex Litigation Attorney position in our San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Senior Complex Litigation Attorney. The ideal candidate will have experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury defense. This role offers meaningful hands-on litigation experience, exposure to high-profile national clients, and the ability to take on substantial responsibility from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Work closely with partners and colleagues in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations, and depositions
• Provide timely case updates and strategic guidance to clients through regular reporting and direct communication

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience, preferably in Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, or Transportation.
• Exceptional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service
• Experience with client-facing responsibilities and managing complex matters is highly valued
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Legal project management experience preferred
• First chair trial experience a plus

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range:: $210,000 USD - $225,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Company: G2G Ventures Inc, PBC

Job Title: Project Manager, New Product Launches

Location: Hybrid – Santa Monica, CA (3 days per week in office)

Department: Product Development

Reports to: Director of New Product Launches

About Us:

We are a startup revolutionizing beauty with a purpose: create the industry standard of "clean." Our premium skincare, makeup, and body care formulations combine uncompromising safety, efficacy, and environmental responsibility. And our vision transcends products.

We are committed to inspiring confident women (and others) to recognize their collective power to create meaningful change. Our innovative community-commerce ecosystem connects customers, beauty enthusiasts, and loyalists, allowing each person to align with our brand in ways that authentically reflect their values and aspirations.

From our formulas to our advocacy efforts to our community connection, we lead clean.

About the Role:

The Project Manager, New Product Launches will drive the end-to-end execution of new product development and go-to-market initiatives. Reporting to the Director of New Product Launches, this role serves as the operational engine behind cross-functional product launches — ensuring timelines are met, stakeholders are aligned, risks are mitigated, and deliverables are executed with excellence.

This individual will manage the detailed workstreams required to bring products from concept through commercialization — partnering closely with Product Development, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Creative, Sales, Finance, and external vendors.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, is highly organized, and excels at turning strategy into action.

What You'll Do:

1. End-to-End Launch Management

• Build and manage comprehensive project timelines from concept to launch

• Define key milestones, dependencies, and critical paths

• Lead weekly cross-functional launch meetings and drive accountability

• Track risks, escalate issues proactively, and propose mitigation plans

• Ensure launches are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives

2. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Product Development on formulation, packaging, and testing timelines

• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain on forecasting, production, and inventory readiness

• Align with Marketing and Creative on campaign assets, messaging, and launch calendars

• Coordinate with Sales on retailer readiness, education tools, and sell-in timelines

• Ensure Finance alignment on costing, margin targets, and launch forecasts

3. Process & Operational Excellence

• Create and maintain standardized launch playbooks, templates, and tracking tools

• Improve workflows to increase efficiency and reduce time-to-market

• Maintain documentation including briefs, timelines, status reports, and post-mortems

• Support capacity planning and resource allocation across launch calendar

4. Vendor & External Partner Management

• Coordinate timelines with packaging vendors, contract manufacturers, testing labs, and creative agencies

• Track deliverables and hold partners accountable to agreed deadlines

• Support contract and SOW execution in partnership with leadership

5. Post-Launch Review & Optimization

• Lead post-launch retrospectives to identify wins and improvement areas

• Track launch performance metrics in partnership with Analytics and Sales

• Implement process improvements based on learnings

You'll Excel in This Role If You Are...

• Highly organized. You naturally create structure in ambiguity.

• Detail-oriented. Nothing slips through the cracks.

• Proactive. You anticipate risks before they become problems.

• Clear communicator. You drive alignment across diverse teams.

• Execution-driven. You love bringing ideas to life.

• Comfortable with pace. You thrive in dynamic, evolving startup environments.

What You'll Bring:

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, product development, brand operations, or related fields (beauty, CPG, or retail preferred)

• Proven experience managing cross-functional product launches

• Strong proficiency in project management tools (Asana, Monday, Jira, or similar)

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority

• Experience in beauty, skincare, or consumer goods strongly preferred

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Why This Role Is Exciting:

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a mission-driven beauty brand at a foundational stage. Your work will directly impact innovation, speed-to-market, and revenue growth. This is an opportunity to build scalable processes, influence cross-functional collaboration, and help define how clean beauty evolves in the market.

Counter is a people-powered movement that starts with those behind it. We're building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We know that different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives make us stronger, more creative, and better equipped to drive change. That's why we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.

Counter is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage all individuals to apply and join us in shaping a cleaner, more inclusive future for all.

In Vivo Pharmacology (Senior Research Assistant - Senior Associate Scientist Level)

California Institute of Technology & Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Elowitz Lab

Full-time | Pasadena, CA (onsite) | 1-year term (renewable) | Start: March-April 2026 (flexible)

Our team in the Elowitz Lab at Caltech/HHMI is engineering therapeutic protein circuits, a new cancer-treatment modality at the intersection of synthetic biology and oncology. We're looking for an in vivo oncology scientist (Senior Research Assistant to Senior Associate Scientist) to help expand and run the program's translational in vivo engine. The role starts in an academic setting, with the option to transition into an early-stage startup in 2027.

Why therapeutic circuits?

Cancer therapies face a fundamental trade-off between effectiveness and precision, driving off-target toxicity, recurrence, and resistance. Therapeutic protein circuits address this by directly rewiring oncogenic mutations to cell death. Delivered as mRNA in lipid nanoparticles, these engineered proteins can distinguish cancer from normal cells and have shown tumor suppression in vivo. By design, these circuits "sense and kill" rather than inhibit. This mechanism makes them independent of oncogene addiction and less susceptible to resistance than most targeted therapies, potentially enabling a new generation of highly potent and specific cancer medicines.

Why join us now?

Over the past decade, our team has built and de-risked the therapeutic circuit platform. As we move toward a spinout, this is a rare chance to join at the inflection point where cutting-edge research becomes an early commercial program. You'll be part of a small, fast-moving, startup-minded team, helping build what could become a future cancer therapy.

What you'll do:

• Own and independently execute end-to-end in vivo oncology studies from tumor initiation through decision-grade analysis and reporting.
• Partner with the team to design studies and translate study plans into executable protocols.
• Execute and continuously refine a portfolio of in vivo models, including subcutaneous xenografts, orthotopic tumor models, and genetically induced models (including HTVi-initiated systems); establish and qualify new models.
• Perform hands-on mouse work, including tumor engraftment/initiation, dosing (IV, PO, IP, IT), monitoring, tumor measurements, necropsy, and tissue collection with rigorous documentation.
• Run longitudinal readouts such as IVIS bioluminescence imaging and blood sampling; perform terminal procedures, including terminal blood collection and perfusion.
• Lead downstream sample analysis workflows: process tissues for flow cytometry, IHC/IF, or spatial readouts (e.g., seqFISH) and coordinate tasks with the team.
• Conduct basic data and statistical analysis; build clear figures and concise summaries to inform study decisions and next steps.
• Support IACUC protocols and amendments; uphold high standards for animal welfare and EH&S compliance.
• Improve how we operate: upgrade our workflows/SOPs and support mentoring/training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences (or related) with 4-8 years relevant in vivo experience, or Master's degree with 2-6 years relevant in vivo experience
• Strong hands-on in vivo experience, including mouse handling, HTVi, common dosing routes (IV, PO, IT), and endpoint procedures (necropsy, tissue collection).
• Demonstrated ability to build, own, and optimize workflows and SOPs.
• High rigor, strong documentation habits, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with IACUC protocols and EH&S regulations; commitment to humane animal work.
• Proactive communicator; ownership mindset; collaborative teammate.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience across multiple tumor models (subcutaneous, orthotopic, genetically induced).
• Prior experience in an early-stage startup (Competitive salary and Caltech benefits; compensation commensurate with experience. If the program transitions into a startup and you transition with it, competitive industry salary, benefits, and equity options may be available.

Are you ready to be a big part of something big?

At Trader Interactive, we make buying and selling a great experience. We’re a group of go-getters who decided they didn’t want to settle for the status quo. We come together as one team to build value and drive innovation across our industries - but we have fun while we do it and make sure our people are always our #1 priority.

When it comes to your career, we want to provide big opportunities to help you make a big impact. But for this to be possible, we strive to feel small. Small enough to quickly change tack, small enough to learn from different teams and small enough to connect authentically with leadership.

And one of the best parts? We give you the freedom to work from whatever working location works best for you and your lifestyle - yes, this means you can be 100% remote if you want to be!

What We Offer

• An inclusive and supportive work environment where you can move your career forward and will have the chance to do work that has real, significant impact on the world.
• The opportunity to be a part of a global group of digital marketplace businesses (CAR Group) located across Australia, Brazil, Chile and South Korea - collectively we have around 2,500 team members worldwide, and our CAR Group Tour Program means you might just find yourself working in one of those businesses sometime soon.
• Plenty of flexible leave options and employee benefits including up to 31 days of paid time off in your first year, continuing education with access to LinkedIn Learning, a full benefits package including medical, dental & vision, 401K with company match, and wellness program.

What You’ll Do

• Using the consultative sales approach, present and deliver sustainable digital marketing/advertising solutions to dealers in person and virtually.
• Consistently achieve goals and objectives for revenue, retention, new product sales and account ownership, lead by example to foster high standards within your respective team
• Deliver in person/virtual quarterly business reviews with recommendations for existing dealer customers
• Implement an organized and effective account and territory target revenue plan, including sales pipeline and forecasting management and sales account activity documentation in Salesforce
• Travel a minimum of 50% of your time to visit clients in-person, attend trade shows and training/sales events

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of B2B digital marketing/advertising sales experience, with a proven track record of success in maintaining and growing existing clients
• Commitment to evaluating and improving your sales funnel performance (Activity, Conversion, Yield).
• Excellent discovery, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with sales software, particularly Salesforce (CRM) systems, Gong, GeoPoint etc.
• Ability to analyze sales/market data and translate into actionable insight
• Positive attitude, resilient, self-motivated, organized and able to work independently and in team environments.
• Comfortable leading a meeting with a marketing team/departments decision makers

Bonus Points:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field
• Sold within Commercial, Recreational, or Auto digital sales
• Digital sales/media accreditations (IAB, Google Ads & Analytics, Meta)

So come and join our team - because every role is a big role in our plans to go big.

TI proudly supports a diverse workforce, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Trader Interactive is an equal opportunity