Portfolio Director Food & Life Sciences

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***Note: This position is based in our Sharonville OH headquarters***

Leads the management and growth of our Food & Life Sciences business. Responsible for aligning product offerings with market opportunities customer needs and the companys long-term growth strategy. Develop and execute sustainable margin growth for the Food & Life Sciences portfolio.

Portfolio Strategy & Management:

• Develop and execute a multi-year product portfolio strategy aligned with the companys growth goals.

• Lead lifecycle management for existing productsincluding margin expansion rationalization and innovation needs.

• Identify and evaluate portfolio gaps and expansion opportunities through market analysis voice of customer and competitive intelligence.

Innovation & New Product Development:

• Partner with R&D marketing and commercial teams to drive a robust innovation pipeline.

• Define and prioritize new product initiatives based on customer demand technical feasibility and financial return.

• Oversee business cases for new product introductions and product enhancements.

Commercial & Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Collaborate closely with sales marketing supply chain and regulatory teams to ensure successful commercialization and go-to-market execution.

• Act as the voice of the portfolio in commercial strategy discussions pricing optimization and demand planning processes.

• Ensure customer feedback and market trends are translated into actionable product plans.

Performance & Optimization

• Monitor portfolio performance through KPIs such as revenue margin market share and product vitality index.

• Lead periodic reviews and make strategic decisions on resource allocation and investment.

• Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management processes tools and governance.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; MBA or advanced business degree preferred.

• 10 years of experience in specialty chemicals including at least 5 years in portfolio product management or marketing leadership roles.

• Proventrack recordof driving portfolio growth new product commercialization and market share expansion.

• Strong business acumen withabilityto balance strategic vision and operational execution.

• Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

• Comfortable operating in a growth-focused entrepreneurial environment.

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