Manager, Regional Category Management NA Scientific

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Ansell is looking for a Manager Regional Category Management Scientific Business Unit (North America) to join our team!

In this position you will play a critical role in activating global category strategies and owning the regional view of the Scientific Business Unit product portfolio across North America. Reporting to the Associate Director Americas Scientific Business Unit this role serves as the regional connector between Global Category Management and local commercial teams ensuring effective portfolio execution market relevance and profitable growth.

Leveraging deep regional market knowledge you will provide critical input into global category strategy while ensuring strong local activation across life sciences and industrial scientific verticals. You will act as a key customer-facing subject matter expert for product-related initiatives within the region.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer

• Competitive compensation plan including a performance-based annual incentive

• Flexible and hybrid work model

• A culture of belonging and inclusion where collaboration thrives and everyone feels seen heard and empowered across our global community

• Ansell University LinkedIn Learning and mentorship programs to support professional and interpersonal skill development

• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through learning and mentorship programs

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical dental vision short-term and long-term disability and wellness programs

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid time off (vacation sick and personal days) plus 14 paid holidays

• Continuing education reimbursement

• Summer Fridays

• Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks

• Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability

What will your role be

• Own and manage the North America Scientific product portfolio serving LSCI verticals including pharmaceuticals medical devices biotechnology semiconductors nutraceuticals and laboratory markets

• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management including pricing introductions changes rationalization and promotional initiatives to improve sales margins and operational efficiency

• Provide regional market expertise insights and analysis to inform and shape global category and portfolio strategies

• Monitor sales performance pricing competitive dynamics and market trends partnering with Regional Marketing to achieve revenue margin and market share targets

• Coordinate and deploy Global Category Management initiatives efficiently across the North America region

• Lead and support successful new product launches including localization of launch materials and execution of product setup activities across systems

• Coordinate product training programs including presentations live sessions and virtual training in collaboration with global and regional marketing teams

• Serve as the primary regional subject matter expert and point of contact for product-related matters supporting regional teams distributors and customers

• Partner with regional sales teams and distributor organizations through training and joint customer engagements

• Actively participate in regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and forecasting processes

• Maintain product data samples and collateral across relevant systems including SAP Oracle MDM/PDH and sample administration platforms

What will you bring to Ansell

• Bachelors degree with a concentration in Marketing Supply Chain or a related field (MBA highly desirable)

• 8 years of experience in Sales Marketing or Business Development or a minimum of 5 years in a Product or Category Management role

• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams within a matrixed global organization

• Demonstrated experience working in a multinational or global environment

• Strong business acumen with financial and budget management capabilities

• Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint

• Fluency in written and spoken English; additional regional languages a plus

• Experience in Medical Devices PPE or Life Sciences / Scientific markets preferred

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Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion: Ansells vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong feel included and empowered at work. its not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all regardless of age gender background disability veteran status or experience alone! Its what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate its what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride and its what differentiates Ansell.

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