Product Management Director, Specialty Chemicals

Our client seeks a a player-coach to direct commercial strategy, lifecycle management and performance of specialty chemicals product portfolio.

Overview

Location: Greater Boston

Duties Include:

• Own and manage commercial performance and lifecycle of the chemicals catalog portfolio, including catalysts, ligands, organometallics, nanomaterials, and other specialty chemical products.
• Support annual portfolio growth planning by analyzing revenue, gross margin, SKU performance, customer demand, competitive activity, and market trends.
• Manage portfolio actions, including product additions, pricing updates, promotional focus areas, SKU rationalization, and discontinuations.
• Track portfolio KPIs and prepare regular updates for management reviews, highlighting performance trends, risks, and recommended actions
• Be a visible leader, leading by example to foster a culture of customer-centricity, innovation, and excellence

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree or higher
• 10 Years of commercial industry experience, preferably in the specialty chemicals industry
• 5+ years of progressive experience and knowledge of the full life cycle of product management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making and performance management

What To Expect:

• A small but well-branded and respected company
• An entrepreneurial company culture
• Competitive salary and PTO
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k)

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