Portfolio Manager

Global Product Portfolio Manager- Clinical and Commercial Supply

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Portfolio Manager to join our team.

You will be responsible for providing product care and support across lipids, adjuvants and polymers of products manufactured in Alabaster, Lamar, Leek and Korea (excluding natural PL). Management and optimization of the product and service portfolio and ensuring that the portfolio aligns with customer needs.

What You'll Be Doing:

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Executing product strategies that align with market needs and business goals

• Understanding product roadmaps and prioritizing of product features and enhancements. Participate in annual strategic planning.

• Supporting the development and launch of new products by serving on Project teams representing the product.

• Managing the product lifecycle from conception to end-of-life according to market and strategic requirements.

• Oversees the incorporation of technical aspects of product development, including feature definition, prioritization, and roadmap planning.

• Works closely with engineers, designers, and other technical teams to translate market and customer needs into technical specifications.

• Provides deep technical knowledge to ensure the product is feasible, scalable, and meets technical standards.

• Serve as project manager for NPI or other product related projects when needed.

• Monitor and report financial performance of products, including pricing, profitability, and cost management.

• Conducting financial analysis to support product decisions and investments.

• Drive establishment of cost tracking process in PD and Manufacturing

• Working with R&D, marketing, sales, and other teams to bring products to market.

• Coordinating activities across departments to ensure product success.

• Acts as a bridge between technical teams and other stakeholders, ensuring that the development aligns with the overall product vision.

• Participates in S&OP, daily stand-up meetings to gain insight into real time product related issues

• Work closely with master planner, supply chain manager to ensure on time delivery and communication of capacity availability.

• Gathering, analyzing and sharing customer feedback to improve products.

• Participating in industry conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay current with trends and innovations

• Ensuring products meet regulatory standards and industry guidelines.

• Collaborating with regulatory affairs teams to navigate approval processes and assist with filing DMF/CDE, etc.

• Collaborates with QA teams to ensure the product is tested rigorously and meets the required quality standards.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation for internal teams and external users.

• Responsible for developing and coordinating product training across regions

• Responsible for assigning product codes, categorizing products, assigning customer segments and other information needed to enter into ERP system

• Primary contact and interface between Sales/BD and Operations for GMP standard products and responsible for gathering details and drafting communications regarding product failures, delays, discontinuations etc.

• Participates in MBR meetings to present product performance data.

• Executing and contributing to determination of pricing strategies and product positioning to align with market needs and company goals.

• Provides sales teams with the tools, training, and support needed to effectively sell the product.

• Works with Marketing and I&I to develop product specific literature, customer facing decks

Who We're Looking For:

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• Significant experience in product management, development or project management.
• Results and delivery focused.
• Data-driven strategic thinker, solution provider.
• Excellent communication skills, experience in cross-cultural/global environments.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing projects with multi-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

Don't meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply At Croda, we believe diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.

What We Offer:

Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.

• Generous PTO

• 401K Match

• Wellness Reimbursement

• Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short and long term disability

• Paid Holidays

And more

Additional Information

This is position is based at our Alabaster site.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email jobs@croda.com.

Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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