Sr. Manager, Global Strategic Marketing

Location: Brecksville, OH Preferred, Remote may be considered for exceptional candidates

Travel: 20%
Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $125,000 – $210,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific rate will be determined by variables such as education, experience, skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the Pharmaceutical Excipients and Nutraceutical Solutions industries through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

As a Global Strategic Marketing Manager – Pharma / Nutra , you’ll set the global marketing vision for Lubrizol’s pharmaceutical excipient and nutraceutical active segments. You’ll lead a high-performing team to define strategic roadmaps, accelerate growth, expand market participation, and position Lubrizol as a preferred innovation partner. Your work will shape innovation strategies, deepen customer relationships, and deliver sustainable solutions that improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute a global marketing strategy aligned with business objectives for pharmaceutical excipients and nutraceutical actives.
• Champion Lubrizol’s competitive differentiators and identify market opportunities to strengthen our Right to Win.
• Drive market expansion for both legacy and novel products to ensure leadership in target markets.
• Lead novel excipient programs as the key marketing lead to ensure successful commercialization.
• Conduct deep market assessments to identify unmet needs, trends, and growth opportunities.
• Translate insights into actionable innovation and partnership strategies.
• Build robust business cases and commercialization pathways for innovation projects to capture value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate internal capabilities and external innovations.
• Lead, coach, and develop market segment managers to deliver exceptional performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, market-driven decision-making, and continuous learning.
• Represent Lubrizol and its technologies at global trade and industry events.

Required Qualifications that Enables Your Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in strategic marketing, business development, or commercial leadership within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or specialty ingredients sectors.
• Established network within pharma/nutra industry stakeholders and trade associations
• Proven success developing and executing global strategies and leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of pharma/nutra value chains, regulatory frameworks, and innovation ecosystems.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen for building business cases and ROI models.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Your Work Environment :

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided

• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment

• Occasional lifting or movement of materials

• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
  

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans

• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

• Flexible work environment

• Learning and development opportunities

• Career and professional growth

• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com !

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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