Global Product Manager

Global Product Manager required, based in Cheshire West on a permanent basis. Candidates will hold significant experience within the chemical industry, including product management and commercialisation of speciality chemicals across international markets. A degree (or higher) in Chemistry (or similar) is required.

Title: Global Product Manager
Location: Cheshire West

Salary: Up to £80,000 (dependent on experience), plus car allowance and bonus potential
Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a well-respected, global speciality chemicals manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and market-led product development. They are now looking for a Global Product Manager to lead the strategic direction, commercialisation and lifecycle management of a portfolio of performance chemical products across international markets.

This is a highly visible, strategic role, responsible for driving global product strategies, leading cross-functional collaboration and supporting commercial growth through effective portfolio management. The successful candidate will operate within a matrix organisation, working closely with R&D, sales, regulatory and operations teams to deliver value across the product lifecycle.

Benefits: Multinational chemicals business with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration. Attractive salary, car allowance and bonus scheme. Excellent pension scheme and private healthcare.

Role / Description

Leading the strategic direction and lifecycle management of a global portfolio of speciality chemical products
Developing and implementing product strategies, including market positioning, pricing and portfolio optimisation
Conducting market analysis, including customer needs, competitive landscape and regulatory considerations
Driving global product launches, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialisation
Collaborating closely with R&D, regulatory, operations and sales teams to align product development and execution
Supporting sales teams with technical product knowledge, training and go-to-market strategies
Monitoring product performance and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Establishing standardised product management processes and best practices across regions
Building and aligning global teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance cultureRequirements

Degree (BSc/MSc or higher) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
Extensive experience within the chemical industry, ideally within speciality chemicals. Other sectors of industrial or performance chemicals will be considered
Proven success managing products in international markets within a matrix organisation
Strong understanding of commercialisation, product lifecycle management and market dynamics
Knowledge of regulatory environments (e.g. REACH, TSCA) is advantageous
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Willingness to travel internationallySRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed