Global Business Strategy & Growth Leader

NewMarket; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NewMarket seeks a senior leader to shape the five-year SBU plan, lead the annual operating plan, and establish the global P&L. The role includes building the business case for capital investments, and guiding the SBU’s M&A plan for growth and resilience.

You will act as R&D project portfolio leader, drive NPD stage gates, prepare BIP proposals, and steer IP strategy with R&D and legal. The position collaborates across IBP, BCP, HSES risk management, and supply security for sustained performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop the five year long range plan (goals, objectives, strategy, tactics) for the SBU
• Develop and lead the implementation of the annual operating plan
• Establish the profit and loss (P&L) for the global business
• Develop and advocate the business case for capital investment in facilities and operations
• Develop and implement the SBU acquisition (M&A) plan
• R&D project portfolio manager; Key decision maker and leader on R&D plans & investments
• New Product Development (NPD) process and overall stage gate manager for the SBU
• Prepare & Assess Business investment proposals (BIP) for R&D projects
• IP team leader (R&D and legal): develop and manage intellectual property strategy.
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP) teams, closely related to Sales and Operational planning; priority setting and decision making.
• Business continuity plans (BCP) and security of supply plan SBU team leader: develop risk assessments, set project priorities and budgets; implementation and communication
• Assess business implications of Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES) risks, including REACH, global product registration and labeling; develop and communicate plans to manage the business risks.

Job description

NewMarket seeks a senior leader to shape the five-year SBU plan, lead the annual operating plan, and establish the global P&L. The role includes building the business case for capital investments, and guiding the SBU’s M&A plan for growth and resilience.

You will act as R&D project portfolio leader, drive NPD stage gates, prepare BIP proposals, and steer IP strategy with R&D and legal. The position collaborates across IBP, BCP, HSES risk management, and supply security for sustained performance.