Manager, Regional Category Management (Scientific)

Ansell; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in protection solutions is seeking a Manager, Regional Category Management - Scientific in Cyberjaya. You will oversee product execution strategies, drive innovation, and align pricing with financial targets. The ideal candidate has experience in product management within regulated industries and strong analytical skills. The role offers a competitive compensation plan with various benefits including a flexible work model.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Flexible and hybrid work model

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in product/category management or related commercial roles.
• Demonstrated success in regulated industries such as Medical Device, PPE, or Life Sciences.
• Strong business acumen and customer orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional execution of the global product portfolio strategy.
• Drive pricing strategy and gross margin improvement initiatives.
• Lead product introductions, changes, and obsolescence activities.

Skills

Product management

B2B marketing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering or scientific field

Job description

Overview

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people’s quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for a Manager, Regional Category Management - Scientific to join our team in Cyberjaya!

In this position you will play a vital role in managing the regional execution of the global product portfolio strategy. This includes product lifecycle management, innovation pipeline contribution, competitive intelligence, pricing, and regulatory alignment to deliver category growth and profitability. The RCM collaborates closely with Global Category Management (GCM), regional marketing and sales teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive commercialization and ensure local relevance of category initiatives. The role also contributes to corporate sustainability, digital enablement, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with life sciences and cleanroom regulatory standards.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.
• Flexible and hybrid work model.
• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.
• Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.

What your role will be?

You will be:

• Portfolio Strategy and Execution
  Serve as the regional owner of the Scientific product portfolio across all verticals (e.g., pharma, biotech, medical devices, semiconductors, nutraceuticals).
• Translate global category strategies into regionally relevant execution plans.
• Drive pricing strategy and gross margin improvement initiatives in alignment with commercial and financial targets.
• Monitor and analyze sales, field reports, pricing levels, and competition to adjust tactics and optimize results.
• Identify opportunities for product rationalization and operational efficiencies.

• Product Lifecycle & Innovation Management
  Lead product introductions, changes, and obsolescence activities. Ensure on-time regional launch execution including localizing launch materials and coordinating product setup. Maintain product data integrity in internal systems and tools (PIM, SAP, sample warehouse, etc.).
• Product Specifications & Branding
  Manage product specifications, data sheets, packaging artwork, and branding according to brand identity guidelines
• Innovation Pipeline Input
  Provide input into global and regional innovation pipelines based on market needs, trends, and competitive analysis

Cross-Functional Leadership & Risk Management

• Function as the central product expert and point of contact for regional stakeholders (sales, marketing, customers, distributors).
• Work closely with R&D, Regulatory, and Quality teams to ensure compliance and performance of products.
• Support risk assessment, corrective actions, and communication plans related to product quality, compliance, or regulatory issues.
• Partner with Regional Product Supply to align on forecasting, capacity, and availability.
• Contribute to the regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Training & Commercial Support

• Coordinate product training initiatives (materials, workshops, webinars) for internal teams and distributors.
• Support regional sales efforts including customer visits, product presentations, and training sessions.
• Engage with key customers and end-users to capture insights, test concepts, and validate product-market fit.

Market Intelligence & Digital Enablement

• Monitor competitive landscape and market trends to provide strategic insights.
• Contribute to digital initiatives that improve product visibility, customer engagement, or e-commerce enablement.

Sustainability & ESG Alignment

• Support the integration of sustainability and circular economy principles into product and packaging development.
• Align product strategies with corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) objectives and regional compliance expectations.

What will you bring to Ansell?

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a scientific/technical discipline.
• Experience in product/category management or related commercial roles.
• Demonstrated success in B2B marketing, ideally within regulated industries (Medical Device, PPE, or Life Sciences).
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to project management, pricing strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Strong business acumen and customer orientation
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Travel up to 25% (domestic and international).

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

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Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work, it\'s not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.

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