Global Strategic Marketing Leader – Pharma Ingredients

New England Air Systems, LLC; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Croda is seeking a Strategic Marketing Manager for Pharma Ingredients to guide global marketing strategy, portfolio direction and innovation priorities in alignment with business goals. You will partner with R&D, Sales and regional teams to translate insights into differentiated value propositions that drive revenue and long‑term value creation in a complex market.

The role requires leading a high-performing marketing team, with a focus on measurable outcomes, cross‑functional collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic marketing and/or portfolio management within a global B2B environment, ideally in speciality chemicals, life sciences or pharmaceutical markets.
• Strong track record of shaping and managing complex product and innovation portfolios, translating market insight into clear, actionable strategies that drive differentiation, growth and margin expansion.
• Able to coach and develop a high performing team through authentic leadership, fostering collaboration, curiosity and a culture of accountability.
• Ability to apply data-driven marketing principles with a clear focus on measurable business outcomes and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the strategic marketing agenda, aligning market insight, portfolio direction and innovation priorities to business strategy.
• Shape and evolve the global product portfolio, balancing short, medium and long-term horizons.
• Own governance and prioritisation of the innovation pipeline and drive commercially viable outcomes.
• Translate unmet customer and market needs into differentiated value propositions that drive revenue and margin growth.
• Lead and develop a high-performing marketing team and ensure strategy execution across the organisation.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Portfolio management

Global B2B

Team leadership

Data-driven marketing

Stakeholder management

AI-enabled marketing

Job description

Croda is seeking a Strategic Marketing Manager for Pharma Ingredients to guide global marketing strategy, portfolio direction and innovation priorities in alignment with business goals. You will partner with R&D, Sales and regional teams to translate insights into differentiated value propositions that drive revenue and long‑term value creation in a complex market.

The role requires leading a high-performing marketing team, with a focus on measurable outcomes, cross‑functional collaboration, and