Head of Market Segment Biosecurity Solutions (f/m/d)

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 102,762 - 148,435; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible work: global Xwork program

Training & Development

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in Germany seeks a senior leader to define and implement the Biosecurity Solutions market strategy within Business Line Consumer Solutions. You will own innovation and growth projects, drive revenue and profitability, and partner with distributors and key accounts.

You will lead cross-functional teams in product management, marketing communications and technical marketing, collaborate with global groups, and push digitalization to differentiate offerings in a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in business, veterinary or related field.
• Several years in business development, strategic marketing, or product management.
• Proven track record in market segmentation, planning and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong commercial acumen and customer focus in biosecurity context.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Team leadership and project management with entrepreneurial spirit.
• International work experience and intercultural know-how.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the strategy for the Biosecurity Solutions market segment.
• Own innovation and growth projects, achieving revenue and profitability targets.
• Identify new opportunities through market analysis and customer insights.
• Lead cross-functional teams in product management, marketing and technical marketing.
• Build relationships with distributors and key accounts; represent the company at events.
• Collaborate with global teams to align strategies and leverage synergies.
• Drive innovation, digitalization and competitive differentiation for value creation.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Product management

Market segmentation

Cross-functional leadership

Business development

International experience

Fluent English & German

Stakeholder management

Education

University Degree in Business Administration, Veterinary Medicine or a related field

Job description

Job Highlights

• Define and implement the strategy for the Biosecurity Solutions market segment within Business Line Consumer Solutions incl. implementation and optimization of new business model
• Take ownership and responsibility for achieving innovation and growth projects as well as revenue, and profitability targets
• Identify new business opportunities through market analysis, customer insights, and industry trends
• Lead cross-functional teams in product management, marketing communication & technical marketing to deliver customer-centric solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributor network, key accounts and represent the company at industry events and trade shows
• Collaborate with global teams within BL Consumer Solutions & BU MPP to align strategies and leverage synergies
• Drive innovation, digitalization and competitive differentiation within the segment for sustainable value creation

Experience / Skills

• University Degree in Business Administration, Veterinary Medicine or a related field
• Several years of relevant experience in business development, strategic marketing, or product management – ideally within the biosecurity industry
• Proven track record in market segmentation, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership
• Strong commercial knowledge, customer orientation, and a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Team leadership & project management experience combined with strong entrepreneurial spirit
• International (work) experience / intercultural know-how
• Fluent in English & German

Contract Type

Regular

What we offer you

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.