Manager, Regional Category Management NA Scientific

Ansell•Madison, MS

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Business Unit (North America) to join our team! In this position, you will play a critical role in activating global category strategies and owning the regional view of the Scientific Business Unit product portfolio across North America. Reporting to the Associate Director, Americas – Scientific Business Unit, this role serves as the regional connector between Global Category Management and local commercial teams, ensuring effective portfolio execution, market relevance, and profitable growth. Leveraging deep regional market knowledge, you will provide critical input into global category strategy while ensuring strong local activation across life sciences and industrial scientific verticals. You will act as a key customer-facing subject matter expert for product-related initiatives within the region. 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 where collaboration thrives and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered across our global community Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning, and mentorship programs to support professional and interpersonal skill development Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through learning and mentorship programs Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and wellness programs 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal days) plus 14 paid holidays Continuing education reimbursement Summer Fridays Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field (MBA highly desirable)
8+ years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or Business Development, or a minimum of 5 years in a Product or Category Management role
Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams within a matrixed, global organization
Demonstrated experience working in a multinational or global environment
Strong business acumen with financial and budget management capabilities
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Fluency in written and spoken English; additional regional languages a plus

Nice To Haves

Experience in Medical Devices, PPE, or Life Sciences / Scientific markets preferred

Responsibilities

Own and manage the North America Scientific product portfolio serving LSCI verticals including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, semiconductors, nutraceuticals, and laboratory markets
Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management, including pricing, introductions, changes, rationalization, and promotional initiatives to improve sales, margins, and operational efficiency
Provide regional market expertise, insights, and analysis to inform and shape global category and portfolio strategies
Monitor sales performance, pricing, competitive dynamics, and market trends, partnering with Regional Marketing to achieve revenue, margin, and market share targets
Coordinate and deploy Global Category Management initiatives efficiently across the North America region
Lead and support successful new product launches, including localization of launch materials and execution of product setup activities across systems
Coordinate product training programs, including presentations, live sessions, and virtual training in collaboration with global and regional marketing teams
Serve as the primary regional subject matter expert and point of contact for product-related matters, supporting regional teams, distributors, and customers
Partner with regional sales teams and distributor organizations through training and joint customer engagements
Actively participate in regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and forecasting processes
Maintain product data, samples, and collateral across relevant systems including SAP, Oracle, MDM/PDH, and sample administration platforms

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan, including a performance-based annual incentive
Flexible and hybrid work model
A culture of belonging and inclusion where collaboration thrives and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered across our global community
Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning, and mentorship programs to support professional and interpersonal skill development
Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through learning and mentorship programs
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and wellness programs
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal days) plus 14 paid holidays
Continuing education reimbursement
Summer Fridays
Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks
Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability