Portfolio Director - Food & Life Sciences

Dubois Chemicals•Sharonville, OH

44d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Leads the management and growth of our Food & Life Sciences business. Responsible for aligning product offerings with market opportunities, customer needs, and the company’s long-term growth strategy. Develop and execute sustainable margin growth for the Food & Life Sciences portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in specialty chemicals, including at least 5 years in portfolio, product management, or marketing leadership roles.
Proven track record of driving portfolio growth, new product commercialization, and market share expansion.
Strong business acumen with ability to balance strategic vision and operational execution.
Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
Comfortable operating in a growth-focused, entrepreneurial environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced business degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Strategy & Management: Develop and execute a multi-year product portfolio strategy aligned with the company’s growth goals.
Lead lifecycle management for existing products—including margin expansion, rationalization, and innovation needs.
Identify and evaluate portfolio gaps and expansion opportunities through market analysis, voice of customer, and competitive intelligence.
Innovation & New Product Development: Partner with R&D, marketing, and commercial teams to drive a robust innovation pipeline.
Define and prioritize new product initiatives based on customer demand, technical feasibility, and financial return.
Oversee business cases for new product introductions and product enhancements.
Commercial & Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, and regulatory teams to ensure successful commercialization and go-to-market execution.
Act as the voice of the portfolio in commercial strategy discussions, pricing optimization, and demand planning processes.
Ensure customer feedback and market trends are translated into actionable product plans.
Performance & Optimization Monitor portfolio performance through KPIs such as revenue, margin, market share, and product vitality index.
Lead periodic reviews and make strategic decisions on resource allocation, and investment.
Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management processes, tools, and governance.