Regional Product Manager – Active Ingredients - Americas

Evonik•Richmond, VA

1d•$94,600 - $171,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Product Manager is responsible for driving profitable growth of assigned Active Ingredients portfolios across the Americas through portfolio management, product marketing, pricing strategy, and lifecycle management. Acting as the regional product management representative for the portfolio, this role translates global portfolio strategies into regional execution and collaborates closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Operations to maximize business performance. The position serves as the regional expert on portfolio performance, product positioning, pricing, competitive dynamics and commercialization activities while ensuring alignment with global portfolio objectives. It partners with regional marketing managers on activities such as trade shows and broader customer engagement programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cosmetic Science, Business, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management, Strategic Marketing, Business Management, or related commercial roles
Experience within specialty chemicals, personal care ingredients, cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceutical ingredients, or related industries
Demonstrated experience in product lifecycle management, pricing, commercialization and portfolio management
Strong analytical, strategic thinking and financial acumen
Proficiency with SAP (or equivalent ERP), CRM platforms, Power BI and Microsoft Office applications
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence in a matrix organization
Fluent in English and Spanish
Ability to travel up to 15%

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain product positioning, value propositions and portfolio messaging for the Americas region
Drive regional pricing strategy, including value-based pricing, corridor management, and pricing actions to maximize profitability and value capture
Conduct value-driver analyses and competitive positioning assessments; recommend actions to strengthen market differentiation
Partner with Sales and Marketing to identify growth opportunities and support commercialization initiatives
Manage regional performance of assigned product portfolios, including revenue, profitability and growth objectives
Develop and execute portfolio strategies aligned with global business priorities, covering innovation, positioning, optimization, rationalization and phase-out decisions
Lead product launch activities, including business case development, value-based pricing, launch checklists, and post-launch performance monitoring
Support innovation projects (including I2P) through market assessments, business case preparation and commercialization planning
Provide input into the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, including short- and mid-term volume/sales planning and forecast accuracy
Collaborate with global Product Management and regional stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives
Partner with Supply Chain, Regulatory, R&D, Operations, EHSQ and Commercial teams to ensure effective portfolio execution and support corrective actions for product-related issues
Provide portfolio recommendations and business insights to regional and global leadership teams
Lead or support selected cross-functional projects (e.g. digitalization initiatives)