Director, Marketing Communications - Surface Sciences at Lubrizol | Brecksville, OH

Director, Marketing Communications - Surface Sciences

Brecksville, OH (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive10+ years exp

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic marketing leadership for Lubrizol’s Surface Sciences division, turning business strategies into integrated campaigns and executive communications to grow demand and pipeline.

Own development and execution of integrated promotional marketing plans across global campaigns, lead gen, and events.
Must-have: 10+ years in promotional marketing/marketing communications with at least 3 years in leadership.
Standout: Proven ability to influence senior leaders and lead cross-functional global teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
Serve as a senior marketing leader for the Surface Sciences division, contributing to business strategy, growth initiatives, and leadership discussions.
Translate division and business-unit strategies into clear, differentiated promotional marketing and communications plans.
Partner closely with Strategic Marketing to align value propositions, portfolio narratives, and go-to-market priorities.
Provide strategic marketing counsel to commercial and functional leaders, ensuring promotional efforts support growth, demand creation, and pipeline contribution.
Act as a communications counselor to the business President and members of his team as they engage with employees, customers and prospects.
Lead, coach, and develop a global promotional marketing organization consisting of direct and indirect reports across regions and market segments.
Establish clear priorities, operating rhythms, and accountability across teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and effective execution.
Support talent development, succession planning, and capability growth within the promotional marketing organization.
Foster collaboration across regional and global teams to leverage best practices and drive efficiency.
Oversee development and execution of integrated promotional marketing plans aligned to business and STRAP priorities, including:
Global and regional promotional campaigns
Lead generation programs and CRM-enabled campaign execution
Thought leadership and advocacy initiatives
Events, conferences, and trade show strategy and execution
Customer marketing programs that strengthen key commercial relationships
Ensure consistent application of brand standards, product brand architecture, and messaging frameworks across all activities.
Lead internal and external communications for the Surface Sciences division, including leadership messaging, town halls, and employee communications.
Oversee industry public relations and advocacy efforts to increase visibility, credibility, and share of voice across priority markets.
Guide development of content and messaging that positions Surface Sciences as a trusted, innovative partner across Performance Coatings, Beauty & Home, and Pharma/Nutra.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in promotional marketing or marketing communications, preferably within B2B, specialty chemicals, life sciences, or related industries. Experience must be inclusive of at least 3 years of leadership experience.
Demonstrated success leading global and regional teams, including indirect management in a matrixed environment.
Proven track record of delivering integrated marketing programs that contribute to demand creation and commercial pipeline impact.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and partner with senior business leaders.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
Strong analytical, financial, and project management capabilities.
Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 20%).