Responsibilities

• Develop & Execute Avantor’s VWR portfolio strategy to take market share including , yet not limited to , further penetration of existing products, new product introductions (proprietary ), new supplier acquisition , product line expansion , new market penetration, and expansion in existing customer markets .
• Establish, track , and report financial and operation al metrics related to assigned VWR Brand portfolio and identify risks and opportunities for improvement , leveraging the Avantor Business System and tools.
• Develop strategi c marketing programs for the VWR Brand portfolio by providing forward view s of trends and emerging technologies for markets , as well as trends & developments in end customer segments.
• Manage the product life cycle for product portfolio , including supplier onboard ing , product additions & enrichment, sales training & support, price maintenance, & product life cycle management.
• Drives collaboration with portfolio team and leadership to achieve revenue and profitability goals for portfolio .
• Develops & enhances key strategic supplier relationships to improve competitive position ing .
• Drive profitability of each of the product groups within the Product category and developing and executing strategies for improving that profitability.
• Makes presentations to senior management regarding markets, competition, and customer segmentation for their portfolio.
• Develops the VWR Brand strategy within the assigned portfolio category(ies) and works with the team to drive execution, including design, specifications, packaging, price points, parternering with Sourcing to negotiate costs, inventory investments, and returns.
• Assesses the market of innovative technical developments by both suppliers and competitors and determining our customer s ’ requirements for these innovations.

Requirements

• Intermediate experienced required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in business, or equivalent experience preferred.
• A minimum of three years of strategic marketing , product management, category management, sales or related experience required.
• Safety certifications preferred but not required (ASP, CSP, or others)