LANXESS · 21 hours ago
Global Product Manager – Plasticizers & Specialty Additives
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLANXESS is seeking a Global Product Manager to lead strategic initiatives for their portfolio of plasticizers and specialty additives. This role is essential for driving global marketing strategies, optimizing profitability, and fostering innovation through collaboration with customers and internal teams.
BiotechnologyChemicalIndustrial
Hiring Manager
Cheryl Jimenez PHR, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Develop and implement marketing strategies to ensure strong product positioning, customer intimacy, and market development
Apply and refine data-driven pricing strategies to achieve targeted margins and optimize profitability across product lines
Manage product portfolio strategy, conduct market analysis, and identify growth opportunities in partnership with Sales and Application Technology
Oversee contract creation and administration; support Sales in negotiations to secure profitable agreements
Represent the company at customer visits, trade shows, and industry associations; maintain strong relationships with key accounts and stakeholders
Prepare short-, medium-, and long-term forecasts to ensure accurate business planning
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Business Administration or Chemistry preferred
5–10 years of relevant experience in global organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical thinking and entrepreneurial mindset
Deep understanding of financial KPIs, marketing, and pricing strategies
Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders
Ability to build strong relationships and negotiate effectively at all levels
Willingness to travel up to 20%
Company
LANXESS
LANXESS is a specialty chemicals company. It is a sub-organization of Bayer.
Founded in 2004Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (3)
2023 (3)
2022 (8)
2021 (8)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$894.16M2024-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $894.16M
2005-01-31IPO
Leadership Team
Frederique van Baarle
President & Chief Executive Officer- LANXESS Corporation & President Americas - LANXESS Group
Recent News
2025-11-11
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