Strategic marketing manager (W/M)

Procelys is a global Business Unit within the Lesaffre group that aims to support industrial fermentation by providing nutrients and expertise that improve the growth and productivity of microorganisms & cell cultures for all its market segments.

• INTELLIGENCE SPOC
  • Aggregate multiple informations sources : Business intelligence, Innovation & Patent watch, Segment roadmaps, summarizes them to Procelys management & proposes priority actions for the BU
• STRATEGY
  • Follows up strategy execution, identifies deviations, proposes key projects to achieve the Strategy
  • Defines & proposes to LT yearly BU Must wins battles. Frames related projects
• BU OFFER DEVELOPMENT
  • Work with innovation teams to prioritise projects in Procelys project pipe.
  • Validates all projects business plans, value propositions & Business plans
• EXPLORE DIVERSIFICATION
  • Identifies new usages for existing product line
  • Identifies potential new product lines developments
  • Identifies new segments ; develops intelligence for segments not covered by segment managers
• PARTNERSHIPS
  • Identifies potential partners to develop new product lines, new applications
  • Explore markets & propose new product lines developments for the BU

Hard skills:

• 8+ years of experience in Sales & Marketing functions, with proven collaboration across sales, marketing, and innovation teams
• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic marketing and in operational communication or regional marketing
• Experience in innovation roles within a B2B Life Science ingredients company (nice to have)
• 5+ years of strategic marketing experience in Biotech, Pharma, or Life Sciences
• Scientific educational background (minimum BSc in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or Biology)
• French at B2 level (nice to have)

Soft Skills:

• Strong ability to set priorities in ambiguous or complex environments
• Naturally curious with a strong analytical mindset
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to grasp multidimensional topics across science and market landscapes
• A team player who thrives in a matrix organization
• Excellent influencing and communication skills
• Experience working in multicultural environments
• Background in corporate strategy or Head of Strategy role (nice to have)