Apply

Ready to go for it?

AI Apply speeds things up—apply directly if you prefer.

FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
Scoutfield Logo

See all jobs on Scoutfield

Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.

Discover
  • Fresh listings
  • Fast filters
  • No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Ashland

Strategic Market Manager

Ashland

. Develop and execute North American strategic marketing plans aligned with regional and global business objectives .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in strategic marketing and market development, with a strong focus on market analysis, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to drive growth strategies and support new product commercialization in life sciences and related B2B industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic MarketingMarket AnalysisCross-Functional LeadershipProduct ManagementGrowth Strategies

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills
Market SegmentationValue Proposition DevelopmentMarket ResearchGo-To-Market PlanningProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommercial StrategyStage-Gate Innovation ProcessesNew Product CommercializationCustomer Insights
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersCollaborative RelationshipsInitiative
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in MarketingMBA or Advanced Degree (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Life SciencesSpecialty ChemicalsPharmaceutical IngredientsNutraceuticalsPersonal Care IngredientsB2B IndustriesNorth American MarketsGlobal Matrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute North American strategic marketing plans aligned with regional and global business objectives
  • Develop market segmentation strategies and value propositions for target customer groups
  • Identify market trends, customer needs, competitive threats, and emerging opportunities to drive sustainable growth
  • Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, customer dynamics, and competitive activity
  • Conduct market research and voice-of-customer initiatives to identify unmet customer needs and emerging market opportunities
  • Partner with R&D, innovation, and product management teams to support new product development and commercialization
  • Lead go-to-market planning for new product launches and strategic growth platforms
  • Collaborate with sales leadership and account teams to align strategic marketing initiatives with commercial execution
  • Generate market-facing tools, customer insights, and growth strategies that enable sales effectiveness
  • Support strategic customer engagement and executive-level business reviews
  • Contribute to organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals, and focusing on performance and safety
  • Improve organizational capacity and capabilities through collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and positive communications and influence
  • Report to the Head of Strategic Accounts and Market Development

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in strategic marketing, product management, market development, or commercial strategy
  • Experience within life sciences, specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical ingredients, nutraceuticals, personal care ingredients, or related B2B industries
  • Strong experience conducting market analysis and developing growth strategies
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders
  • Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and project management skills
  • Ability to travel up to 30%
  • Demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior at all times
  • Ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different
  • MBA or advanced degree in business, marketing, or a scientific discipline (preferred)
  • Experience supporting North American markets across multiple customer segments (preferred)
  • Familiarity with stage-gate innovation processes and new product commercialization (preferred)
  • Experience working within a global matrix organization (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Industry competitive salary and benefits
  • Pay-for-performance incentive plans
  • Diverse work environment
  • Opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization