Head of Marketing Insights

Ingredion Incorporated

. Lead Ingredion's global Insights Center of Excellence .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $181,400 - $241,867 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transforming insights into strategic recommendations that drive business growth, leveraging advanced analytics and AI-enabled capabilities. Proven ability to lead global teams and influence decision-making across complex organizations while building trusted partnerships.

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Insights TransformationMarket IntelligenceAI-Enabled Insights CapabilitiesStrategic Marketing LeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchData AnalyticsBusiness StrategyCompetitive IntelligenceGrowth Strategy DevelopmentCommercial ExcellenceTrend ForecastingInnovation CommercializationAdvanced AnalyticsDigital Solutions Integration

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingStorytellingCommunication SkillsPeople LeadershipCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Data PlatformsAutomation ToolsAI Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree (MBA Preferred)

Industry Keywords

B2B IngredientFood IndustryBeverage SectorSpecialty ChemicalLife SciencesCPG OrganizationsGlobal Market Dynamics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Ingredion's global Insights Center of Excellence
Transform customer, consumer, market, competitive, and business intelligence into actionable growth opportunities
Identify emerging trends, unmet needs, competitive advantages, and new growth opportunities
Translate insights into strategic recommendations shaping business strategy, innovation priorities, portfolio decisions, commercial opportunities, and go-to-market execution
Lead global market intelligence and trend forecasting capabilities
Shape enterprise strategy and growth priorities through intelligence and insights
Synthesize market, customer, consumer, competitive, regulatory, technology, and business intelligence into actionable recommendations and audience-specific stories
Partner with Global Category Marketing to quantify market opportunities and commercialization potential
Identify and prioritize near-term growth opportunities with Regional Marketing to drive go-to-market activation and commercial execution
Anticipate market shifts, uncover whitespace opportunities, develop growth hypotheses, and guide investment and commercialization decisions
Guide strategic planning, portfolio decisions, and investment priorities using data-driven intelligence
Ensure innovation pipelines are grounded in validated customer and consumer needs through the stage-gate process
Work with Brand and Marcoms COE to translate insights into thought leadership
Work with Regional Marketing to shape customer engagement strategies and go-to-market execution
Build and scale AI-enabled insights capabilities
Define and lead a world-class Global Insights Center of Excellence, including talent, methodologies, tools, and processes
Champion insight-led decision making and demonstrate measurable business impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration (MBA), Data Analytics, Economics, Market Research, or a related commercial discipline preferred
12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Insights, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Commercial Excellence, Business Strategy, or related functions
Experience within global B2B ingredient, food, beverage, specialty chemical, life sciences, or sophisticated CPG organizations
Demonstrated track record of translating insights into business outcomes, shaping growth strategies, influencing investment decisions, supporting innovation commercialization, and driving profitable revenue growth
Deep expertise in customer, consumer, market, competitive, and business intelligence
Experience leading global teams and influencing across complex, matrixed organizations
Understanding of regional market dynamics across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM
Strong understanding of AI-enabled insights capabilities, advanced analytics, data platforms, automation, and emerging technologies
Experience embedding digital and AI solutions into business decision-making processes
Strategic thinking, storytelling, and communication skills
Experience influencing senior executives, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders through evidence-based narratives
Ability to lead through ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
People leadership experience building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams
Ability to build trusted partnerships across Marketing, R&D, Commercial, Strategy, Digital, and regional organizations
Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous
Required behaviors and skills include connecting business signals to identify growth opportunities, compelling storytelling and influence, collaboration, growth and innovation leadership, AI-enabled leadership, critical thinking, commercial judgment, high-performance leadership, talent development, and effective decision making

Benefits

Comp & perks

Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay
Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Flexible Work Arrangements
Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
Employee Recognition Program – Personalized recognition rewards globally
Relocation available within country
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with competitive company match
May be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus