Director, Marketing, Polypropylene (PP) Catalyst

Annual Wage Range: $168,920.00 - $232,265.00 Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.Job DescriptionW. R. Grace is seeking a Director of Marketing (DM) for the Polypropylene (PP) Catalyst Segment to lead the segment’s global innovation efforts that support the business growth. DM works closely with global functions such as Research & Development, Process Technology, Business Management, Sales, legal and manufacturing to deliver leading innovation. This position operates within the Polyolefins and Chemicals Catalysts Business, and the preferred location is Columbia, Maryland although Houston, Texas is also an option.Responsibilities (1 of 2)The critical position is a global role that focuses onDeveloping marketing plans to guide the PP segment strategyDeveloping and operationalizing the PP catalyst systems innovation roadmapsEstablishing strategic partnerships to implement the business strategyDeveloping the PP catalyst segment intellectual property strategy.Marketing plansDevelop market maps to uncover opportunities and areas of focusGain understanding of the value chain players and trendsEstablish customers’ purchasing criteria and develop the customer segmentation to support business prioritization and sales approachesWork with the Marketing Intelligence team to develop competitive intel that supports the marketing plansDevelop execution plans by customer segment in close partnership with the Business Management group, sales and technical customer interfacing teamsSegment Technology Roadmap (plan)Identify PP resin products trends, needs and wants to uncover technology focus areasEstablish competitive threats and opportunities to prioritize in the technology planResponsibilities (2 of 2)Segment Technology Roadmap (plan)Work with the technical functions to establish key problem statements to solveLead internal and external ideation and prioritization effortsAssemble the 3-5 years technology roadmap and gain business leadership supportLead projects through the stage gate process from business case development to commercializationStrategic PartnershipsMap innovation projects’ needs against potential partners’ capabilities and interestsDevelop and negotiate partnership proposals in collaboration with other functional leaders and legalEnsure collaborations are governed to provide intended resultsMaintain the executive team informed of progress and challenges.Intellectual Property (IP) StrategyDefine the IP strategy by sub-segment of the PP catalyst segment in terms of due diligence, protection and enforcement in close collaboration with legal and R&DEstablish a management process for trade secretsProvide business support to on-going IP management processes.Required QualificationsB.S in Material Science or any other science or engineering.15 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, with expertise in PP product development and/or marketingExperience in innovation managementDemonstrated skills of working in a team environment.Demonstrated leadership skillsDemonstrated communication skills and ability to influence peers and executivesPreferred QualificationsPh. D. in Material Science or any other science or engineeringM.S. in Material Science or related discipline.Experience in polypropylene processesExperience with global roles#LI -TC1 BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityGrace Wellness ProgramFlexible Workplace with maximum overlap with the core hoursRetirement Plans401(k) Company MatchPaid Vacation and HolidaysParental LeaveTuition ReimbursementCompany Donation Match ProgramGrace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.