Global Product Manager Biosecurity

Main missions

The Global Product Manager Biosecurity is responsible for the strategic and operational development of the biosecurity product range for livestock farming. They will ensure product growth and competitiveness by collaborating with local marketing teams, international product managers and R&D, sales, and technical departments.

Responsibilities and activities

1. Product range development and management

• Develop and lead the global marketing strategy for the biosecurity product range including detergents, water treatments, disinfectants and insecticides
• Analyse the global livestock market (pigs, poultry, ruminants) to identify trends and growth opportunities
• Manage the product lifecycle: launch, evolution, repositioning
• Conduct competitive and regulatory monitoring
• Support subsidiaries and key partners in implementing development strategies and marketing plans

2. Defining and implementing action plans for key international accounts

• Design specific action and development plans for major international accounts in the animal health and livestock sectors
• Work closely with sales teams to ensure the local implementation of these strategies

3. Sales development support for a specific area

To stay connected to field needs, the Global Product Manager will support our sales development in a group of countries.

• Monitor and optimise the execution of development plans in each assigned country, adjusting actions based on results and market feedback
• Support sales teams in managing key accounts and implementing defined strategies
• Limited number of countries, typically 2 or 3 European countries

4. Collaboration with other international Product Managers

• Work in synergy with other product managers to ensure consistency across product ranges
• Participate in international meetings to share best practices and develop cross-range synergies
• Contribute to coordinating global communication and innovation initiatives

5. Liaison with R&D and innovation

• Collaborate with the R&D department to develop and enhance formulations based on market needs
• Participate in testing and validation of new products in collaboration with technical teams
• Work closely with regulatory teams to ensure product compliance in different markets

Required skills and profile

Technical skills

• Expertise in the livestock market (pigs, poultry, ruminants) and biosecurity challenges
• Experience in product portfolio management and marketing strategy within the animal health or pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of key account needs in the livestock and animal health sectors
• Proficiency in project management and international commercial and marketing strategy development

Cross-functional skills

• Strong leadership and ability to work cross-functionally and internationally
• Solid project management and marketing data analysis skills
• Excellent communication and ability to unite multicultural teams

Profile

• Education: Master's degree (Bac+5) in Marketing, Business, Agronomy, Veterinary Science or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years in strategic and operational marketing, ideally in biosecurity or in the animal health industry
• Languages: Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus
• Mobility: Frequent international travel (30-40%)

Conditions and benefits

• Permanent contract with an attractive compensation package (fixed + variable)
• Work tools and travel expenses covered
• Strategic position with a strong impact on the company's growth

How to apply

Using the form below, please send us your cover letter and CV in English, ensuring that your CV contains only information relevant to your academic and professional background. Please avoid sharing other sensitive personal data. Your application package will be treated with strict confidentiality. The personal data you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence in accordance with the applicable personal data protection legislation. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with information about the next steps of our selection process.