Company Description
We are a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the global food, beverage and life science & nutrition industry. We are all about mastering sensory experience and nutritional performance.
We offer exceptional opportunities for passionate people who want to shape the future of nutrition in an entrepreneurial and impact-driven environment. Here, you have the freedom to take ownership and to thrive both professionally and personally. Be part of a highly committed team with a clear purpose: at Döhler, smart ideas have a way of becoming great products.
Together, we bring ideas to life.
Job Description
As part of Döhler’s continued commitment to people development and business growth, we are seeking a Head of BU Health to lead our global health business from our Innovation Center in Princeton, NJ. This onsite leadership role offers a unique opportunity to partner with the current position holder through a structured handover process, ensuring a seamless transition and effective onboarding experience. You will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, accelerating innovation, and driving sustainable growth across our health portfolio on a global scale.
Your Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement the business strategy for the global health business including the product portfolio, business development, supply chain, pricing, innovation and the overall growth initiatives
• Define a sustainable, profitable roadmap to drive the business and revenue growth in line with the customer requirements, while ensuring it is in line with the Doehler business value
• Lead and develop a team of product managers
• Drive innovation projects and pipelines through to the commercialization stage
• Build a strong working relationship with the product organization and the respective internal stakeholders within our global matrix organization
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with our customers to build a deeper understanding of their needs, workflows and business challenges
• Support customer visits with the sales team and take over public appearances
• Communicate up-to-date and aligned portfolio updates on all media incl. product portfolio displays within and outside of the organization
• Ensure in-house trainings to foster a deeper understanding of the product portfolio and the positioning
Salary Range - $250,000 –280,000
The compensation range provided reflects the expected base compensation only and does not include potential bonuses, incentive plans, or benefits. An individual’s final compensation offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education level, relevant experience, training, and geographic location.
Qualifications
Your Profile:
• Successful track record in a similar international product management focused on B2B Food & Beverage markets
• Minimum five years supervisory or managerial experience in a matrix environment is required
• Proven technological knowledge in bioscience with a strong commercial drive
• Proven track record creating and executing product roadmaps incrementally and sustainably
• Strong customer mind set with demonstrated ability to engage directly and honestly with customers and deliver positive experience by creating a partnership mentality
• Must be a strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive business objectives while maintaining our company and people values
• Very good understanding of current talent management practices with a great passion for people development
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Hands-on mentality and entrepreneurial thinking skills, capable of working well as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, manage change and multiple priorities in a dynamic and ever-changing surrounding
• Willingness to travel globally between 20%-30% of the working time
Additional Information
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What We Offer:
- Work with passion: We create an environment where passion meets profession. Meaningful work and positive energy inspire people to give their best and make lasting contribution to our shared success.
- Take ownership: We empower you to take ownership and share your ideas. Whatever your role, you have the opportunity to show initiative and make an impact.
- Grow your way: With flexible development opportunities across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strengths and actively shape your career path.
- Thrive in a global environment: Join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration. Through global collaboration, you expand your horizon both professionally and personally.
- The team always wins: We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success.
Equal Opportunities for All
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
A good match starts with shared values. Complete our Culture Fit Challenge to find out how well your mindset aligns with the way we work.
Does it feel like a fit? Then apply through our online career portal and attach it to your application. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by post.
