Sr. Manager, Global Strategic Marketing

Job Location: Brecksville, OH.
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt. Hybrid - 4 days onsite

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

This position is based in Brecksville, OH. 4 days in office.

The Global Strategic Marketing Manager – Pharma / Nutra is a senior leadership role accountable for setting and driving the global marketing vision across the pharmaceutical excipient and nutraceutical active segments. Leading a high‑performing team of market segment managers, this role will define the strategic roadmap to position Lubrizol as a preferred innovation partner – accelerating growth, expanding market participation, and deepening strategic relationships with customers and partners.

• Develop and execute a united, forward‑looking global marketing strategy aligned with business objectives for pharmaceutical excipients and nutraceutical actives
• Champion Lubrizol’s Right to Win by identifying competitive differentiators and market opportunities
• Spearhead market expansion of legacy products and novel products to ensure market capitalization and leadership in the respective markets
• Lead novel excipients programs as the key marketing lead to ensure successful commercialization

• Conduct deep market assessments to identify unmet needs, trends, and growth opportunities across global and regional market segments
• Translate insights into actionable innovation and partnership strategies
• Identify and evaluate internal capabilities and external innovations (technologies, ingredients, delivery systems, etc) to deliver differentiated solutions working and leading cross‑functional teams
• Build robust business cases and commercialization pathways for the innovation projects to ensure rightful value is captured for Lubrizol

• Lead, coach, and develop market segment manager to deliver exceptional performance and strategic alignment
• Foster a culture of collaboration, market-driven decision‑making, and continuous learning across global and regional marketing organizations
• Establish clear marketing processes and protocols enabling clear alignment with global and regional stakeholders
• Represent Lubrizol and its technologies at various trade and industry events

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years’ experience in strategic marketing, business development, or commercial leadership within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or specialty ingredients sectors
• Proven success developing and executing global strategies and leading cross‑functional teams
• Deep understanding of pharma/nutra value chains, regulatory frameworks, and innovation ecosystems
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and financial acumen for building business cases and ROI models
• Up to 20% domestic and/or international travel

• Global/multicultural business experience
• Track record of successfully bringing innovations from concept to commercialization
• Network within pharma/nutra industry stakeholders and trade associations
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and results‑driven orientation

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical,…