International CHC Category Manager - VMS; f​/m​/d - limited

International CHC Category Manager – VMS (f/m/d)

Bad Vilbel, Germany – Full-time, fixed‑term (maternity leave replacement until June 2028).

• You are an experienced marketing professional who will help us expand STADA’s VMS footprint in Consumer Health, driving the growth of our local hero brands across EMEA.
• You will define launch‑ and go‑to‑market strategies, providing highly creative 360° marketing toolboxes, targeting both consumer and health care professionals.
• You will drive innovations, looking for new ideas and opportunities, and conduct market reviews including trend analyses.
• You will shape the broader category’s growth strategy and building blocks.
• You will spearhead our VMS product lines, defining and executing marketing strategies that enhance our brand visibility, drive sales, and engage our target audience.
• In your role you will collaborate closely with lead markets, agencies as well as internal STADA stakeholders such as portfolio management, product development and business intelligence.

• You possess a blend of creative and analytical skills, with a robust understanding of the Consumer Healthcare industry, paired with a curious, investigative mind, taking pride in developing growth strategies.
• You have a university degree in business studies/applied economics with a focus on marketing or corresponding practice‑oriented experience within the Consumer Health or FMCG industry.
• You bring 10+ years of experience in Marketing, ideally within the VMS category in leading FMCG / CHC companies operating in an international environment, ideally paired with experience in brand building in eCom.
• You can prove capabilities in digital marketing paired with a strong conceptual, analytical and strategic skillset.
• You bring proven project leadership skills, delivering results in complex and ever‑changing environments.
• You have a strong track record in creating new products and concept writing & testing.
• You have sound knowledge of regulatory and legal framework of OTC medicines, medical devices, and food supplements.
• You bring flexibility and agility in quickly transferring skills knowledge from one area of expertise to the other as well as a growth mindset always focused on driving business value.
• You have strong influencing skills and the capability to lead cross‑functional teams across different regions and countries.
• You bring strong communication and presentation skills in English and preferably German, helping you to inspire and guide teams.
• You are eager to cultivate a growth mindset always focused on driving business value.

• An open corporate culture with fast decision‑making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development.
• Individual development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week (depending on the job profile).
• Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike.
• Childcare allowance.
• Health‑promoting offers such as Wellpass or the STADA Gym (free of charge).
• Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme.
• Subsidised cafeteria.

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.