Global Product Manager

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As a Global Product & Pricing Manager within our Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) team, you will take ownership of a diverse global product portfolio and lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen Arxada’s performance in key markets. This is a highly influential role that bridges commercial, operational and strategic teams—ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, works with grit, and enjoys solving complex challenges to move the business forward.

Essential Job Functions

• Drive pricing strategy & margin optimization Lead operative pricing and margin management for your product groups, developing pricing strategies that improve profitability while maintaining strong market alignment.

• Enable cross-functional decision-making Partner closely with Marketing, Commercial Operations, Controlling and Supply Chain to gather intelligence, review performance KPIs, and ensure effective implementation of pricing and margin initiatives.

• Shape the product & asset roadmap Build a mid‑term product roadmap that incorporates asset footprint strategy, risk assessments, business continuity plans and portfolio evolution to support sustained growth.

• Lead asset-focused profitability projects Champion gross profit optimization initiatives and oversee MTO/MTS decisions, inventory alignment, and allocation processes in oversold situations.

• Ensure strong product stewardship Oversee product master data accuracy, manage new SKU creation and rationalization, and coordinate seamless commercialisation of new or revised products together with Marketing, Technical, Operations and Sales.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Marketing, Business Management or related field; MBA preferred.

• Experience in B2B industries such as product management, marketing, sales, strategic procurement, category management or operations.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret market insights and support high‑quality pricing decisions.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.

• Curious, self-driven and comfortable working in competitive, fast-moving environments.

• Experience in operational pricing and pricing software tools is an advantage.

The expected salary range for this role is $115.000 - $146.000, but specific compensation may vary depending on experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location, and other job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible for a short‑term incentive bonus and benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.