Director, Global Strategic Marketing

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and champion a comprehensive global market strategy that identifies and prioritizes high-value growth opportunities aligned with Danimer's sustainability objectives.
• Provide a strategic view of market dynamics, emerging needs, and competitive shifts to shape Danimer's global roadmap and innovation agenda.
• Conduct high-level assessments of global markets, customer segments, geographies, and competition to define 'where to play' and advise on 'how to win.'
• Monitor industry megatrends such as decarbonization, circular economy, regulatory evolution, and shifting consumer preferences to inform portfolio and investment decisions.
• Partner with R D, product development, and business unit leaders to guide new product pipelines and commercialization plans.
• Drive market-led innovation by translating insights from customers, stakeholders, and value chain partners into actionable business strategies.
• Lead the development of go-to-market frameworks and support execution through commercial teams across regions.
• Provide marketing leadership on pricing strategy, channel management, branding, and positioning.
• Lead the brand marketing and outbound marketing functions, shaping Danimer's brand identity globally and enhancing its reputation as a sustainability leader.
• Oversee global digital and content marketing strategies to amplify reach, thought leadership, and customer engagement.

Requirements

• 10+ years in strategic marketing roles, with at least 5 years in a global capacity.
• 5+ years in leadership roles across marketing, business development, or commercial functions.
• Prior experience in specialty materials, bioplastics, life sciences, chemicals, or adjacent B2B industries is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience working across the Americas, Europe, and Asia with cross-regional and multicultural teams.
• Expertise in market segmentation, value mapping, voice of customer, competitive analysis, customer journey, and opportunity sizing.
• Strong leadership through influence, with the ability to align stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to manage complex strategic initiatives from concept to execution.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and storytelling skills, with a focus on impact and clarity.
• Strategic mindset with operational discipline and a track record of driving business growth.
• High integrity and commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Marketing, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced business degree is preferred.
• Up to 20% international and domestic travel required.

Nice to Have

• Experience in specialty materials, bioplastics, life sciences, chemicals, or adjacent B2B industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Marketing, or related field.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.