Overview
The Global Product Lead for Pet Health & Wellbeing will serve as the strategic owner of a global portfolio of specialty ingredients that support the health and vitality of pets. This leader will define the long‑term product vision, shape the innovation pipeline, and ensure strong global execution through close partnership with R&D, regulatory, operations, and regional commercial teams. The role is critical to driving growth, differentiation, and category leadership for Kemin’s Pet Food & Rendering business.
The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking with deep market understanding, technical curiosity, and the ability to translate insights into clear product direction. This leader will champion the portfolio globally, guide innovation priorities, and ensure consistent positioning and messaging across all regions.
This position will report to the Global Marketing Director.
Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!
We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.
We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.
We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.
We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:
- Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
- Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
- Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
- Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
- Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own the global product strategy for the Pet Health & Wellbeing portfolio, including positioning, value propositions, and long‑term roadmap.
- Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to guide portfolio evolution and innovation priorities.
- Responsible for global revenue, margin, and portfolio performance. Portfolio includes functional ingredients supporting pet health outcomes such as digestion, immunity, vitality, and overall wellbeing.
- Lead global lifecycle management, including optimization, rationalization, and new product introductions.
- Collaborate closely with R&D to define technical requirements, claims strategy, and development priorities.
- Support clinical research, application development, and regulatory planning to ensure successful commercialization.
- Develop sales tools, training materials, and technical narratives that elevate customer conversations.
- Support key customer engagements, including strategic accounts, co‑development opportunities, and industry events.
- Facilitate strong communication flow between R&D, regulatory, operations, and commercial teams.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the pet health ecosystem, including pet food manufacturers, supplement brands, veterinary influencers, and emerging trends.
- Conduct competitive assessments and identify whitespace opportunities for differentiation.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Animal Science, Nutrition, or a related field; MBA preferred
- 8+ years of experience in product management, marketing, or commercial roles within pet nutrition, animal health, or B2B ingredients
- Strong understanding of pet food and pet supplement industries, including regulatory considerations.
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without authority.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling value stories.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a bias for action.
- Global mindset and experience working across regions and cultures.
Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.
A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.
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