The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Global Marketing in the Patterning sector. The successful candidate will be the key external market and commercial strategy voice for Lithography and Cleans, responsible for setting the global marketing direction, including market, portfolio, product, pricing, and go-to-market strategies. This role demands a leader who can translate customer needs, market structure, and competitive dynamics into clear priorities for growth, margin, and investment. The Executive Director will also be tasked with building strong market and customer insights, defining differentiated product and value propositions, and leading the commercial ownership of new product introductions and launch management. Strategic impact is a critical aspect of the role, with a focus on moving global marketing towards a more traditional marketing mandate and improving the conversion of the new product pipeline into revenue. Candidates for this role at the company should have a Master's degree in a relevant field, with an MBA or formal training in strategic marketing being an advantage. A minimum of 10 years' experience in semiconductor materials, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, or a related technology market is required, with a proven track record in commercial or marketing leadership. The role demands strong strategic marketing fundamentals, the ability to uncover customer pain points, and a command of NPI and launch management. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of financial and business acumen, global leadership skills, and the ability to influence and build trust across technical, operational, and commercial teams. Experience in leading teams and influencing senior leaders across various functions is essential, as is a working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, lithography materials, and customer qualification requirements.

Hiring Company

EMD Chemicals (affiliate Merck KGaA)