Global Product Marketing Manager

General Information

• Job Title: Global Product Manager Biosecurity
• Industry: Biosecurity in Livestock Farming (Pigs, Poultry, Ruminants)
• Location: Home Based (France or Belgium) / Frequent Travel Required
• Reporting Line: Global Business Director

Main Missions

The Global Product Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational development of the biosecurity product range for livestock farming. He/She ensures product growth and competitiveness by collaborating with local marketing teams, international product managers and R&D, sales, and technical departments.

Responsibilities & Activities

1. Product Range Development & Management

• Develop and lead the global marketing strategy for the biosecurity product range (detergents, water treatment, disinfectants, insecticides...)
• Analyse the global livestock market (pigs, poultry, ruminants) to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Manage the product lifecycle: launch, evolution, repositioning.
• Conduct competitive and regulatory monitoring.
• Support subsidiaries and key partners in implementing development strategies and marketing plans.

2. Defining and Implementing Action Plans for Key International Accounts

• Design specific action and development plans for major international accounts in the animal health and livestock sectors.
• Work closely with sales teams to ensure the local implementation of these strategies.

3. Sales development support for a specific area

To stay connected to field needs, the Global Product Manager will support our sales development in a group of countries.

• Monitor and optimize the execution of development plans in each assigned country, adjusting actions based on results and market feedback.
• Support sales teams in managing key accounts and implementing defined strategies.
• Limited number of countries, typically 2 or 3 European countries.

4. Collaboration with Other International Product Managers

• Work in synergy with other product managers to ensure consistency across product ranges.
• Participate in international meetings to share best practices and develop cross-range synergies.
• Contribute to coordinating global communication and innovation initiatives.

5. Liaison with R&D and Innovation

• Collaborate with the R&D department to develop and enhance formulations based on market needs.
• Participate in testing and validation of new products in collaboration with technical teams.
• Work closely with regulatory teams to ensure product compliance in different markets.

Required Skills & Profile

Technical Skills

• Extensive expertise in the European livestock market (pigs, poultry, ruminants) and preferably biosecurity challenges.
• Experience in product portfolio management and marketing strategy within the animal health or pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of key account needs in the livestock and animal health sectors.
• Proficiency in project management and international commercial and marketing strategy deployment.

Cross-functional Skills

• Strong leadership and ability to work cross-functionally and internationally.
• Solid project management and marketing data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to unite multicultural teams.

Profile

• Education: Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Marketing, Business, Agronomy, Veterinary Science, or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years in strategic and operational marketing, ideally in biosecurity, or in animal health industry.
• Languages: Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Mobility: Frequent international travel (30 – 40% time)

Conditions & Benefits

• Permanent contract with an attractive compensation package (fixed + variable).
• Work tools and travel expenses covered.
• Strategic position with a strong impact on the company’s growth.

Contact :

Stéphane Legrand

Global Business Director Biosecurity

+ 33 6 13 70 98 08

stephane.legrand@huvepharma.com

www.huvepharma.com