Global Category Director

About the Role

We are seeking a Global Category Director, Collagen to drive the global strategy, growth, innovation, commercialization, and profitability of an established collagen portfolio. This role partners with global sales, marketing, R&D, science, innovation, supply chain, product management, and regional leadership teams to accelerate market expansion, strengthen category performance, and position collagen for a broader range of health and wellness applications.

This is a direct hire, on-site opportunity based in Irving, Texas, with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global strategy for the collagen category to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and profitability.
• Lead the continued growth and commercialization of the new joint venture innovation platform while managing the established collagen portfolio.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, innovation, new product launches, business planning, and portfolio optimization.
• Develop pricing strategies and support stronger profitability, EBITDA performance, and commercial decision-making.
• Translate complex scientific and technical information into clear customer, commercial, and consumer-facing messaging.
• Build B2B and B2B2C marketing strategies, including digital campaigns, consumer education, social media, customer engagement, and industry events.
• Monitor category performance, market trends, pricing outcomes, volume growth, and marketing ROI to identify growth opportunities.
• Build executive-level relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead and influence cross-functional global teams across sales, marketing, R&D, science, supply chain, and product management.
• Manage and develop a global team supporting both the collagen portfolio and new joint venture.
• Support sustainability initiatives and align category strategy with broader corporate ESG goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or a related field.
• Senior-level experience in category management, product management, commercial strategy, brand leadership, or global business leadership.
• Demonstrated success managing an established category while launching or scaling new products, platforms, or growth initiatives.
• Strong global business experience, including working across international markets and regional teams.
• Experience with pricing strategy, profitability, annual business planning, and product commercialization.
• Ability to simplify scientific, clinical, or technical information for customers and consumers.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership.
• Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams across multiple functions and regions.
• Strong strategic, analytical, financial, and commercial judgment.
• Action-oriented leadership style with the ability to work effectively in an evolving and entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in collagen, nutritional ingredients, nutraceuticals, supplements, pharmaceuticals, functional foods, or health and wellness.
• Experience working in both large global organizations and smaller, more agile environments.
• B2B2C marketing experience, including digital brand-building, social media, influencer marketing, and consumer education.
• Experience launching scientifically supported health or wellness products.
• Experience managing international teams or working with global stakeholders.
• Knowledge of sustainability and ESG strategy.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Performance-based annual bonus opportunity
• International travel and global leadership exposure
• Executive visibility within a high-growth global organization
• Professional development and long-term leadership growth opportunities

Schedule

On-site, Monday to Friday.

Travel

Up to 35%, international.