Director, Product Development and Business Support

Actylis is a leading manufacturer and supplier of critical raw materials and performance ingredients serving the Life Sciences, Specialty Chemicals, and Agriscience industries.

 

We offer standard and custom ingredients through our rapidly growing portfolio of GMP and non-GMP facilities worldwide, and further choice through our strong sourcing hub network. This unique hybrid option blending manufacturing and global sourcing, combined with more than 75 years of sourcing and distribution experience makes Actylis the Partner of Choice.

Position Summary

This position will focus on expanding our product offering by developing new ingredients and improving our current line of mineral products, blends and flavored powders.   The Director of Product Development and Business Support will be part of the commercial nutrition group and assist in developing strategies in key areas.  In addition to the manufactured mineral lines, this role will include support to the commercial team and their customers with the Actylis Nutrition distribution lines, and also may include formulating and flavoring blended products according to customers requirements.  Some accounts may also be assigned to be serviced. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting and technically supporting the Actylis sales team and their customers.
• Development of new product ranges (specifications, testing methods, production processes, formulations, sourcing and material approval, costing).
• Analytical, technical and formulation support for the sales group, quality unit, production team and customers as needed.
• Assure compliance with regulatory requirements in areas of existing and new products.
• Operational support, coordination and improvement
• Work with Actu
• New Product development, Quality Documentation, Coordination with Sales Reps, Sales Agents and current customers. 
• Assist in Preparation of Regulatory documents
• Attend tradeshows and meet with customers on sales calls.

Required Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business development, innovation, or related roles.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and expanding market share.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify new opportunities and develop innovative solutions.

Physical Demand

The physical demands are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Actylis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Actylis US does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.