Global Business Manager, Medical Polymers

Job Type: Full-time. In office 4 days, with 1 flexible day each week.
Location: Brecksville, OH to start, and transitioning to Wickliffe, OH in 2028.
As Lubrizol approaches its centennial in 2028, our Wickliffe campus will become the unified home of Lubrizol’s global headquarters, integrating Lubrizol’s Brecksville site capabilities and employees to the Wickliffe campus.  
Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact

 

As a Global Business Manager, Medical Polymers, you’ll be at the forefront of our global Medical Polymers (MP) business, leading strategy, growth, and profitability with full business accountability and profit and loss responsibility. You will collaborate across regions and functions to drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation. In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute the global business strategy by leading the annual strategic planning (STRAP) process and driving disciplined execution with clear actions, owners, timelines, and milestones.
• Establish and deliver revenue and profitability objectives by setting clear regional financial targets, managing pricing and demand, and optimizing performance in response to economic and competitive trends.
• Drive new business development through new product and application innovation, regional partnerships, and commercialization initiatives that strengthen market leadership and margin performance.
• Formulate and lead global growth strategies in collaboration with sales, marketing, technical, and manufacturing teams to build regional research and development and manufacturing capabilities and improve competitiveness.
• Foster strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration, promoting accountability, alignment, and adherence to company core values across the global team.
• Operate with rigor using the management operating system (MOS) to drive financial forecasting, demand planning, business and technology planning (BTP), customer relationship management (CRM) pipeline development, and commercialization execution.

 

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or business.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales, product management, marketing, and/or business management within the specialty chemical industry.
• Demonstrated success in implementing commercial excellence, including pricing, pipeline management, channel management, and strategic marketing.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead through influence and effectively manage stakeholders.
• Proven leadership effectiveness in complex, global organizations.
• Results- and execution-driven mindset with strong analytical skills, sound business acumen, and timely, practical decision-making capabilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.

 

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Strong knowledge of engineered materials and the medical device industry.

 

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.