Lonza

Associate Director, Global Product Manager Hard Empty Capsules (Lonza - Capsugel)

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerLonza
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted9 Oct 2026

Associate Director, Global Product Manager Hard Empty Capsules (Lonza – Capsugel)

Location: The preferred candidate will be based in Morristown, NJ or Tampa, FL, Greenwood, SC, with the ability to work from one of the Lonza-Capsugel office locations and follows a standard Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. work schedule. Candidates in the Eastern or Central time zones are preferred.

What you will get:

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $160,100 to $188,450. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

Performance-related bonus.
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
401(k) matching plan.
Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance programs.
Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

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What will you do:

As the Associate Director, Global Product Manager - Hard Empty Capsules, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the strategy, growth, profitability, and market positioning of a key product portfolio within the Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) business. Reporting to the Category Product Management Leader, you will drive product strategy across the entire lifecycle while partnering closely with commercial, manufacturing, R&D, marketing, finance, and regional business teams to maximize business performance and customer value.

Own the global P&L performance of the assigned product portfolio, driving revenue growth, profitability, market share expansion, and long-term value creation.
Develop and execute global product strategies aligned with divisional and corporate growth objectives.
Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, from portfolio planning and innovation through commercialization, optimization, and product retirement.
Build and maintain financial models, business cases, forecasts, and pricing strategies to support strategic decision-making and profitability objectives.
Evaluate market opportunities, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and emerging industry trends to identify growth opportunities and strategic investments.
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and R&D teams to identify and execute cost optimization initiatives while maintaining product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate closely with Marketing to develop compelling value propositions, product positioning, customer messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
Serve as the commercial product expert, supporting regional sales and business development teams in customer engagements, strategic negotiations, and complex opportunities.
Develop a deep understanding of product technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and regulatory requirements to effectively guide business decisions.
Influence and align senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders around strategic priorities, ensuring effective execution of global initiatives.
Track industry trends, competitive intelligence, and customer insights to shape future product roadmaps and strategic investments.

What we are looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management, Marketing, Business Development, Commercial Excellence, Strategy, or a related business function.
Demonstrated experience owning or influencing P&L performance, pricing strategy, and commercial growth initiatives.
Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, portfolio optimization, and strategic business planning.
Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies that balance customer needs, market opportunities, and business objectives.
Experience conducting market analysis, competitive intelligence, customer segmentation, and opportunity assessments.
Strong financial acumen with experience building business cases, forecasting revenue, evaluating profitability, and making data-driven decisions.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence leaders across a global matrix organization.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
Ability to translate technical product capabilities into compelling customer value propositions and commercial strategies.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer health, excipients, capsules, nutraceuticals, or related regulated industries is highly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Power BI, Salesforce.com, and other business intelligence tools.
Experience working within global organizations and collaborating across multiple regions and cultures preferred.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing ambiguity and competing priorities.

About Lonza

At Lonza|Capsugel, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

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