Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
As a Global Product Manager in our Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) business unit, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth, profitability, and compliance for a strategic product portfolio within our Visp production network. You will own the product lifecycle and portfolio strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, and ensure sustainable solutions that align with customer needs and market trends. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of high-performance materials and nutritional ingredients in a dynamic, global environment.
Essential Job FunctionsOwn and execute product strategy for assigned portfolios, focusing on margin improvement, cost efficiency, and asset utilization
Define product roadmap and contribute to capital investment decisions and asset footprint planning
Drive pricing excellence and portfolio optimization; enable sales with pricing tools and training
Collaborate with commercial teams to gather and share market insights
Lead cost optimization initiatives across production, sourcing, and logistics
Ensure regulatory and quality compliance and resolve customer complaints with preventive measures
Support S&OP, demand planning, and supply continuity
Master’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Business & Economics preferred, or equivalent proven experience
Min. 5+ years of experience in the chemical industry with advanced knowledge of product management
Fluent in German and English
Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and strategic mindset
Proven ability to manage P&L, pricing strategies, and cost optimization
Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Arxada is a global science-based specialty ingredients business creating innovative chemistry and solutions. With customers in more than 100 countries, it achieved sales of CHF 2.0 billion in 2023. The company aims to solve the world’s toughest preservation challenges by enhancing sustainability with cleaner, greener solutions. Arxada focuses on multiple end-markets, primarily in: Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection, providing a broad portfolio of differentiated products and solutions, supported by its science and innovation capabilities, in-depth regulatory know-how and track record in manufacturing and process development. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), the company’s 3,400 employees contribute to the success of its customers, spanning 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers.
Arxada is held by Herens Midco S.à r.l
