Lead Strategic Marketing Specialist

Lubrizol Corporation lubrizol.com Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

Gava Senior General Marketing

Senior General Marketing role at Lubrizol Corporation. Gava.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You’ll set innovation priorities for cosmetic active ingredients across near- and longer-term horizons
You’ll build business cases, rank initiatives, and guide projects through Stage & Gate to launch
You’ll shape global launches with clear positioning and value propositions alongside technical and commercial teams
You’ll turn scientific findings into compliant product stories, sales tools, and customer-facing materials
You’ll track market and customer shifts while managing license and media copyright documentation

What you bring

You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related technical field
You bring at least five years in the cosmetic active ingredients industry, ideally across marketing or technical work
You can collaborate globally with R&D, Regulatory, Sales, and Marketing teams
You communicate clearly in English and adjust messages for different audiences
You organize competing work well and can simplify complex science through PowerPoint and visual storytelling

Who this fits

You’ll fit a role that combines scientific understanding, portfolio strategy, product launches, and customer-focused marketing. The position suits someone curious about market and customer needs who works effectively across global teams. You’ll be based in Gavà, Spain, with four days each week in the office.

From the employer

Location: Gavà, Spain, Hybrid (4 days per week in the office)

In this role, you will lead the scientific marketing of a global portfolio of cosmetic active ingredients, shaping how innovation is positioned, communicated, and adopted across markets. Acting as a key bridge between R&D, Regulatory, Sales, and Marketing, you will translate complex science into compelling, compliant, and commercially relevant value propositions that drive successful product launches and long-term portfolio growth.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Define and lead short-, mid-, and long-term innovation pipelines for cosmetic active ingredients, ensuring alignment with global business strategy.
Develop robust business cases and prioritize projects based on strategic fit, market opportunity, and financial impact.
Lead the Stage & Gate process for Active Ingredients innovation projects, driving disciplined execution from concept to launch.
Lead global new product launches by defining compelling positioning and value propositions in close collaboration with R&D, Pricing, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
Translate complex scientific data into clear, compliant, and customer-relevant product stories that support global adoption.
Support the global sales organization by providing product expertise, customer-facing materials, and ongoing product-related support.
Monitor market, customer, and competitive trends to continuously optimize portfolio strategy and innovation direction.
Prepare and manage documentation related to license agreements and media copyright agreements, ensuring compliance and consistency.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience within the cosmetic active ingredients industry, preferably in marketing and/or technical roles.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory, Sales, and Marketing teams in a global environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt messaging to different stakeholders and audiences.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High creativity and proficiency in PowerPoint and visual storytelling, with a proven ability to simplify complex science.
Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, and an externally oriented mindset focused on market trends and customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

MBA or equivalent advanced business degree.
Experience with digital communication tools, modern presentation formats, and visual content creation platforms.
Familiarity with global cosmetic regulatory environments and claims substantiation processes.