We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.
The Global Category Director - Collagen will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and growth of Rousselot's collagen category. This role will involve leading cross-functional teams, developing and executing category strategies, and ensuring the successful commercialization of collagen products. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Develop and implement global category strategies for collagen, aligned with Rousselot's overall
business objectives - Develop pricing strategies and provide pricing guidance to ensure competitive positioning and profitability
- Formulate and execute growth strategies for the collagen product line, focusing on market expansion and customer acquisition
- Lead marketing promotion efforts, including digital marketing campaigns, social media strategies, and content creation
- Drive sustainability initiatives within the collagen category, ensuring alignment with Rousselot's sustainability goals
- Provide product management expertise, including overseeing the product lifecycle from development to market launch
- Collaborate with regional teams to ensure the successful commercialization and launch of new collagen products
- Monitor and report on category performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement and opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders * Manage events such as trade shows, conferences, and webinars to promote collagen products and engage with key stakeholders
- Oversee lead management processes, ensuring effective tracking, nurturing, and conversion of leads into customers
- Lead cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, and supply chain, to drive category growth and innovation
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences or related field
- Deep understanding of the collagen market and its applications is preferred Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Proven track record of driving business growth and achieving commercial success
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Passion for innovation and sustainability
- Willingness to travel internationally as required up to 35%
- CRM knowledge
- Experienced project manager, managing large projects
Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser:
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Darling Ingredients Inc.
Sep 18, 2026