The Director of Chemicals Strategy leads the global strategy for ICIS's chemicals portfolio, driving long-term growth and aligning commercial and product initiatives with market needs. This role combines strategic insight, market development, and execution—identifying opportunities across the value chain, shaping global positioning, and translating strategy into commercial success through cross-functional collaboration.
Developing and Driving Chemicals Strategy
* Define and evolve ICIS's global Chemicals strategy across the value chain.
* Stay informed on market dynamics, customer workflows, regulations, and sustainability trends.
* Translate insights into portfolio plans that enhance customer value and optimize offerings.
* Identify growth areas, new segments, and use cases to expand market relevance.
* Assess M&A, benchmarks, and partnerships to accelerate growth.
* Collaborate with Product and Content teams to prioritize evolution and ensure product-market fit.
Commercial Leadership and Market Development
* Work with Sales and Marketing to develop go-to-market plans for key regions and segments.
* Focus on high-potential geographies and value chain opportunities.
* Guide pricing and packaging strategies aligned with market expectations.
* Oversee regional planning via Market Planners, ensuring data-driven execution.
Customer, Regulator, and Industry Engagement
* Serve as a market-facing leader and ICIS brand ambassador.
* Build strategic relationships with industry bodies and key stakeholders.
* Engage with customers to understand evolving needs and workflows.
* Support thought leadership and represent ICIS at major industry events.
Leadership and Team Development
* Lead and mentor Market Planners to drive regional execution.
* Apply structured market analysis (TAM/SAM/SOM) for prioritization.
* Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on insight and impact.
Our teams are fueled by curiosity, relentlessly pursuing better customer outcomes. We're on a mission to deliver an unparalleled customer experience, excelling in communication. In a fast-paced environment, we thrive, embracing change with flexibility and composure under pressure. Our high-energy, self-motivated individuals are driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact on our business. We are creative problem solvers with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Qualifications and Experience
* Extensive experience in the chemicals/energy industry, with a focus on strategy, consulting, corporate development, or commercial leadership.
* Background in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy; familiarity with data analytics and B2B information services preferred.
* In-depth knowledge of chemical value chains, customer workflows, and commercial dynamics.
* Proven success in developing and executing growth strategies that drive revenue and market expansion.
* Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in market prioritization, pricing, and go-to-market planning.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across global, matrixed organizations.
* Analytical and structured thinker, adept at converting market insights into actionable strategies.
Work Environment and Benefits
ICIS, part of RELX Group, is a global leader in commodity intelligence for energy, chemicals, and fertilizers. We help our customers make better strategic decisions, manage risk, improve productivity, and capture growth opportunities. With a global team of 600+ professionals across 15+ offices worldwide, we deliver actionable intelligence to navigate complex markets.
We promote a healthy work/life balance and offer various wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, sabbaticals, flexible working hours, and comprehensive benefits including profit sharing, pension plans, allowances, health programs, and more.
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