Global Portfolio Manager

Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners.

We offer both sourcing and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet diverse and evolving needs, ensuring a reliable, agile, and secure supply network. Our commitment to customization allows us to create flexible solutions, whether it’s a unique specification, custom packaging, or tailored logistics strategies.

With deep expertise in quality and regulatory compliance, sourcing and logistics management, analytical services, and R&D support, we reduce complexities and mitigate risks, empowering our partners to focus on growing their business.

In furtherance of that goal, Actylis is seeking new members of the team. This expansion, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for challenge and growth, make Actylis the ideal place to work and thrive. We hope you’ll consider joining us!

Position Summary

The Global Portfolio Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing and optimizing the global portfolio of nutritional ingredients across multiple regions. This position will drive alignment between portfolio strategies and business objectives, ensuring efficient decision-making and maximizing returns on innovation and commercial efforts. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert with deep market knowledge, contributing thought leadership and strategic vision within the company.

Responsibilities will include:

Portfolio Strategy and Management – Focus on Nutritional Ingredients:

• Identifying and developing opportunities for distributing branded ingredients through strategic partnerships.
• Conducting a global review of key product and service offerings, ensuring alignment between market opportunities, customer needs, and internal capabilities.
• Developing and implementing global portfolio strategies by industry segment, in alignment with company goals and market trends.
• Overseeing product lifecycle management, from development through post-market support, to optimize asset value across the portfolio.
• Identifying emerging market opportunities and refine existing products to meet evolving customer demands.
  
  

Make vs. Buy Analysis:

• Assessing internal product and global R&D/manufacturing capabilities to optimize use of internal resources.
• Working closely with the Strategic Supplier Management team to ensure transparency of internal capabilities across the global asset base.
  
  

Financial Management:

• Monitoring portfolio performance, driving financial results by improving sales, cost efficiency, and optimizing investments across the portfolio.
  
  

Market and Competitor Analysis:

• Staying informed of market trends, competitor products, and technological innovations to guide portfolio decisions.
• Conducting in-depth market assessments, including pricing, positioning, and sales performance, to fine-tune global strategy.
• Collaborating with the strategic sourcing team to prioritize supplier relationships and target profitable market and customer opportunities.
• Identifying potential targets for M&A or in-licensing opportunities in the nutrition ingredient space.
  
  

Regulatory and Compliance:

• Ensuring portfolio activities comply with regional and global regulatory standards.
• Working with regulatory bodies to secure product approvals and ensure ongoing compliance.
  
  

Innovation and Product Development:

• Leading innovation efforts by identifying unmet customer needs and leveraging internal and external R&D resources.
• Partnering with R&D teams to guide product development initiatives that align with global portfolio strategy and market demand.
  
  

Travel Requirements:

• Travel required, approximately 30-40%, primarily domestic (US), with occasional international trips.
  
  

The salary range for the position of Global Portfolio Manager is $130,000 - $150,000 per year. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity and other factors as permitted by law.

Required Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 5 years of experience in portfolio management, product development, R&D, or strategic sourcing within nutraceuticals, nutrition ingredients, or food science.
• Strong expertise in the global nutrition ingredients market, including regulatory and competitive landscapes.
• Proven experience in managing product lifecycles from inception to post-market.
• Technical knowledge to collaborate effectively with R&D and engage with customers on product offerings.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Financial acumen with the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management capabilities, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficient in market research, business case development, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with regulations, intellectual property, and market access strategies in the nutrition ingredient space.
  
  

Note: This role is critical to the success and long-term sustainability of the company’s nutrition chemical product offerings globally. The Global Portfolio Manager must be adaptable, results-driven, and capable of navigating complex international markets.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.

Must have good vision (close, distance, and focus) to perform job duties effectively.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Actylis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Actylis US does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.