Director, Global Strategic Marketing

Position Overview

Danimer Scientific is a leader in sustainable and biodegradable materials. To fuel our global growth ambitions and sustainability mission, we are seeking a visionary Director of Global Strategic Marketing. This position will be responsible for designing and implementing a world-class global marketing strategy that aligns with Danimer’s purpose of advancing sustainable materials and reducing plastic pollution.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Leader, this position will work cross-functionally with commercial, R&D, business unit, and corporate leadership teams. The director will be a core member of the leadership team with a mandate to shape our long-term growth trajectory, drive competitive positioning, and lead a high-performing marketing organization globally.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing Leadership

• Develop and champion a comprehensive global market strategy that identifies and prioritizes high-value growth opportunities aligned with Danimer’s sustainability objectives.
• Provide a strategic view of market dynamics, emerging needs, and competitive shifts to shape Danimer’s global roadmap and innovation agenda.

Market Intelligence & Opportunity Mapping

• Conduct high-level assessments of global markets, customer segments, geographies, and competition to define “where to play” and advise on “how to win.”
• Monitor industry megatrends such as decarbonization, circular economy, regulatory evolution, and shifting consumer preferences to inform portfolio and investment decisions.

Innovation and Growth Enablement

• Partner with R&D, product development, and business unit leaders to guide new product pipelines and commercialization plans.
• Drive market-led innovation by translating insights from customers, stakeholders, and value chain partners into actionable business strategies.

Go-To-Market Strategy & Execution

• Lead the development of go-to-market frameworks and support execution through commercial teams across regions.
• Provide marketing leadership on pricing strategy, channel management, branding, and positioning.

Brand Development & Communication

• Lead the brand marketing and outbound marketing functions, shaping Danimer’s brand identity globally and enhancing its reputation as a sustainability leader.
• Oversee global digital and content marketing strategies to amplify reach, thought leadership, and customer engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years in strategic marketing roles, with at least 5 years in a global capacity.
• 5+ years in leadership roles across marketing, business development, or commercial functions.
• Prior experience in specialty materials, bioplastics, life sciences, chemicals, or adjacent B2B industries strongly preferred.
• Proven experience working across the Americas, Europe, and Asia with cross-regional and multicultural teams.

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in market segmentation, value mapping, voice of customer, competitive analysis, customer journey, and opportunity sizing.
• Strong leadership through influence, with the ability to align stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to manage complex strategic initiatives from concept to execution.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and storytelling skills, with a focus on impact and clarity.
• Strategic mindset with operational discipline and a track record of driving business growth.
• High integrity and commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Marketing, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.

Travel

• Up to 20% international and domestic travel required.

This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

Danimer Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Danimer Scientific

This is a remote position.