Head of Marketing - Skin Care
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create our purpose; ‘Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,800 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.
Croda Beauty is redefining the future of skin care. With a portfolio that spans biotech actives, advanced delivery systems, sensory innovation, and sustainable chemistry, we partner with the world’s most influential beauty brands to shape what comes next.
We are now seeking a Head of Marketing – Skin Care to lead our global category strategy, elevate our ingredient storytelling, and accelerate growth across our most dynamic innovation platforms.
This is a role for a strategic marketer with scientific depth, someone who can translate complex ingredient technology into emotionally resonant, commercially powerful narratives.
Why Croda Beauty?
- A science‑first organisation with world‑leading expertise in peptides, biotech fermentation, delivery systems, and sustainable chemistry
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A portfolio that spans all of consumer care, skin care, dermocosmetics, clinical actives, and sensorial formulation technologies
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A culture built on innovation, responsibility, and collaboration
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The freedom to shape category strategy and influence global direction
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The chance to lead and work within a team that is passionate, ambitious, and ready for the next level
What You Will Lead
- Global Skin Care Category Strategy. Own the vision, direction, and commercial roadmap for Croda’s skin care portfolio, identifying where we win and where we grow.
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Innovation & Big Bet Platforms. Drive strategic innovation across skincare portfolio, delivery systems, sensory technologies, and sustainable emulsification.
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Trend Intelligence. Anticipating global shifts in skin biology, consumer behaviour, and competitive moves. Translate insights into actionable strategy.
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Portfolio Leadership. Shape and optimise the global portfolio, ensuring margin protection, category coherence, and long‑term value creation.
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Customer‑Facing Impact. Elevate Croda Beauty’s presence with best‑in‑class storytelling, technical authority, and differentiated ingredient narratives.
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Cross‑Regional Influence. Lead global marketing forums, align regional execution, and ensure consistent delivery of high‑value initiatives.
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Team Leadership. Develop and coach a small high‑performing team, building future leaders in category, brand, and innovation marketing including succession plan.
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Marketing Plan. Leads the development of marketing plans ensuring they deliver business value and ensures communication of marketing plans to relevant parties
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Central contributor to SBU or geographical territory strategy
What You Bring
- Deep understanding of skin care science, formulation, or ingredient technology
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Proven experience in B2B beauty or specialty ingredients
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Strategic clarity with the ability to simplify complexity
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Commercially astute. Strong commercial instincts and portfolio thinking
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Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
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Experience influencing across regions and functions
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Leadership that inspires, empowers, and elevates others
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Degree level education in a technical, business, or digital discipline
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A high achiever - results and delivery focussed individual
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Highly self-motivated and able to get the best from others – an excellent team player
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Good planning and organisational skills - structured, disciplined & able to cope with pressure
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Strong cross cultural and interpersonal skills
Additional Information
This position can be based at any of our Croda sites across Europe or remote.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected].
Why Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.
Ready to Shape the Future of Skin Care?
If you want to lead a category with global influence, work with cutting‑edge science, and join a business where marketing truly shapes strategy, we’d love to hear from you.
Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. #LI-SB1
