Job Description
SUMMARY The
Strategic Business Development Manager, Consumer Health & Wellness is a cross-divisional growth leader responsible for shaping and advancing TekniPlex's presence in the rapidly expanding
Consumer Health & Wellness marketplace. This role will report through the
Integrated Performance Solutions (IPS) organization with a
strong dotted line to the Barrier Protection Systems (BPS) segment for Healthcare , serving as a bridge between both segments to unlock synergies, align strategies, and drive profitable growth.
This role will lead efforts to
identify emerging market opportunities ,
develop strategic partnerships , and
align commercial and technical capabilities across TekniPlex to meet evolving customer and consumer/patient needs in home-based health, diagnostics, and wellness solutions.
This position requires a collaborative and visionary mindset balanced by disciplined execution and someone who can connect insights to action, foster cross-functional collaboration, and position TekniPlex as a
trusted material science innovation partner in the Consumer Health & Wellness ecosystem.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Market Strategy & Opportunity Development - Conduct market assessments in cooperation with Marketing to define the size, segmentation, and growth potential of the Consumer Health & Wellness category.
- Identify unmet needs, technology gaps, and adjacencies where TekniPlex can create differentiated value.
- Develop and recommend long-term strategies, business cases, and roadmaps for TekniPlex's participation in the at-home healthcare, diagnostics, and consumer wellness markets.
- Translate insights into actionable initiative that may include new product platforms, material development, packaging formats, or strategic collaborations.
- Monitor and interpret trends in consumer behavior, healthcare delivery models, and regulations shaping the Consumer Health & Wellness landscape.
Cross-Segment Collaboration - Serve as the strategic connector between IPS and Healthcare, ensuring shared visibility into opportunities and aligned pursuit strategies.
- This role will be a part of the sales organizations for IPS and BPS to ensure consistent messaging and delivery of strategic objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales, Product Management, Marketing, R&D/Innovation, Operations, Regulatory, Finance) to evaluate and activate new business opportunities.
- Facilitate joint planning sessions to align priorities, resources, and investment decisions across segments.
- Establish a unified Consumer Health & Wellness growth framework leveraging the combined strengths of IPS's materials science expertise and Healthcare's application depth.
Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development - Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with key customers, start-ups, and industry collaborators that accelerate Consumer Health & Wellness innovation.
- Represent TekniPlex at industry conferences, associations, and innovation forums to build visibility and credibility in the category.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management in IPS and BPS to articulate TekniPlex's Consumer Health & Wellness value proposition and thought leadership.
Business Case Creation & Decision Support - Assist in the development of robust business cases to support investment decisions, new product development, or market entry initiatives.
- Partner with Finance and Business Development to model revenue potential, ROI, and risk mitigation for emerging opportunities.
- Provide strategic input to senior leadership on portfolio evolution, capability expansion, and acquisition targets relevant to Consumer Health & Wellness.
Leadership & Influence - Act as a strategic advisor to both IPS and BPS leadership on the Consumer Health & Wellness market dynamics and strategic choices.
- Drive alignment across internal stakeholders by communicating a clear vision, rationale, and business impact for initiatives pursued.
- Champion a culture of innovation and customer-centric growth within the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS - Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, or Business (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in strategic business development, market development, or innovation within healthcare, pharma, medical devices, packaging, diagnostics, or materials science .
- Proven record of developing and executing new market entry strategies and building cross-functional business platforms.
- Deep understanding of Consumer Health & Wellness , remote diagnostics , home-based medical devices , or consumer wellness categories.
- Skills:
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Exceptional collaboration and influence skills across complex matrix organizations.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills for presenting business cases and strategies to senior leadership.
- Proficiency in CRM and market analysis tools (Salesforce, Power BI, etc.).
- Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with near-term execution milestones.
- Travel of 50% for customer, conference, and cross-site engagement.
- Must Live close to a major airport
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Remote role with regular collaboration across global teams and business units.
- Travel required for customer engagements, industry events, and strategic planning sessions.
- Exposure to both Healthcare and Consumer Products environments requiring versatility and adaptability.
Salary of $140,000 to $160,000 DOE + Bonus
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a full complement of valuable Health, Wellness, and Welfare benefits which include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life and Disability
- 401(k) and Match
- Wellness Program including EAP
- Pay for Performance philosophy
Equal Opportunity Employer
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