Business Development Manager Biocidal Actives

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

About the job

You will support customers and distributors as they navigate their Biocidal Product Regulation (BPR) implementation using our active ingredients, while initiating technical and regulatory support projects with direct accounts and distributors. You’ll help build and oversee a strong pipeline of biocide opportunities and ensure that development initiatives, market activities, and campaigns translate into successful commercial outcomes. In close collaboration with Sales, you will contribute to value‑based selling in biocide applications and work alongside Regional Sales Leaders, Marketing, and Account Managers to shape both Account Plans and Business Development Plans that drive biocides growth across the Home & Personal Care business in EMEA.

In your future role as Technical Development Manager Biocides you will

• Assess and interpret market needs, trends, competitive activity, and product developments in the biocides market.
• Act as a key interface between Sales, Product Specialists, Marketing, R&D, and Biocides Regulatory and Administrative teams.
• Work directly with customers on technical and regulatory projects, introducing new products, concepts, and solutions with support from cross‑functional teams.
• Provide timely, effective responses to technical and regulatory inquiries through customer visits, calls, and email.
• Prepare customer presentations, conference materials, and training content for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Regional/Strategic Marketing, Business Development, Voice Of Customer and Competitive Insights on strategic initiatives.
• Develop Business Development Plans for biocide product lines and application areas, and partner with Account Managers on related opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and follow up on new growth opportunities.
• Coordinate samples and specifications for customers and test laboratories to advance technical and regulatory projects.
• Lead BPR‑related strategies, including the “Nouryon BKC Family,” and manage Letters of Access (LoA) processes.
• Support regulatory strategy and ensure alignment across the Home & Personal Care business line.
• Deliver seminars on biocide products and regulatory updates.
• Keep customers and distributors informed about regulatory changes, required actions, and deadlines.
• Participate in distributor review meetings, providing expert technical and regulatory input.
• Serve as the primary technical and regulatory contact for key accounts and distributors.
• Submit ideation proposals for assessment as potential growth opportunities.
• Represent Nouryon at relevant trade shows, conferences, and industry events.

We believe you bring

• 5–7 years of strong technical experience in microbiology, and preferably in biocides, giving you a deep understanding of microbiological principles, biocide applications, and related processes.
• Expertise in disinfectants and preservatives from a microbiological perspective.
• A degree in Biological or Chemical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong analytical and project‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, related digital tools, and CRM systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10–20%.

Great if you have

• Experience in biocides efficacy and regulations, including familiarity with the Biocidal Product Regulation (BPR).
• Commercial or sales experience, ideally within a Technical Sales or Technical Support function involving biocide solutions for Industrial, Institutional, or Home Care applications.
• Experience gained in a microbiological laboratory or technical support environment, involving regular interaction with external customers—preferably in an international context and within biocides‑related application areas.
• Additional regulatory or product‑stewardship certifications relevant to biocides or microbiology.
• Experience presenting at conferences, seminars, or technical workshops to internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

We believe you are

• Curious, with the ability to ask probing questions when engaging with customers.  Self‑motivated, showing initiative to drive projects from start to finish.
• Open‑minded, receptive to new ideas and suggestions from customers and colleagues.
• Creative, able to develop solutions to address customer needs.
• Equipped with strong interpersonal and public‑speaking skills for customer enquiries, presentations, and training.
• A team player with strong team spirit and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Guided by a learning‑oriented mindset.
• Demonstrating a clear willingness to innovate.
  
  
  

We offer you

An international environment with a highly motivated, successful team of genuinely supportive and friendly colleagues who value strong personal relationships.

• An employment contract for an indefinite period. 

• A competitive gross annual salary. 
• A variable bonus. 
• Other benefits

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Adrian Zuberbühler, VP Sales HPC EMEA., and can be based in any European country where Nouryon has an office.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.  
 

 About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

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Contact 

For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Adrian Zuberbühler, VP Sales HPC EMEA.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact Diana Martinez, Talent Acquisition Partner, diana.martinez@nouryon.com

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