Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
As an Innovation & Commercialization Manager (Lead), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and launching the next generation of chemical innovations for the institutional cleaning and disinfection market, with a primary focus on healthcare environments. Operating at the intersection of technology, customers, and commercial execution, you will lead complex innovation programs from concept through launch—ensuring solutions are grounded in real‑world workflows, regulatory realities, and customer needs.
This is a highly visible, cross‑functional role for someone who thrives on ownership, brings strong commercial discipline, and enjoys turning ambiguity into momentum. You will act as the connective tissue between R&D, regulatory, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, marketing, and sales, helping Arxada go beyond ideas to deliver differentiated, market‑ready solutions in a B2B setting. This role sits within a high-growth, strategic business and offers a clear path to advancement. Within ~24 months, you’ll be expected to lead and launch products independently, owning programs end-to-end.
The expected salary range for this role is 117,000 $- 143,000K $, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.
This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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