Associate Director, Branding and Communications

The Associate Director, Branding & Communications will lead Kemin’s enterprise branding and communications strategy, governance, and execution to strengthen brand equity, ensure consistent brand expression, and improve communication effectiveness across the organization.

This role will work in close collaboration with leadership, business units, and cross-functional teams to implement day-to-day enterprise brand governance and channel performance, and scale standards and toolkits across business units and regions. The role requires strong global marketing leadership, deep experience in B2B markets, cross‑regional collaboration, and the ability to translate corporate messages into compelling global narratives and customer experiences.

This position is located at our Headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. 

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for volunteering in your community

• Own corporate brand strategy, architecture, and identity governance across business units and regions to ensure consistent brand positioning, messaging, and visual identity worldwide.
• Lead enterprise communication strategies and messaging frameworks, guide integrated plans for external and internal audiences, and facilitate global‑regional planning cycles and sharing of best practices across markets.
• Lead corporate campaigns and own corporate storytelling with measurement-driven optimization across channels (web, social, email, executive communications, corporate content platforms).
• Set standards and governance for corporate collateral and events to ensure on-brand quality and ROI discipline. Implement global governance policies and ensure brand compliance.
• Partner with leadership teams and HR on strategic communications topics (employee engagement, culture, change) and provide channel/editorial expertise and governance.
• Work closely with Corporate Affairs and Global Strategic Portfolios integrated marcom teams to monitor brand health, reputation, stakeholder engagement, and channel/content performance, and translate insights into action using data and analytics.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of branding, communications, and events professionals to foster an inclusive, collaborative global culture and ensure ongoing capability building.
• Manage agencies and external partners including budgets and performance.

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field with 10+ years of experience in branding, communication, events, or integrated marketing within B2B industries. 
• Experience working for a global company in life science, agriculture, food or health is preferred.
• Proven experience leading corporate branding, major events and multi-channel communications, including governance and standards, especially in the North American region.
• Demonstrated ability to shape messaging and deliver integrated programs with measurable outcomes.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex science/technology topics for broad audiences including customers and partners.
• Strong analytical approach to measurement, optimization, and performance reporting.
• People leadership experience (small team), strong cross-functional influencing skills, and experience across global regions with multicultural collaboration within a matrix organization.
• Solid experience managing agencies and external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills and project management skills with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects efficiently in order to meet deadlines.
• A high degree of personal motivation, a desire to make an immediate contribution and a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated integrity and honesty in all aspects.
• Must have a solid understanding and adherence to the Servant Leadership philosophy.
• Travel 10-15%

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision‑making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email TalentAcquisition.US@Kemin.com.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

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