Business Head Pharma & Agro Intermediates

Job Title:

Business Head Pharma & Agro Intermediates

Location:

Monachem Head Office, Vadodara, India.

Experience: 12-20 years

Role Type: Leadership | High Ownership | Fast Execution

About Monachem:

Monachem is a sustainable chemistry-driven CRO, CMO & CDMO partner for speciality chemicals & life science ingredients. We serve leading global customers across Pharma, Agro, Flavour & Fragrance, Personal Care and Nutrition industries in more than 50 countries. Backed by 50 years of experience and an innovative work culture, we help partners de-risk their supply chains, develop new molecules and offer end-to-end solutions - from research and development to manufacturing and global supply.

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Role Objective:

To lead and grow Monachems Pharma and Agro Business Division towards its Vision 2030 by drivomg new business development, commercialise new intermediates products, create new CRO/CDMO/CMO opportunities, and deliver an annual Gross Profit / Sales Target for FY 2026-27.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Key Accounts & Customer Development

• Engage Indias leading Pharma & Agro companies

• Build strong relationships across purchase, R&D, and senior management

• Drive trials, negotiations, and business closures

• Open new opportunities in intermediates and custom synthesis

• Launch New Products (3 Pharma + 3 Agro)

Own end-to-end commercialisation:

• Product selection

• R&D coordination (fast 45–60 day cycles)

• Pilot batches

• Sample approvals

• First commercial order

• Scale to quarterly repeat business

• Drive Gross Profit / Sales / P&L Growth

Own GP delivery for the division, across both:

• Pharma & Agro – Domestic Sales + Export

• Technology (CMO/CRO/CDMO + Own Products)

WHO SHOULD APPLY :

You are someone who enjoys:

• High-speed execution

• Strong customer engagement

• Leading product launches

• Managing multiple developments at once

• Travelling across India

• Creating new business engines

• Driving GP and growth

You bring:

• 12–20 years in Pharma/Agro intermediates

• Proven experience in product development + commercialisation

• Strong negotiation and relationship skills

• Comfort with technical discussions (purity, impurities, pilot trials)

• A bias for action and closure

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:

By year 2030, your leadership will directly shape Monachem’s:

• New product pipeline

• China+1 strategy

• Key customer growth

• GP expansion

• Reputation in Pharma & Agro intermediates

This is a role for someone who wants to create impact, build new engines, and grow fast.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send your CV + a note on your product commercialisation experience to:

hr@monachem.com