General Manager

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About the Company:

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) developer and supplier

not a broker or distributor

Position Summary:

commercially and operationally astute General Manager

leadership succession plan

deep understanding of the API industry

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic and operational initiatives in India, managing a team of direct reports across commercial, technical, and support functions.
• Drive business growth through

  value-based selling

  , emphasizing the company's technical strength and global capabilities—not transactional sales.
• Open doors and build strong relationships with key global pharmaceutical clients, including

  C-suite and VP-level stakeholders

  .
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across

  oncology, injectables, and other high-value API segments

  .
• Act as a bridge between Indian operations and global business development teams, especially in the US.
• Travel for business development, client meetings, plant visits, and international collaboration.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory shifts, and market needs to shape strategic direction.
• Prepare to eventually take over as

  Country Head – India

  , ensuring a seamless leadership transition.

Qualifications:

• 10–15 years

  of leadership experience in the

  API/pharmaceutical industry

  , including at least

  5 years in a senior commercial or general management role

  .
• Proven success in managing and growing international API client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of the

  API development and manufacturing lifecycle

  , particularly in

  oncology and injectables

  .
• Excellent business acumen with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 60%, both within India and internationally.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance strategy with execution.

What We Offer:

• A clear path to

  Country Head leadership

• Dynamic and global work environment
• Opportunity to represent a

  respected, long-standing API manufacturer

  with global reach
• Competitive compensation and growth potential
• Family-oriented company culture with a strong emphasis on values, trust, and long-term relationships

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should apply with submitting a resume. Experience in APIs is vital