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Position Overview: The Head of Business Development will lead strategic growth initiatives for the organizations contract manufacturing business. This role involves identifying new clients, managing existing customer relationships, overseeing vendor and supply chain partnerships, and expanding the company's market presence across domestic and international markets. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape, B2B engagement, and a strong background in vendor and client relationship management. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Growth & Market Expansion Formulate and implement business development strategies to increase customer base and revenue from contract manufacturing services (formulations and/or APIs). Identify and engage with potential pharma clients (innovator/generic companies) for contract manufacturing partnerships. Explore growth opportunities in regulated and semi-regulated markets. Client Relationship Management Lead end-to-end business development lifecycle – from client acquisition, proposal development, technical discussions to final contract closure. Maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers, ensuring repeat business and customer satisfaction. Coordinate with internal teams (Tech Transfer, QA/QC, RA, SCM) to ensure timely execution of projects. Vendor & Supply Chain Management Identify, evaluate, and manage vendors for raw materials, packaging, and third-party services to ensure quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with the supply chain and procurement teams to ensure vendor alignment with customer requirements and manufacturing timelines. Develop vendor performance metrics and oversee regular evaluations and compliance checks. Partnerships & Commercial Alliances Initiate and negotiate strategic alliances with domestic and international partners for long-term manufacturing collaborations. Identify in-licensing and co-development opportunities aligned with the organization’s manufacturing capabilities. Leadership & Team Development Build and lead the business development team, setting goals, KPIs, and growth plans. Promote cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, R&D, regulatory, and quality teams to ensure operational readiness. Commercial and Contractual Oversight Drive pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and commercial terms for long-term manufacturing agreements.Ensure confidentiality, regulatory, and IP considerations are adequately addressed in commercial agreements. Qualifications: Education: B.Pharm / B.Sc in Life Sciences; MBA or post-graduate qualification in Marketing/International Business preferred. Experience: 15–18 years in pharmaceutical business development, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role in a CMO/CDMO environment. Proven experience in client acquisition, vendor management, and handling regulatory markets (e.g., US, EU, WHO, ROW). Key Skills & Competencies: Strong pharma manufacturing and supply chain understanding Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple clients and vendor relationships simultaneously Commercial and legal contract expertise Cross-cultural and international business acumen Proficient in CRM tools and data-driven business planning Preferred Experience: Exposure to generics, specialty pharma, nutraceuticals, or biotech manufacturing Experience with MHRA/USFDA/WHO-GMP audited facilities Strong network in domestic and export markets
