Chief Executive Officer / General Manager/ Business Head – Pharmaceutical Division

Chief Executive Officer / General Manager/ Business Head – Pharmaceutical Division

Location: Kerala

Industry: Pharmaceutical Sales &Marketing Function:Team Leadership / Business Operations / Marketing Strategy

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About the Organization

Our client is a fast-growing pharmaceutical marketing organization established in 2005, involved in outsourced manufacturing and private labeling operations, driven by a strong philosophy of cultivating solutions for better bonds and building long-term trust with healthcare professionals and patients. Over the years, it has evolved into a reputed player in the industry with consistent growth in providing affordable, high-quality medicines across key therapeutic segments including critical care, cardiac, diabetes, bone & joint care, and nutraceuticals, products. The organization operates through multiple focused divisions and manages its marketing and administrative functions from its corporate office in Bengaluru. With a strong presence across South India, particularly in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, the company continues to expand its reach through a well-structured field force and professional network. Known for its commitment to innovation, service excellence, and ethical practices, the organization is positioned as a steadily growing pharmaceutical player with a strong foundation and clear ambition for sustained expansion.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a visionary and execution-driven business leader for a rapidly growing pharmaceutical organization with strong ambitions for long-term systemic growth.

The larger vision is to build a scalable and sustainable organization capable of achieving 5X growth over the next five years through operational excellence, market expansion, strategic product mix, and strong leadership.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who combines operational depth, financial understanding, commercial acumen, and people leadership with the mindset of building organizations for the long term.

Key Expectations from the Role

• Drive the organizations next phase of growth with clear long-term business vision
• Build scalable operational capabilities and strengthen organizational capacity
• Lead market expansion initiatives across geographies and product segments
• Strengthen sales and marketing effectiveness with sustainable growth strategies
• Improve profitability through strong financial discipline and strategic planning
• Develop a future-ready product mix aligned with market opportunities
• Build and mentor high-performing leadership and operational teams
• Bring structure, accountability, ownership, and execution excellence across functions
• Work closely with promoters and leadership team in shaping long-term business direction

Requirements

Operational & Capacity Building Expertise

• Proven experience in scaling businesses and building operational systems
• Ability to strengthen manufacturing, supply chain, commercial operations, and business processes
• Exposure to handling growth-oriented business transformation initiatives

Financial Acumen

• Strong understanding of P&L management, business planning, budgeting, and profitability
• Ability to balance aggressive growth with financial sustainability
• Experience in strategic planning and business expansion

Sales & Marketing Exposure

• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical sales and market dynamics
• Experience in driving market expansion, business development, and commercial growth
• Ability to align marketing, sales, and operational strategies for long-term growth

Product & Business Understanding

• Strong exposure to product strategy, portfolio development, and business mix optimization
• Understanding of branded formulations, generics, institutional business, or related pharmaceutical segments

Leadership Capability

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams beyond only sales operations
• Strong people management, decision-making, and organizational leadership skills
• Capable of building a performance-driven and ownership-oriented culture

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for leaders who are:

• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial in mindset
• Highly responsible with strong ownership orientation
• Capable of independent decision-making and execution
• Strategic thinkers with strong execution capability
• Comfortable working closely with promoters in a growth-stage environment

This is not just a leadership position - it is an opportunity to participate in building a high-growth pharmaceutical organization with ambitious expansion plans and long-term vision.

The organization is looking for a leader who can help answer:

• How far can we grow
• How do we scale sustainably
• How do we build 5X growth over next 5 years

If you are someone who capable building businesses, creating systems, scaling teams, and driving transformational growth, this opportunity offers significant leadership impact.

Interested candidates may apply here or email their resume to [HIDDEN TEXT]