GM - API Sales

• Lead global API growth with end-to-end ownership
• Drive strategy, key accounts & market expansion

About Our Client The organisation operates in the pharma API manufacturing industry, specifically in the life sciences sector.

Job Description

• Lead the API sales and business development function, driving revenue growth, customer acquisition, and market expansion across domestic and international pharmaceutical markets.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term commercial strategies aligned with business, capacity, and profitability objectives.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic, CDMO, and contract manufacturing customers
• Drive key account management, commercial negotiations, pricing strategies, supply agreements, and long-term customer partnerships
• Identify new business opportunities, product expansion areas, market-entry strategies, and partnership opportunities across global markets
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Finance teams to ensure successful commercial execution and customer satisfaction
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, customer demand, and portfolio opportunities to support business growth and product strategy decisions

The Successful Applicant We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• 10-15+ years of experience in API sales, business development, or commercial leadership within the pharmaceutical, API, intermediates, fine chemicals, or CDMO industry
• Proven track record of driving sales growth, managing strategic accounts, and expanding business across domestic and international pharmaceutical markets.
• Strong experience working with generic, innovator, biotechnology, and contract manufacturing customers, with expertise in complex commercial negotiations and long-term supply agreements.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.

What's on Offer

• A permanent role with growth opportunities in the healthcare sector.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in the life sciences industry in Gujarat

If you're interested in this role, you can apply.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7115134