Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Formulations Business

India

Job Information

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, innovation-driven pharmaceutical organization with a strong global footprint across regulated markets. The company is seeking an accomplished Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Formulations Business to lead strategic transformation, accelerate growth, and build a future-ready organization.

The formulations business currently generates an annual revenue of approximately INR 600 Crore across domestic and international markets, with significant opportunities for expansion, portfolio diversification, and operational excellence.

Role Purpose

The CEO will define and execute the overall business strategy for the Formulations Business while driving sustainable growth, strengthening organizational capabilities, and building a high-performance culture. The role requires an exceptional leader with a strong blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and execution excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term strategic roadmap for the Formulations Business.
• Drive profitable business growth across domestic and international markets.
• Lead business transformation initiatives and improve organizational performance.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, technologies, and growth platforms.
• Strengthen the product portfolio through innovation and strategic investments.
• Provide strategic leadership across R&D, Operations, Manufacturing, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory and Supply Chain.
• Build a high-performing leadership team and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Establish governance frameworks and performance management systems.
• Partner closely with the Promoters and Board to align business priorities with the overall group vision.
• Represent the organization with customers, partners, regulators and other stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience leading a formulations business with full P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in business turnaround, transformation and sustainable growth.
• Strong exposure across technical, manufacturing, commercial and strategic functions.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making capabilities.
• Outstanding industry reputation and ability to lead organizational change.

Preferred Industry Background

The ideal candidate should come from a leading Indian or multinational pharmaceutical organization with significant exposure to the Formulations business and a proven track record of driving business growth, organizational transformation, and strategic leadership.

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:
• Formulations (Domestic and Global Markets)
• Specialty Pharmaceuticals
• Complex Generics
• Branded Generics
• CDMO / Contract Development & Manufacturing
• Biologics and Specialty Therapies
• Innovation-driven pharmaceutical businesses

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Promoters / Board
Direct Reports: Senior Leadership across R&D, Operations and other key business functions.

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Rohit Sharma

Associate Director – Sales & Marketing

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