Chief Executive Officer - Pharma - API

Job Profile:

1. Provide leadership and vision by developing the long range and annual plans. Review and report on progress of strategies;

2. Formulate and execute Pharma Divisions strategic plan;

3. Set and achieve key performance targets (e.g., sales, delivery, cost, expenses and other measurements of operational performance)

4. Drive the division as a profit centre.

5. He should have good commercial Sense and should be good at managing cash flow.

6. Identify, create, and develop new market opportunities.

7. Support and lead API sales, growth and continuous cost & quality improvements of products

8. Manage all API sales related activities

9. Able to devise and implement plans to mitigate all business risks.

10. Provide timely update and present competitors activities and provide market feed-back on new products, price changes, new launches, etc. to the top management;

11. Communicate operational/sales results, activities, etc. to Executive Director and provide recommendations and plans for continuous improvement.

12. Ensure delivery of targets in a way that is consistent with the company's goals and financial-cost improvement plans;

Technical Requirements

1. Strong background knowledge of API industry.

2. Experience in all aspects of API business including marketing, business development and operational areas including EHS matters, Regulatory aspects, Quality, GMP etc. Multi-functional experience desirable.

3. Knowledge of Quality and Audit requirements for highly regulated markets. Proven ability in dealing with audits for highly regulated markets (US FDA, MHRA, EDQM etc.)

4. Experience in developing strategies and its implementation.

5. Strong understanding of Corporate Governance, General Management, Corporate finance, and reporting requirements & performance management.

Education

M Sc. (PhD desirable) in Organic Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Technology or Chemical Engineer from a reputed college / University preferably with MBA degree.

Experience At least 15 years of experience in API plants with at least 5 years of experience as CEO or Senior General Manager position.