Vice President - CDMO Business Development - Formulations - Pharma

Designation - Vice President (VP) - CDMO Business Development (Formulations)

Industry : Pharmaceuticals

Experience : 15-20 Years

Location- Ahmedabad

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead the CDMO Business Development function for our pharmaceutical business. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in formulation-based contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) and should have worked specifically in the Cough & Cold segment. Candidates from any other therapy background will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and grow the CDMO business for formulation products.

- Identify and bring new business opportunities in the Cough & Cold segment.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international clients.

- Understand client requirements and coordinate with internal teams for project execution.

- Prepare business proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and close deals.

- Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and quality teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

- Monitor market trends and identify new business opportunities.

- Achieve business growth targets and support long-term business expansion.

Required Skills & Experience

- 15-20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

- Strong experience in CDMO Business Development for formulation products.

- Mandatory experience in the Cough & Cold segment.

- Good understanding of pharmaceutical formulations and contract manufacturing.

- Strong communication, negotiation, and client management skills.

- Ability to develop long-term business relationships and drive revenue growth.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Experience in handling domestic and/or international CDMO clients.

- Proven track record of achieving business development targets.

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.