Global Marketing Platform Leader (W/M)

EUROAPI France; Paris; On-site; EUR 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EUROAPI France is seeking a Global Platform Leader to own the strategy, growth, and profitability of a key Product & Services Platform. Reporting to the Head of Global Marketing, you will navigate strategy, marketing, business development, operations, and innovation to translate opportunities into sustainable value.

You will lead a global agenda with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, R&D, commercial, and supply chain; build business cases, set pricing strategies, and drive

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in marketing, sales, BD, manufacturing, or strategy within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Strong track record of building platform strategies, business cases, and portfolio expansion.
• Experience with APIs, CMO/CDMO models, and pharma supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the long-term platform roadmap informed by customer needs, tech trends, and competition.
• Sponsor business cases for launches, investments, and portfolio expansion.
• Champion partnerships and external collaborations to strengthen the platform.
• Set pricing, margins, and growth strategies while coordinating regional teams.
• Lead strategic customer engagements and support high-value contracts negotiations.
• Train sales and BD teams on commercial strategy.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pharma industry knowledge

Strategic planning

P&L management

Executive stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Paris, France (EUROAPI HQ) | Full-time

Join EUROAPI as Global Platform Leader and take end-to-end ownership of the strategy, growth, and profitability of one of EUROAPI's key Product & Services Platforms. Reporting to the Head of Global Marketing, you will operate at the intersection of strategy, marketing, business development, operations, and innovation. As a senior leader and trusted partner to executive stakeholders, you will shape the portfolio, influence investment decisions, and convert market opportunities into sustainable, profitable growth.

Your Impact

With a global scope and significant strategic influence, you will lead profitable, sustainable growth across four priorities:

Set and Deliver the Platform Strategy

• Define and lead the long-term platform roadmap, informed by customer needs, market trends, technology, and competition.
• Sponsor robust business cases for product launches, technology investments, and portfolio expansion.
• Champion partnerships, external innovation, and collaborations that strengthen the platform.

Optimize Portfolio Performance

• Own product lifecycle and platform profitability performance.
• Set cross-functional priorities across manufacturing, R&D, commercial, and supply chain.
• Steer executive decisions on investment, process improvement, and portfolio rationalization.

Accelerate Commercial Growth

• Set pricing and margin, volume, and allocation strategies to maximize value.
• Mobilize regional commercial teams to capture opportunities across catalog APIs and custom manufacturing projects (CMO/CDMO).
• Lead strategic customer engagements and support high-value contract negotiations.
• Train Sales & Business Development Teams on the commercial strategy

Build a Compelling Market Value Proposition

• Define differentiated positioning, marketing messaging, and value propositions.
• Create sales tools and customer-facing content; contribute to campaigns, industry events, and scientific conferences.
• Act as the platform ambassador, sharing expertise and market insight internally and externally.

About You

You are an experienced leader who combines strategic vision, strong marketing and commercial judgment, and the ability to translate complex opportunities into measurable business results. You bring :

You bring :

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience across marketing, sales, business development, manufacturing, or strategy in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep knowledge of APIs, CMO/CDMO models, pharmaceutical supply chains, and market dynamics.
• Proven success in developing business cases, portfolio strategies, pricing models, and growth plans.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including P&L and profitability management.
• A strong record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Executive-level communication, strong stakeholder management, and a hands-on execution mindset.
• Ability to act in a cross functional environment between R&D, IO & Sales, with senior leadership
• Fluent English; French is a plus.

Why Join EUROAPI ?

This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity with direct exposure to senior decision-makers. You will:

• Own the direction of a strategic global platform and influence major portfolio and investment decisions.
• Partner with senior leaders across commercial, industrial, R&D, and innovation functions.
• Build international visibility and broaden your enterprise-wide leadership impact.
• Help expand access to high-quality, sustainable essential medicines worldwide.

About EUROAPI

EUROAPI is a focused leader in active pharmaceutical ingredients, with a broad portfolio of products, technologies, and CDMO services. More than 3,000 employees across five European manufacturing sites serve customers in over 80 countries. Together, we are building the future of healthcare through high-quality, sustainable APIs.

Ready to lead a global platform and shape the next generation of pharmaceutical solutions? Join us.