Global Marketing Platform Leader (W/M)

(1240) EUROAPI France; Paris; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EUROAPI in Paris is seeking a Global Platform Leader to own the strategy, growth, and profitability of a key API platform. You will report to the Head of Global Marketing and work at the intersection of strategy, marketing, business development, operations, and innovation as a trusted partner to executive stakeholders.

You will shape the portfolio, influence investment decisions, and translate market opportunities into sustainable, profitable growth.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Executive-level communication, stakeholder management, and hands-on execution mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver the platform strategy and long-term roadmap.
• Optimize platform profitability and cross-functional prioritization.
• Accelerate commercial growth through pricing, margins, and regional coordination.
• Build a compelling market value proposition with differentiated positioning.

Skills

Leadership

Marketing strategy

Business development

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Pharma industry knowledge

French language

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 StrategyDefine 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 PerformanceOwn 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 GrowthSet 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 PropositionDefine 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 :

• 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.

Euroapi is focused on reinventing active pharmaceutical ingredients to sustainably meet customers’ and patients’ needs around the world. We are a leading player with approximately 200 products in our portfolio, offering a large span of technologies while also developing innovative molecules through our Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) activities. With strong R&D capabilities and five manufacturing sites located in Europe, Euroapi provides its clients with high‑quality API solutions in more than 80 countries. Our 3000+ people are committed to building together the future of public health by advancing and securing access to essential active ingredients, at the core of the healthcare value chain.

Find out more at www.euroapi.com