Chief Commercial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed CDMO seeks a Chief Commercial Officer to drive strategic growth and lead their commercial strategy. This role offers an executive package, including equity participation with potential high earnings linked to performance targets. The ideal candidate will bring extensive commercial leadership experience in sterile manufacturing and drug development sectors.

Benefits

Equity participation

Executive-level compensation package

Uncapped EBITA performance-related payout

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in commercial leadership within a CDMO environment.
• Proven success in contract manufacturing and licensing.
• Strong leadership acumen and experience in navigating healthcare ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the commercial strategy across sales and partnerships.
• Drive enterprise-level sales and oversee full P&L responsibility.
• Work cross-functionally with C-suite peers to align operations.

Skills

Commercial leadership

P&L ownership

Team building

Strategic vision

Customer relationship management

Job description

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Industry: CDMO – Sterile Manufacturing, Injectables, Drug Development, Small Molecules

Package: Executive salary + Equity (with a potential 7-figure payout)

About the Business:

Unio Search has been exclusively retained by a private equity–backed global CDMO with deep expertise in sterile manufacturing, injectables, and complex drug development. With over 20 years of proven delivery, this organisation partners with both public and private sector clients globally—delivering high-quality solutions across contract manufacturing, licensing, and drug development services.

Now entering its next phase of growth, the business is scaling across new markets, expanding its commercial footprint in exports, licensing, and NHS-led initiatives. With strong operations and regulatory credibility already in place, the company seeks a commercially driven executive to lead and shape its go-to-market strategy.

The Role: Chief Commercial Officer

The CCO will sit on the Executive Leadership Team and own the commercial strategy end-to-end—across sales, partnerships, licensing, and customer success. The CCO will lead a high-performing commercial team and work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, and R&D to deliver sustained revenue growth and client value.

This is a critical role requiring both strategic vision and hands-on leadership, especially as the company navigates international growth, PE-backed value creation, and potentially transformative deals.

What's on Offer:

• An executive-level compensation package that includes equity participation.
• The potential for a significant 7-figure payout is linked to EBITA performance targets (uncapped)
• An opportunity to join a seasoned, hands-on executive team supported by a well-established operations unit, all committed to continuous growth and commercial excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and lead the commercial strategy, with clear revenue, margin, and market-share targets
• Drive enterprise-level sales and licensing partnerships with pharma, biotech, and healthcare bodies (including NHS and global ministries)
• Oversee full P&L responsibility for commercial operations and proactively course-correct where needed
• Coach, mentor, and lead the commercial team, instilling a high-performance, customer-first culture
• Work cross-functionally with C-suite peers to align sales with operations, finance, and R&D roadmaps
• Build and strengthen senior customer relationships, becoming a trusted executive presence across key accounts
• Represent the company externally, including at board, investor, or public sector forums as required

Key Expertise & Experience Required:

• 10+ years’ experience in commercial leadership within a CDMO environment, with expertise in sterile injectables and small molecules
• Proven success in contract manufacturing, licensing, and export business models
• Strong P&L ownership experience and a track record of driving EBITDA growth
• Strong leadership acumen: able to build and scale teams, coach senior talent, and manage complexity
• Experienced in navigating public and private healthcare ecosystems, including the NHS and international equivalents
• Executive gravitas: confident influencing at board, investor, and customer levels
• Able to map and influence complex customer landscapes—understanding regulatory, strategic, and operational levers that drive buying behaviour

This is a confidential retained appointment.

To express interest, please attach your CV & cover letter.