Chief Commercial Officer

Unio Search; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Unio Search is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to lead the commercial strategy in the CDMO sector. This executive will oversee all commercial operations, driving revenue growth and establishing pivotal client relationships while actively participating in the Executive Leadership Team to navigate the company's international expansion.

Benefits

Equity participation

Executive salary package with potential 7-figure payout

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in commercial leadership within a CDMO environment.
• Experienced in driving EBITDA growth and P&L ownership.
• Ability to navigate public and private healthcare ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy across sales and partnerships.
• Oversee full P&L responsibility for commercial operations.
• Drive enterprise-level sales and establish licensing partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Strategy

P&L Management

Contract Manufacturing Experience

Sales Experience

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Unio Search

Director & Co-Founder @ Unio Search | Doing Our Part to Advance Medicine | #CDMO #Biopharma #Cell & Gene #CRO #Private Equity

Chief Commercial Officer

Location: Remote UK

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.

All conversations are under NDA.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Sales, and General Business

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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