Marketing Development Manager | Global Pharma Solutions Company

Michael Page; Mumbai; On-site; INR 7,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Director-equivalent scope

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Strategic and execution-focused

Leadership role in high-growth pharma

Competitive compensation and career

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a globally recognized pharmaceutical solutions leader to appoint a Marketing Director/Manager for South Asia, based in Mumbai. You will lead regional market development, translate global strategies into localized plans, drive pricing and portfolio initiatives, and collaborate across sales, technical and marketing teams.

With 15+ years in pharma/excipients and a strong techno-commercial background, you will shape marketing initiatives, manage a lean team, contribute to

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in pharma, excipients, specialty chemicals, or related sectors.
• Strong techno-commercial background with balanced exposure to strategy and execution.
• Experience working in multinational, matrixed organizations with cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to drive pricing, portfolio strategy, and commercial initiatives.
• Strong analytical and market insight capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across regional and global teams.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments and multi-market roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional market development strategy across South Asia.
• Translate global strategies into localized, insight-driven plans and execution roadmaps.
• Drive pricing strategy, product positioning, and portfolio optimization initiatives.
• Identify and prioritize growth opportunities across markets, segments, and applications.
• Provide deep market insights and customer-driven recommendations.
• Support top-line growth and profitability through upselling and value capture.
• Act as interface between regional teams and global SBU stakeholders.
• Shape and execute marketing initiatives including campaigns, events, and activations.
• Enable commercialization and launch readiness for new products.
• Collaborate with sales, technical, and marketing teams to drive execution.
• Lead a lean team including analysts, marketing communications, and technical experts.
• Contribute to annual planning, forecasting, and long-term strategic roadmaps.
• Build organizational capability by enabling teams with insights and training.

Skills

Strategic marketing leadership

Pharma / Excipients domain expertise

Pricing strategy

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/Science

MBA preferred

Job description

• Lead South Asia strategy within a global pharma solutions leader
• High-impact, leadership role with global stakeholder exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized player in the pharmaceutical solutions space, specializing in excipients and related products that support drug formulation and delivery. With a strong presence across international markets and a collaborative, matrix-driven culture, the organization is known for its innovation, customer‑centric approach, and commitment to driving sustainable healthcare outcomes.

Job Description

• Lead regional market development strategy across multiple business units in South Asia
• Translate global strategies into localized, insight-driven plans and execution roadmaps
• Drive pricing strategy, product positioning, and portfolio optimization initiatives
• Identify and prioritize growth opportunities across markets, segments, and applications
• Provide deep market insights, competitor analysis, and customer-driven recommendations
• Support top‑line growth and profitability enhancement through upselling and value capture
• Act as a key interface between regional teams and global SBU stakeholders
• Shape and execute marketing initiatives including campaigns, events, and activations
• Enable commercialization and launch readiness for new products and applications
• Collaborate closely with sales, technical, and marketing teams to drive execution
• Lead a lean team including analysts, marketing communications, and technical experts
• Contribute to annual planning, forecasting, and long-term strategic roadmaps
• Build organizational capability by enabling teams with insights, training, and best practices

The Successful Applicant

A successful Marketing Director/Manager should have:

• 15+ years of experience in pharma, excipients, specialty chemicals, or related sectors
• Strong techno‑commercial background with balanced exposure to strategy and execution
• Experience working in multinational, matrixed organizations with cross‑functional collaboration
• Proven ability to drive pricing, portfolio strategy, and commercial initiatives
• Strong analytical and market insight capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across regional and global teams
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high‑performing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Science, or related field; MBA preferred
• Exposure to manufacturing environments and multi‑market roles is advantageous

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to operate at a Director-equivalent scope within a high-impact role
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and global stakeholders
• Strategic and execution-focused mandate with regional influence
• Leadership role within a fast-evolving and high-growth pharma market
• Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities