Regional Marketing Manager

Randstad India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management firm in India is looking for a seasoned marketing professional to develop and execute a regional marketing strategy for pharma excipients and nutraceuticals. This role demands over 5 years of experience in strategic marketing and business development, especially within the pharmaceutical sector. The successful candidate will lead innovation processes, conduct market assessments, and manage cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field is required, with an MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic marketing or commercial leadership experience.
• Deep experience in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and value chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional marketing strategy.
• Conduct deep-dive market assessments for emerging trends.
• Lead marketing activities across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Business development

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Market-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Chemistry

MBA

Job description

• Develop and execute a regional marketing strategy aligned with global objectives for pharma excipients and nutraceutical actives.
• Identify competitive differentiators and "Right to Win" criteria to ensure market leadership.
• Lead regional innovation processes to accelerate growth and market capitalization.

Market Insights & Innovation

• Conduct deep-dive market assessments to identify unmet needs and emerging trends.
• Translate market insights into actionable partnership strategies and internal innovation projects.
• Evaluate internal capabilities and external technologies (ingredients, delivery systems) to deliver differentiated solutions.
• Build robust business cases and commercialization pathways to capture maximum value.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead marketing activities across sales, business development, and technical teams to ensure alignment and impactful growth.
• Establish clear marketing protocols and foster a culture of market-driven decision-making.
• Represent the organization at key industry trade shows and global events.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/ Chemistry (bachelor’s preferred) MBA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of proven success in strategic marketing, business development, or commercial leadership.
• Sector Expertise: Deep experience within the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredients sectors.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of pharma and nutra value chains, regulatory frameworks, and innovation ecosystems.
• Analytical Skills: High financial acumen with experience building ROI models and business cases.
• Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional, global teams.