Sales Manager API Europe

Recruiting, Assessment, Training, Coaching

Your tasks include:

• Drive new business growth by identifying and acquiring new customers and strategic partners across the European API and CDMO market.
• Expand Aspen API’s footprint through targeted market development and opportunity conversion, ensuring sustainable revenue growth.
• Position and promote Aspen’s API portfolio and CDMO capabilities to strengthen visibility, competitiveness, and customer preference.
• Own the complete business acquisition process – from lead generation and qualification to negotiation and deal closure – in alignment with the Global Head of Sales & BD.
• Continuously explore new product and CDMO opportunities, translating market insights and customer needs into actionable business plans.
• Negotiate and finalize commercial agreements (supply, license, or CDMO contracts) in close collaboration with Legal and Sales leadership.

Your competencies and qualifications:

• BS or MSc in a scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or similar); a business qualification (e.g. MBA) is a plus.
• +10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical API sector, with a proven record of driving sales growth and new business development.
• Deep understanding of the generic pharmaceutical market, including regulatory and commercial pathways for API approval and integration into finished dosage forms.
• Extensive professional network across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, including decision-makers and industry influencers.
• Technically fluent, with the ability to translate complex scientific, quality, and regulatory topics into clear commercial opportunities. Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks, importation requirements, and compliance standards relevant to ANDA/NDA filings.