Business Unit Manager (Pharmaceutical)

Jabil, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Business Unit Manager for the pharmaceutical sector to lead strategic customer partnerships, drive profitable growth, and ensure operational excellence. You will own P&L performance and guide cross-functional teams across operations, supply chain, quality, and finance.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, pricing strategies, and contract execution in a regulated manufacturing environment, with a focus on delivering measurable results and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, operations, finance, supply chain, account management, or related leadership roles.
• Strong P&L management, pricing, business analytics, and profitability analysis.
• Experience managing customer relationships in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industries.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with pharmaceutical customers, serving as their primary business partner.
• Own and manage customer P&L performance, driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for organic business growth and expanded customer partnerships.
• Lead customer proposals, pricing strategies, contract execution, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Partner closely with operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and manufacturing teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Support site leadership in defining and executing strategic business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality standards, and company safety requirements.

Skills

Strategic relationship management

P&L management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Business Unit Manager (Pharmaceutical)

Lead Strategic Customer Partnerships. Drive Business Growth. Deliver Operational Excellence.

Jabil is seeking a Business Unit Manager to serve as a strategic leader for key pharmaceutical customer relationships, driving profitable growth, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. This role combines commercial leadership, financial ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution of customer programs while supporting long-term business objectives. If you're a relationship-focused leader with strong business acumen and a passion for delivering results in a regulated manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with pharmaceutical customers, serving as their primary business partner.
• Own and manage customer P&L performance, driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for organic business growth and expanded customer partnerships.
• Lead customer proposals, pricing strategies, contract execution, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Partner closely with operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and manufacturing teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Support site leadership in defining and executing strategic business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality standards, and company safety requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, finance, supply chain, account management, or related business leadership roles.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, pricing, business analytics, and profitability analysis.
• Experience managing customer relationships in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industry environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA or related field).
• Experience within pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of contract management, supply chain operations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven success leading change initiatives and delivering business growth.

Why Jabil?

Join a global leader where you'll have direct ownership of customer success, business performance, and strategic growth. This role offers the opportunity to influence key customer partnerships, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry while advancing your leadership career.

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