Business Unit Manager (Pharmaceutical)

Jabil; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Business Unit Manager (Pharmaceutical) to lead strategic customer partnerships, drive profitable growth, and ensure operational excellence within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will own P&L performance and collaborate across functions to deliver value for top pharmaceutical customers.

This role emphasizes relationship leadership, financial ownership, and cross-functional execution in a fast-paced, compliant setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Management) required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, operations, finance, supply chain, or account management up to leadership roles.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic relationship management

P&L management

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulated industry experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (MBA)

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.

Job Summary

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.

Accessibility Accommodation

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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