Sr. Manager / AGM / DGM API Fermentation

You will be responsible for leading and driving sales, marketing, and business development initiatives in the fermentation-based Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) segment as a Sr. Manager / AGM / DGM API Fermentation. Your role will entail developing and executing sales and marketing strategies for fermentation-based APIs in both domestic and international markets. You will need to build and manage client relationships across pharma companies, CMOs, and regulatory markets, while also identifying new business opportunities and expanding the customer base. Collaboration with R&D, production, and regulatory teams will be crucial to align business goals with technical capabilities. You will also need to have a deep understanding of regulatory and quality requirements for fermentation-based APIs across different geographies. Participation in industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to promote products and services will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will be expected to prepare sales forecasts, reports, and performance metrics for management review, manage contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and commercial terms, and maintain a thorough understanding of fermentation technologies and market trends. To qualify for this position, you should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Pharma, or a related discipline. You must have 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in sales, marketing, or business development of fermentation-based APIs, with strong technical exposure to classical fermentation processes and products. An excellent network and knowledge of the API/pharma ecosystem in India and globally is essential, along with strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. A willingness to travel as per business requirements is also required. Preferred skills for this role include experience in handling regulated markets such as USFDA, EU-GMP, knowledge of downstream processing and strain development, as well as strong analytical and commercial acumen.,