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APAC Commercial Head

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
This is a high-ownership APAC B2B leadership role in pharma, focused on driving regional commercial strategy, partnerships, and market expansion across multiple countries. The role requires building and scaling distributor-led business while owning growth, P&L, and cross-market execution.
  • APAC growth role with high ownership & visibility
  • Drive B2B strategy across multiple pharma markets

About Our Client

The hiring company is a large organization operating in the life sciences industry, specializing in pharmaceutical products. They are renowned for their focus on innovation and delivering impactful solutions to meet global healthcare needs.

Job Description

  • Drive commercial growth across APAC distribution markets, with focus on revenue and profitability.
  • Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities in tender and private markets.
  • Partner closely with distributors to plan, execute, and deliver in-market performance targets.
  • Develop and implement joint business plans with partners, including KPIs and growth milestones.
  • Evaluate and optimize the distributor network, including onboarding, training, or consolidation.
  • Lead long-term planning for assigned markets/clusters, ensuring sustainable growth.
  • Generate and leverage market intelligence and competitor insights to guide strategy.
  • Ensure accurate forecasting, launch readiness, and successful product execution with partners.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (portfolio, finance, operations) to align and accelerate market execution.

The Successful Applicant

A successful APAC Commercial Head should have:

  • A strong educational background in business, life sciences, or a related field.
  • Experience in pharma B2B/distributor-led markets
  • Strong track record in driving APAC revenue growth
  • Ability to manage & influence distributor partners
  • Skilled in commercial strategy & market expansion
  • Strong market intelligence & competitive insight capability
  • Effective in cross-functional collaboration & execution

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Opportunity to lead commercial operations across the APAC region.
  • A supportive and innovation-focused work environment.
  • Access to professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits and leave policies.



This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated professional to make a significant impact in the life sciences sector. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this permanent position today, location - Mumbai

Quote job ref
JN-062026-7037109

Job summary

Function
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Sub Sector
General Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Life Sciences / Diagnostics
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062026-7037109

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