Business Unit Head / Pharma Business Consultant

Location: Mumbai (Open to travel across India)

Experience: 25+ Years Our client, a leading Indian organization with a strong presence across pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare, is seeking an accomplished Business Unit leader to spearhead a high-growth business vertical. This role offers end-to-end ownership of business performance, portfolio growth, commercial strategy, and organizational leadership. Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall business strategy with end-to-end ownership of revenue, profitability, and sustainable growth.

Drive commercial excellence across Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Market Access.

Develop and execute portfolio, brand, and go-to-market strategies.

Lead annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.

Drive new product launches and lifecycle management.

Strengthen market share and profitability through data-driven business decisions.

Partner with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.

Build and mentor high-performing leadership teams while developing a strong succession pipeline.

Foster strategic relationships with key external stakeholders and healthcare professionals. Must-Have Experience

25+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.





Proven experience leading a Business Unit or equivalent leadership role with full P&L; responsibility.

Strong exposure across both Sales and Marketing functions.

Demonstrated success in leading large field-force organizations and commercial teams.

Expertise in brand management, portfolio strategy, and commercial excellence.

Solid leadership, stakeholder management, and people development capabilities.

Consistent track record of delivering business growth and profitability.

Preferred

Experience

Exposure to OTC, Consumer Healthcare, FMCG, or Nutrition businesses.

Experience driving digital transformation and omnichannel commercial strategies.

Exposure to multiple therapy areas.

MBA or equivalent management qualification is preferred.

Ideal

Candidate

Strategic business leader with a strong commercial mindset.

Proven ability to build and scale high-performing businesses.

Influential leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Customer-focused and data-driven decision-maker.

Strong executive presence with the ability to lead through change. If you are an accomplished pharmaceutical business leader looking to drive the next phase of growth for a leading organization, we would be pleased to connect with you.

📌 Pharma Business Consultant (Mumbai)
🏢 Ryse Talent Advisory
📍 Mumbai