Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and high-potential Pharma Strategy qualified to work directly with the CMD / Founder & Managing Director in driving API-focused strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and business growth across manufacturing and marketing functions.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role offering unique exposure to leadership decision-making, API business strategy, M&A; initiatives, and enterprise growth planning within the pharmaceutical sector.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as a strategic partner to the CMD on Pharma API business priorities
- Drive API strategy formulation and execution across manufacturing and marketing functions
- Lead strategic initiatives including capacity expansion, cost optimization, backward integration, and portfolio rationalization
- Support M&A; activities, including target identification, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, and post-merger integration
- Develop and evaluate financial models, business cases, and capital investment proposals
- Drive operational efficiency and performance improvement initiatives across plants and commercial teams
- Track execution through PMO governance, KPIs, and dashboards
- Prepare board-level presentations, strategy decks, and leadership reviews
- Act as a bridge between plant leadership, commercial teams, and the CMDs office

Preferred candidate profile

- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Chemical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Engineering (mandatory)
- Postgraduate Degree from IIM (MBA / PGDM mandatory)




- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in pharma strategy, operations, or consulting
- Proven experience in driving Pharma API strategy across manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial/marketing functions
- The position will be based in Chennai

Candidate Background

- Candidates currently working with:
- Top Pharma Consulting Firms, or
- Reputed Pharma API / Formulation Manufacturing Companies only are eligible to apply

- Strong exposure to CXO-level engagements in pharma or life sciences

Key Skills & Competencies

- Deep understanding of Pharma API manufacturing, cost structures, and regulatory environment
- Strong expertise in strategy, M&A;, and financial modeling
- Excellent analytical rigor, structured problem solving, and business acumen
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Ability to operate in high-ambiguity, high-accountability environments

Preferred Attributes

- Prior experience working directly with CMD / CXO leadership
- Exposure to formulations
- Experience in global formulation markets and customer-facing strategy

Note:
This role is open exclusively to candidates with current experience in Pharma companies or consulting firms serving Pharma clients, with strong hands-on experience in API and formulations.

Applications outside this scope will not be considered.

How to Apply

Send your resume to: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 75501 12776 (No calls, please)

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📌 Chairman Office - Pharma Strategy (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Refex Industries
📍 Tamil Nadu