Vertical Head (President) – Strategic Business & Marketing

Location: Bhat, Ahmedabad (Corporate Office)

Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Lead the Future of Acute Therapy

We are looking for an experienced and visionary business leader to head our Acute Therapy Business. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who has successfully built pharmaceutical businesses, driven strategic growth, and led large, cross-functional teams.

As the Vertical Head (President), you will have complete ownership of the business—from shaping long-term strategy and driving commercial excellence to strengthening market leadership and delivering sustainable growth. With full P&L; responsibility, you will work closely with leadership teams across the organization to accelerate business performance and build the next phase of growth.

What You'll Be Responsible For

- Define and execute the long-term business strategy for the Acute Therapy portfolio.
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, market share, and business expansion.
- Lead strategic marketing, portfolio management, and brand-building initiatives.
- Develop annual business plans, forecasts, and growth strategies.
- Identify current product opportunities and lead successful product launches.
- Own the complete P&L; for the business vertical.
- Provide strategic leadership to the Pan-India sales organization.




- Build and strengthen relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and institutional stakeholders.
- Collaborate with R&D;, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Manufacturing to ensure seamless execution.
- Champion commercial excellence, operational efficiency, and organizational transformation.

Team You'll Lead

- 3 Business Heads (HODs)
- 1,426-member Pan-India field force (ZHs, SMs, ABMs & Field Officers)
- 20-member Product Management Team

Business Size: Approximately ₹22 Crore

What We're Looking For

- MBA/PGDM in Marketing, Pharmaceutical Management, or an equivalent qualification.
- 18–25 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing.
- 10–15 years of leadership experience managing large pharmaceutical businesses.
- Strong expertise in Strategic Marketing, Product Management, Portfolio Management, Business Planning, Commercial Excellence, Sales Leadership, and P&L; Management.
- A proven track record of scaling Acute Therapy brands and leading large, high-performing teams.

Interested

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, I'd be happy to connect. Please share your updated resume along with a convenient time for a discussion. I look forward to speaking with you.

📌 Vertical Head (President) – Strategic Business & Marketing (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Cadila Pharmaceuticals
📍 Ahmedabad