ADM is seeking a Business Development Manager, Health &

- Wellness(H&W;), South Asia(SA) to build and lead our H&W; business, starting in India, with an initial focus on the Dietary Supplement (DS), Pharma &
- Nutra/Functional foods segments. This is a techno-commercial leadership role that pairs full country business ownership with hands-on business development, from strategy through to closing. As ADM's senior H&W; representative in the region, the leader will align local execution with regional and global strategy while tailoring it to the market. Success calls for strategic agility, commercial acumen, and the leadership to grow both a business and a team.

Your Responsibilities

- Strategy &
- Commercial Leadership
- Set and execute the H&W; strategy for India in line with regional and global objectives, and own the South Asia P&L; for revenue, gross margin, and operating profit.
- Read market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to shape segmentation and go-to-market priorities.
- Drive cross-sell across ADM's active health ingredients (Probiotics, Prebiotics, Postbiotics, Vitamins, Sterols, Isoflavones, Botanicals) and enabling ingredients (Flavors, Colors, Proteins).
- Business Development
- Identify and develop current business across the region, building partnerships with CMOs, brand owners, and key clients as core routes to market.
- Own the full deal cycle from prospecting to close, backed by a strong, well-managed pipeline.
- Product, Market &
- Stakeholder Development
- Work with technology, platform, and marketing teams to adapt ADM's DS and Pharma &
- Nutra offerings for India and localize go-to-market.
- Build strong relationships with customers, distributors, academia, and regulatory authorities,



and represent ADM at industry and trade forums.
- Leadership &
- Governance
- Build a high-performing team and a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability, partnering with HR on talent.
- Ensure compliance with local regulation and ADM policy, and manage business risk for sustainable operations.

Your Profile Education &

- Experience
- A science or pharmacy foundation (B.Pharm/M.Pharm, or M.Sc/B.Sc in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Science, or Nutrition, or a Food Tech/Biotech engineering degree), postgraduate level preferred. An MBA is strongly preferred; a PhD in life sciences or a medical qualification (MBBS) is an added advantage, especially for the pharma and clinical channels.
- 10+ years in business development or commercial roles across Nutrition, Food Ingredients, or Health &
- Wellness, or in a CMO/CDMO environment.
- Proven track record of regional coverage and closing deals, with a strong network across the nutrition, supplements, and contract manufacturing ecosystem.
- Solid grasp of the region's regulatory and market dynamics.

Skills &
- Attributes

- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Sharp feel for consumer and market trends.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.




- Entrepreneurial, with an owner's mindset and an influencing leadership style.

#IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &

- Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement &
- Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.

Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

113236BR

Ref ID

📌 Manager - HW Dietary Supplement (Mumbai)
🏢 ADM
📍 Mumbai