Global sales strategy & market expansion Design and own the international sales strategy — by geography, product line, and channel Identify and prioritize target export markets based on regulatory readiness, demand, and competitive landscape Build country-specific go-to-market plans covering pricing, positioning, entry mode, and partner selection Set annual export revenue targets and ensure quarterly milestone achievement across all active markets Continuously scout white-space markets and emerging geographies for first-mover advantage | International business development & partnerships Build and manage a portfolio of international distributors, agents, and institutional buyers across target countries Negotiate and close supply agreements, distribution contracts, and long-term partnership deals Develop and maintain strong international relationships — importers, government buyers, hospital chains, and NGOs Represent Company at international trade fairs, pharma expos, and regulatory meetings (CPhI, Arab Health, etc.) Identify co-marketing, licensing, or third-party manufacturing opportunities in key markets |
Regulatory & compliance navigation Develop deep working knowledge of regulatory frameworks for all active and target export markets Coordinate with regulatory affairs teams for dossier submissions, product registrations, and renewals in each country Ensure all export products comply with destination country pharmacopoeial standards (WHO-GMP, EU-GMP, US-FDA, etc.) Monitor changes in import regulations, tariff structures, and trade policies across key geographies Maintain regulatory documentation and track registration timelines by country and product | Manufacturing & supply chain coordination Work closely with the manufacturing team to align production planning with international order pipelines Ensure export packaging, labelling, and documentation meet country-specific requirements Coordinate with supply chain for timely export dispatches, shipment tracking, and LC/payment management Liaise with CROs, CMOs, and toll manufacturers for product development or capacity expansion for export Translate customer quality complaints or country-specific product feedback to the manufacturing and QA team |
Sales performance & export operations Monitor export order book, revenue realization, and collection status on a weekly and monthly basis Manage pricing strategy for each market — balancing competitiveness with margin discipline Own the export MIS — ensure accuracy of shipment data, country-wise revenue, and pipeline reports Coordinate with finance for forex management, export incentive claims (RoDTEP, MEIS, etc.), and duty drawbacks Track secondary sell-through in international markets to understand real demand and prevent pipeline stuffing | Brand building & market intelligence Build international brand presence through targeted promotional support for key markets Gather and synthesize competitive intelligence — pricing, product portfolio, market share — by country Provide leadership with regular market landscape reports and strategic recommendations Drive product portfolio decisions for export — what to register, where to launch, and when to exit Represent the company's global ambition in leadership conversations with conviction and data |
WHO YOU ARE
Global but grounded You have international connections and close them. But you also understand Indian manufacturing realities and work within them. | Regulatory-savvy You don't just sell — you understand what it takes to get a product legally into a market. Dossiers, timelines, and GMP gaps don't scare you. | Relationship builder Your international distributor network is not a list on a slide. It's real people who take your calls and sign your contracts. |
Strategist who closes deals You can design a 3-year market entry plan and also get on a flight to close a $500K order. Strategy and hustle live in the same person. | Comfortable with complexity Multi-country, multi-currency, multi-regulatory environments are your daily reality — not an occasional challenge. | Ownership mindset You treat every export market like your own business — P&L accountability, partner accountability, and outcome accountability included. |
REQUIREMENTS
MBA / B.Pharma / M.Pharma from a reputed institution; MBA in International Business is a strong plus
Minimum 8 years of experience in pharma export sales — with a proven track record of revenue generation in international markets
Demonstrated experience working in or closely with a pharmaceutical manufacturing company — understanding of GMP, plant operations, and production planning is essential
Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks for key export markets: South-East Asia, Africa, LATAM, CIS, Middle East, or regulated markets (EU/US)
Existing international network of distributors, importers, agents, or institutional buyers that can be activated immediately
Experience managing export operations end-to-end: documentation, LC management, logistics coordination, and regulatory submissions
Strong analytical and commercial acumen — comfortable with pricing models, margin analysis, and export MIS
Willingness to travel internationally extensively and be based out of Noida
NICE TO HAVE
Experience in both a pharma manufacturing company and a pharma marketing/sales company — understanding both sides of the supply chain
Prior exposure to WHO-GMP, EU-GMP, or US-FDA inspections and regulatory submissions
Familiarity with agrochemical or veterinary pharmaceutical exports — a growing segment for Us
Experience launching new products in international markets from registration to first commercial shipment
Working knowledge of export incentive schemes: RoDTEP, duty drawback, SEZ benefits, and ECGC
Language skills beyond English and Hindi — Arabic, French, or Spanish are a meaningful advantage
Yearly based
Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gautam Buddha Nagar,Uttar Pradesh,India