Head of International Business Development (South East Asia))
NMS Consultant · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Apply & track with Apply EdgeHead International Business Development Pharmaceuticals Company Myanmar, Philippines, CambodiaKey Responsibilities & Accountabilities1. Commercial Performance• Drive revenue growth and achievement of agreed targets across international B2B and B2C markets• Run structured monthly performance reviews with Country Managers (B2C) and key distributor accounts(B2B)• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action across both business models2. Financial Ownership & P&L Discipline• Own annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasts for international B2B and B2C markets• Manage working capital cycles, cost control, collections, and inventory management across both models• Ensure expansion into new markets — B2B or B2C — is commercially and financially viableThis role carries full commercial accountability for the performance and profitability of assigned international markets, regardless of business model.3. New Market Launch Leadership• Lead commercial readiness for new international market launches, under either B2B or B2C models• Validate team structure and coverage models for B2C launches; validate distributor selection andonboarding for B2B launches• Establish structured launch milestones• Monitor early-stage performance and intervene decisively • Own distributor development and strategic partnerships across B2B markets• Align commercial plans, inventory discipline, and credit structures with distributors• Ensure sustainable and structured commercial practices in emerging markets• Evaluate and onboard new distribution partners as new B2B markets are activated5. Product Portfolio & Commercialization• Provide strategic leadership for the international product portfolio across both business models• Lead product selection based on commercial opportunity, competitive landscape, regulatory feasibility,and profitability• Guide the complete product lifecycle — from opportunity identification through launch, growth,optimization, and rationalization• Recommend country-specific and model-specific pricing, positioning, and commercialization strategies6. Multi-Country & Head Office Coordination• Manage multiple international markets simultaneously across both business models• Coordinate cross-functional Head Office teams (Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement,Commercial Support)• Remove operational bottlenecks between HO and country teams / distributor accounts7. Leadership & Organization Development• Recruit, mentor, and develop Country Managers and international business professionals.• Build leadership capability across international operations.• Develop scalable organizational structures and succession plans.• Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and commercial excellence8. Business Systems & GovernanceEstablish and continuously improve:• Monthly Business Reviews• Quarterly Business Reviews• Country Scorecards• Distributor Scorecards• Sales Forecasting• Business Planning• KPI Dashboards• Commercial Review SystemsExperience RequiredWe are looking for a a hands-on commercial leader who has successfully built and scaled pharmaceutical businesses across emerging international markets and enjoys creating organizations, systems, and commercialexcellence rather than simply managing established operations.• 15–22 years total pharmaceutical commercial experience• 6–8 years in domestic B2C operations, managing field teams, targets, and brand execution• 3–5 years as a Country Manager in an international market (preferred)