General Manager

One of our clients is an investment group that has recently made an acquisition in the chemistry space: a privately-owned company with a 30+ year heritage in complex, small-volume APIs.

The company is headquartered in Milan and serves approximately 50 global customers across Europe, Japan, China, and the Americas. It has a reputation for meeting EMA, PMDA, and (soon) FDA standards.

The new owners have funded a program to triple manufacturing capacity via a refurbished site and new reactors coming online in 18 months. The commercial upside is largely untapped: currently, >75% of sales are through brokers.

About You

You will design, build, and run the engine that transforms technical excellence into double-digit revenue growth. You should have 7+ years of experience closing complex B2B deals in APIs, CDMO services, or specialty chemicals. A personal network inside mid- or big-pharma sourcing & procurement, with a proven record of €3-10M+ contract wins, is essential. Fluency in English is required; Italian is a plus but not mandatory. A builder’s mindset is crucial: this is your opportunity to become part of the leadership team.

Nice to have: a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or an MBA.

What We Offer

Influence as part of the founding team in a profitable operating company with a credible brand and well-known reputation. Competitive base salary plus an aggressive performance bonus and long-term equity upside. Budget approved for hiring, marketing, and global travel. Direct line to the Board and the freedom to shape the commercial strategy that will define the next decade of growth.