General Manager
Descrizione dell'offerta
One of our clients is an Investment group that just made an acquisition in the Chemistry space:
Company Overview
A privately-owned Italian contract developer & manufacturer (CDMO) with a 30+ year heritage in complex, small-volume APIs.
- Milan headquarters;
They serve 50 global customers across Europe, Japan, China, and the Americas, with a reputation for meeting EMA, PMDA, and (soon) FDA standards.
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:
- Until now, >75% of sales arrive through brokers, and there is no dedicated Business Development team.
About You
You will design, build, and run the engine that turns technical excellence into double-digit revenue growth.
- 7+ years closing complex B2B deals in APIs, CDMO services, or specialty chemicals.
- Personal network inside mid- / big-pharma sourcing & procurement;
- Proven record of €3-10M+ contract wins.
- Fluent English, Italian is a plus but not mandatory.
- Builder’s mindset: This is your opportunity to become part of the leadership team.
- Nice to have: degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or MBA.
What We Offer
- Founding-team influence in a profitable operating company, with a credible brand and well-known reputation.
- Competitive base + aggressive performance bonus + long-term equity upside.
- Budget approved for hiring, marketing, and global travel.
- Direct line to the Board and freedom to shape the commercial strategy that will define the next decade of growth.