Business Director- Life Sciences

Regional Business Director (Pharma)At Croda, we are driven by a simple butpowerful mission, to innovate, sustain, and improve everyday life. As a global leader in Life Sciences and Consumer Care, we develop cutting-edge ingredients that shape the products people rely on daily. With 6,000 employees across 20+ countries, we are a purpose-driven organization committed to pioneering research and breakthrough solutions that set new industry standards.Reporting to the Vice President, North America, the Business Director will lead Croda’s Pharmaceutical businesses across the region, with full accountability for Sales, Business Development, and Marketing. The role is responsible for shaping and executing a regional growth strategy, delivering revenue and gross margin targets across these two key markets, expanding the commercial pipeline, and identifying strategic opportunities, including partnerships and acquisitions.This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful growth in a fast-moving sector and shape the future of Croda’s business at a time of significant expansion and innovation.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, communicate, and implement a 3–5 year regional business strategy aligned with Croda’s global Pharma priorities and regional business directionFoster a strong business development environment by driving innovation and building a high-conversion commercial pipeline year over yearFull P&L accountability for the region, delivering short-term revenue and margin targets, and managing associated cost centers and commercial expensesBuild and lead high-performing sales and marketing teams focused on excellence, customer centricity, and achievement of strategic KPIsOversee regional pricing strategy and forecasting, ensuring working capital is effectively managed and financial targets are metCultivate strong relationships with key customers, and ensure alignment across customer service, sales, technical (R&D), and marketing teams to deliver exceptional serviceLead continuous improvement initiatives using digital, AI, and data tools to enhance internal processes and access to key market and operational informationDevelop business cases for CAPEX investments and contribute to the five-year capital planning process in line with long-term strategyIdentify and assess market trends, emerging needs, and external forces that may impact future business performanceConduct in-depth competitive and customer analyses to understand local dynamics and uncover opportunities for differentiationPartner with regional R&D teams to develop and validate business cases for new product launches and innovative formulationsWho We’re Looking ForDegree qualified in a technical discipline (, chemistry, biochemistry)Proven experience leading regional or global business units within the pharmaceutical (ingredients, CDMO etc) sector — ideally with exposure to small molecule and/or novel excipient productsStrong track record of developing and executing business strategies focused on both organic and inorganic growthA proven people leader with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire regional teams while influencing global stakeholdersDeep understanding of customer expectations and market dynamics, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with R&D and manufacturing to meet those needsA leadership style grounded in authenticity, inclusion, and alignment with Croda’s mission and valuesDemonstrated strength in data analytics, continuous improvement, and challenging the status quo to drive innovation across commercial functionsWhy Croda?At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do. Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. #LI-DB1