Qualis Business Support Services Limited - Our client is a leading, rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company dedicated to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering high-quality healthcare products.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Managing Director
Location: Calabar, Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
As we expand our footprint and scale our manufacturing capabilities in the South-South region, we are seeking an experienced, visionary, and high-caliber corporate leader to steer our operations in Calabar.
Position Overview
The Managing Director will provide overall strategic leadership, operational direction, and executive management to drive sustainable business growth, profitability, and market expansion.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will oversee all organizational functions—including pharmaceutical manufacturing, plant operations, supply chain, finance, and corporate governance—while cultivating vital partnerships with local and national healthcare stakeholders.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develop and execute long-term strategic business plans, commercial goals, and market transformation initiatives to scale profitability.
Operational Excellence: Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring high efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing, production sequencing, and supply chain logistics.
Regulatory & Corporate Compliance: Ensure complete compliance with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), NAFDAC, and other strict regulatory, industry, and corporate governance standards.
Financial & Risk Management: Lead corporate budgeting, optimize commercial performance, manage investments, and mitigate institutional risks to protect company assets.
Stakeholder & Local Engagement: Build robust relationships with local regulators, healthcare partners, and community leadership within the Cross River socio-economic landscape.
Team Empowerment: Lead, mentor, and align multicultural executive and technical teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous innovation.
Board Reporting: Present precise, comprehensive performance assessments and strategic advice to the Board of Directors.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or a closely related scientific field. An MBA or an advanced degree in business management is highly desirable.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 8 years in a senior executive role specifically within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
Industry Knowledge: Proven track record in pharmaceutical plant operations, material planning, and navigating complex NAFDAC/PCN regulatory environments.
Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success in leading corporate restructuring, driving revenue expansion, and scaling manufacturing profitability.
BenefitsSalary: N300,000 - N350,000 / Month.
Comprehensive healthcare and official transport benefits.
An opportunity to spearhead industrial growth in a scenic and strategic regional hub.
Highly competitive executive compensation package.
Application Closing Date30th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "MD - Pharma" as the subject of the email.
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