Manager Third-Party Sourcing & Portfolio Development, International Markets

Manager Third-Party Sourcing & Portfolio Development, International Markets Location India-based, preferably Mumbai / Western India Role Summary We are looking for a hands-on professional to support international portfolio expansion through third-party sourcing, external manufacturing partnerships and finished-formulation product development. The role will focus on identifying, evaluating and converting relationships with Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers, CMO/CDMO partners, third-party suppliers and dossier owners into commercially viable product opportunities for international markets. This is an individual-contributor role requiring strong manufacturer relationships, commercial negotiation ability and end-to-end execution discipline. Key Responsibilities Identify and engage Indian finished-formulation manufacturers, third-party manufacturers, CMO/CDMO partners and dossier owners.Build and maintain a strong supplier network across India.Source multiple finished-formulation product opportunities suitable for international markets.Evaluate supplier product lists and convert them into prioritized product baskets.Negotiate or support negotiation of transfer price, MOQ, batch size, payment terms, delivery timelines, documentation support and supply commitments.Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Packaging, Artwork and PPIC teams.Track product opportunities from supplier identification to commercial evaluation, documentation readiness and launch preparation.Prepare concise business cases and supplier comparison summaries.Maintain structured trackers for supplier discussions, product pipeline, pending documents, commercial terms and next steps.Ideal Candidate Profile 610 years of experience in pharmaceutical third-party sourcing, external manufacturing, contract manufacturing, finished-formulation procurement, CMO/CDMO coordination, product sourcing, tech transfer, new product launch or portfolio development.Strong network of Indian finished-formulation manufacturers or third-party suppliers.Experience handling multiple products, SKUs, suppliers or brands simultaneously.Strong understanding of commercial terms such as MOQ, batch size, transfer pricing, COGS, margins, payment terms and delivery timelines.Practical exposure to regulatory, quality, packaging, artwork and documentation requirements during product onboarding.Ability to coordinate across RA, QA, legal, finance, supply chain, procurement, PPIC and external partners.Strong Excel, follow-up and tracking discipline.Good communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.Comfortable working independently in a hands-on execution role.Preferred Backgrounds Candidates may come from teams such as: External ManufacturingThird-Party OperationsContract Manufacturing Business DevelopmentCMO/CDMO SourcingFinished Formulation ProcurementProduct SourcingNew Product LaunchTech TransferPortfolio CommercializationInternational Product SourcingSupply / Procurement roles linked to finished formulationsEducation Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline.MBA or postgraduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Management, International Business, Supply Chain, Operations or Marketing will be an advantage.Pharmacy background is preferred but not mandatory if the candidate has strong finished-formulation sourcing and supplier-management experience. .