Pharma-Agro Market Development Team Leader
atK Agro-innovate InstituteLead the development of sustainable markets for plant-based pharmaceuticals and health products derived from agroforestry systems. This role bridges upstream supply (medicinal plants/NAPI) with downstream healthcare and consumer markets, driving demand creation, market access, and scalable growth aligned with the Nan Sandbox initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute market development strategies across ETC (Hospitals/Physicians), OTC (Pharmacies/Chain Pharmacies), Distributor, and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) channels
- Drive B2B sales by developing and managing relationships with hospitals, clinics, pharmacy chains, distributors, and institutional partners
- Own and deliver sales targets (revenue, volume, and channel performance) in line with organizational goals
- Manage annual budget as well as Advertising & Promotion (A&P) to ensure effective and efficient spend aligned with organization objectives
- Identify and build new market opportunities for plant-based/NAPI products
- Translate agroforestry-based raw materials into commercially viable product propositions
- Align upstream supply with downstream demand to ensure sustainable growth
- Lead go-to-market strategies including positioning, pricing, and channel mix
- Establish, manage, and evaluate distributor networks with clear KPIs
- Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals, pharmacy chains, and key partners
- Collaborate with R&D and Regulatory teams to ensure product-market fit and compliant claims
- Monitor channel performance, sales growth, and market penetration
- Develop market insights, competitive analysis, and demand forecasts
- Ensure pricing governance, channel integrity, and regulatory compliance
- Support sustainability goals including traceability, community impact, and forest restoration
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (required), Master’s Degree in Business Administration and/or Marketing will be a plus.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or healthcare-related industries
- Proven experience in B2B sales, market development, or commercial strategy
- Strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
- Experience in budget planning and A&P management with ROI-driven mindset
- Strong understanding of ETC and OTC channel dynamics
- Experience managing distributors and multi-channel business models
- Knowledge or exposure to plant-based products, herbal medicine, or natural extracts
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a regulated healthcare environment
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills
- Passion for sustainability and community-driven developmen
Experience required
- 8 years
Career level
- Senior Level
Only Thai nationals can apply
Salary
- 100,000 - 200,000 THB, Negotiable
Job function
- Strategy / Planning
- Sales
- Business Development
Job type
- Full-time
Age preferred
- From 30 to 35
Company overview
K Agro-innovate Institute (KAI), established under the KASIKORNTHAI FOUNDATION with support from KASIKORNBANK. It is our mission to create inclusive value chains that foster environmental regeneration, prosperous community and economic growth.
Why join us: Why Join Us At K Agro-innovate Institute, we believe innovation should serve both people and the planet. Our mission is to transform the rich biodiversity of medicinal plants into science-based health and wellness solutions, while creating ...
Benefits
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Social Security
- Accident Insurance
- Remote work
- Flexible working hours
