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Title: Partner – Sector Expert (Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing) – Blue Genes ResearchLocation: Flexible (India) | Part-time, Strategic RoleAbout Blue Genes Research (BGR)Blue Genes Research is a boutique executive search and leadership advisory firm focused on capital-intensive manufacturing and industrial businesses. For over two decades, BGR has helped founders, promoters, and investors across multiple countries de-risk CXO and site-head hiring in complex, regulated sectors.BGR is now building a Sector Partner Network and is looking for a Partner – Sector Expert (Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing).The RoleThis is a part-time, strategic, non-operational role for a senior leader from the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem who wants to:Stay deeply connected to the industry without taking a full-time corporate roleWork directly with promoters, boards, and CXOs on growth and leadership decisionsMonetize sector insight, relationships, and judgment in a high-trust boutique platformThe selected Partner will work closely with BGR’s Founder & CEO and the internal research team.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a sector face for BGR in Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical ManufacturingOpen doors and make warm introductions to promoters, MDs, CEOs, BU Heads, Site Heads, and CHROsCo-shape critical mandates such as MD, CEO, COO, Site/Plant Head, Head of Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and key technical leadership rolesBring practical sector insight into role design, candidate evaluation, and final selection, especially around regulatory, quality, and scale-up challengesParticipate in selected client meetings, reviews, and strategic discussionsHelp conceptualize sector-specific offerings such as succession planning, leadership for new plants/greenfield sites, and interim or fractional leadership solutionsThis is not a traditional sales target or delivery role. It is a relationship, judgment, and sector credibility role.Ideal ProfileThis role is best suited for a senior professional who has:15–25+ years in pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, injectables, or related manufacturing segmentsExperience as MD, CEO, COO, Business Head, P&L Head, Site/Plant Head, or senior functional leader (Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations, or Supply Chain)Strong credibility with promoters, boards, and CXOs in the pharma and biopharma ecosystemDeep understanding of global regulatory expectations, quality and compliance, technology transfer, capacity expansion, and operational excellenceThe desire to work in a sharp, founder-led, high-trust platform rather than a large generic setupBandwidth for approximately 8–12 hours per month on a flexible basisPrior executive search experience is not required. Sector depth, credibility, and leadership judgment matter more.Engagement StructurePart-time, strategic engagementRetainer plus performance-linked upsideFlexible working model with no fixed office requirementCommercial details to be discussed confidentially with shortlisted candidates