Business Unit Manager (Pharmaceutical)

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Asheville, NC, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Hardware
The Role
Manages a customer business unit within a manufacturing site, owning customer relationships, P&L, pricing, RFPs, operational and financial performance, contract execution, QBRs, and continuous improvement. Partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives, improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and maintain safety, quality, and GMP compliance.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

 

Business Unit Manager (Pharmaceutical)

Lead Strategic Customer Partnerships. Drive Business Growth. Deliver Operational Excellence.

Jabil is seeking a Business Unit Manager to serve as a strategic leader for key pharmaceutical customer relationships, driving profitable growth, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. This role combines commercial leadership, financial ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution of customer programs while supporting long-term business objectives. If you're a relationship-focused leader with strong business acumen and a passion for delivering results in a regulated manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Build and strengthen strategic relationships with pharmaceutical customers, serving as their primary business partner.
  • Own and manage customer P&L performance, driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for organic business growth and expanded customer partnerships.
  • Lead customer proposals, pricing strategies, contract execution, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
  • Partner closely with operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and manufacturing teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost optimization.
  • Support site leadership in defining and executing strategic business objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, quality standards, and company safety requirements.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, finance, supply chain, account management, or related business leadership roles.
  • Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, pricing, business analytics, and profitability analysis.
  • Experience managing customer relationships in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industry environment.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree (MBA or related field).
  • Experience within pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of contract management, supply chain operations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proven success leading change initiatives and delivering business growth.

Why Jabil?

Join a global leader where you'll have direct ownership of customer success, business performance, and strategic growth. This role offers the opportunity to influence key customer partnerships, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry while advancing your leadership career.

 


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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Accessibility Accommodation  

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

 

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Skills Required

  • Degree in Engineering, Finance or Accounting, or Business Management
  • Three to five years of related work experience, preferably in financial or manufacturing operations
  • Strong financial knowledge, including balance sheets and income statements
  • Strong operational knowledge, including manufacturing and supply chain
  • Fundamental contract knowledge
  • Leadership and people-management skills
  • Strong customer service skills and experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to determine logistics requirements and develop strategies to achieve business targets
  • Strong financial and analytical ability, including business analytics proficiency
  • Proven change management and continuous productivity or cost-reduction accomplishments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email
  • Master's degree

Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jabil and has not been reviewed or approved by Jabil.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.

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The Company
HQ: St. Petersburg, FL
41,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.

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