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Varun Khanna appointed MD & Group CEO of Aster DM Quality Care
People | 06 July 2026

Varun Khanna appointed MD & Group CEO of Aster DM Quality Care

Healthcare industry veteran with over 25 years of leadership experience to lead the integration of Aster India, CARE Hospitals, KIMSHEALTH and Evercare, driving clinical excellence, digital innovation and sustainable growth

Vijay Ranjan elevated to Associate Director at Syneos Health
People | 06 July 2026

Vijay Ranjan elevated to Associate Director at Syneos Health

Before joining Syneos Health, Ranjan gained valuable experience in finance and business process management at Accenture

Sushrut Kulkarni appointed Global Chief – Integrated Product Development at Cipla
People | 06 July 2026

Sushrut Kulkarni appointed Global Chief – Integrated Product Development at Cipla

A pharmaceutical industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience, Kulkarni will oversee Cipla's integrated product development function

Redcliffe Labs appoints Kshitiz Singh as Chief Business Officer – Inorganic Growth
People | 03 July 2026

Redcliffe Labs appoints Kshitiz Singh as Chief Business Officer – Inorganic Growth

Singh brings more than 26 years of experience spanning diagnostics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, sales leadership, and business development

Bijender Vats joins Lupin as Senior Vice President & Head – HR
People | 02 July 2026

Bijender Vats joins Lupin as Senior Vice President & Head – HR

The HR leader brings over two decades of experience across the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors

Morepen Laboratories appoints Sanjay Suri as Managing Director
People | 02 July 2026

Morepen Laboratories appoints Sanjay Suri as Managing Director

A member of the promoter group with more than three decades of experience, Sanjay Suri will jointly oversee the company's operations alongside Chairman & MD

Zydus Wellness appoints Dr. Shyam Ramakrishnan as Chief Scientific Officer
People | 02 July 2026

Zydus Wellness appoints Dr. Shyam Ramakrishnan as Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Ramakrishnan brings more than 25 years of global experience across nutrition, dietary supplements, beauty, personal care and functional foods

Symeres and Axxam appoint Russell Thomas as Chief Scientific Officer
People | 02 July 2026

Symeres and Axxam appoint Russell Thomas as Chief Scientific Officer

The appointment will support the integration of Symeres' and Axxam's scientific capabilities, offering pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies end-to-end drug discovery and development services

Siddharth Mittal appointed as MD & CEO of Syngene
People | 02 July 2026

Siddharth Mittal appointed as MD & CEO of Syngene

During his thirteen years at Biocon, Siddharth held the position of Chief Financial Officer, leading many strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives

Shailesh Pednekar appointed COO – International Business at Bharat Serums and Vaccines
People | 30 June 2026

Shailesh Pednekar appointed COO – International Business at Bharat Serums and Vaccines

With more than two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, he brings extensive expertise in international business development, commercial strategy, market expansion, and global operation

Divya Dhankhar joins Gilead Sciences as Director – Global Digital Innovation & AI
People | 29 June 2026

Divya Dhankhar joins Gilead Sciences as Director – Global Digital Innovation & AI

Divya brings a strong track record of delivering technology-led transformation across the pharmaceutical industry

Dr. Srinivasa Rao Damma appointed General Manager at Vimta Labs
People | 29 June 2026

Dr. Srinivasa Rao Damma appointed General Manager at Vimta Labs

With nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Damma brings extensive expertise in laboratory management, environmental testing, regulatory compliance, ESG initiatives, and operational excellence.

Merck names Miguel Alcalde to lead global commercial strategy;  Monia Vial to head North America
People | 26 June 2026

Merck names Miguel Alcalde to lead global commercial strategy; Monia Vial to head North America

The appointments come as Andrew Paterson, who has spent 31 years with the company, prepares to retire

Prince Chaudhary joins Medicamen Biotech as Deputy General Manager
People | 26 June 2026

Prince Chaudhary joins Medicamen Biotech as Deputy General Manager

Over the course of his career, he has also held leadership roles at Pfizer, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, and Cipla

Roche Diagnostics appoints Dr. Rishubh Gupta as Head of Subregion Africa
People | 26 June 2026

Roche Diagnostics appoints Dr. Rishubh Gupta as Head of Subregion Africa

In his new role, he will lead the company's growth strategy across Africa, strengthen healthcare partnerships, and expand access to innovative diagnostic solutions

GE HealthCare appoints Akshar Awalgaonkar as Chief Procurement Officer
People | 26 June 2026

GE HealthCare appoints Akshar Awalgaonkar as Chief Procurement Officer

Awalgaonkar's cross-industry expertise positions him to further strengthen the company's procurement capabilities and support its long-term growth strategy

Girish Bhunje appointed Senior Vice President – API Operations at Intas Pharmaceuticals
People | 25 June 2026

Girish Bhunje appointed Senior Vice President – API Operations at Intas Pharmaceuticals

Intas Pharmaceuticals has appointed Girish Bhunje as Senior Vice President – API Operations

Vishal Rathi appointed Group Head, Product Development at Sandoz India
People | 25 June 2026

Vishal Rathi appointed Group Head, Product Development at Sandoz India

Rathi brings more than 15 years of experience in formulation research and development, with deep expertise across a wide range of dosage forms and drug delivery technologies.

Marco Valencia Sanchez appointed as General Manager of Roche Diagnostics
People | 25 June 2026

Marco Valencia Sanchez appointed as General Manager of Roche Diagnostics

In his 17-year career within Roche, Marco has held key global, regional, and affiliate leadership roles

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