Dynamic leader with a proven track record, excelling in sales strategy development and effective communication. Expert in cross-functional team management and relationship building, with a focus on impactful achievements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - Global API Sales and Marketing
Supriya Lifescience Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2023 - Current
Achieved sales target of Rs. 570 Crore during FY’24.
Monitoring the budget numbers and sensitizing the team on the variances to cover the gaps
Deriving strategies to enter untouched markets and creating pathways for the team to initiate business development activities.
Creating a product basket of new products, Volume based products and Technology / niche category molecules.
Constantly in touch with R&D for status on the new product development and initiating validation of the new products.
Creating opportunities for the team on the potential opportunities to add value and fill the gaps.
Finalizing the travel plan (exhibitions, Customer / Country visits) for the team.
Tracking business development activities with the team and mentoring them on the stage wise progress.
General Manager - API Sales and Marketing
Exemed Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2022 - 12.2022
Identified potential products and positioned them with key customers for expansion.
Monitored financial metrics, notifying team of differences to bridge gaps.
Capitalized on urgent opportunities to create additional benefits.
Ensured optimal service for high-budget-contributing customers.
Furnished market potential data to aid product development activities.
Frequently engaged with teams across departments to ensure new product feasibility.
Reported sales metrics effectively to senior leadership.
Asst. General Manager - API Sales & BD
Aurore Lifescience Pvt Ltd.
Hyderabad
08.2019 - 01.2022
Identified new business prospects for APIs, KSMs, and advanced intermediates across assigned territory.
Oversaw strategic relationships with major domestic clients including Strides, Jubilant, SUN Pharma and Glenmark.
Expanded API business development in Middle East and North African regions.
Suggested customized solutions aligning with customers' future strategies.
Senior Manager – EUROPE (API Sales & Marketing)
Jubilant Generics Ltd.
New Delhi
07.2017 - 04.2019
Engaged cross-functional stakeholders such as IP, R&D, SCM, and Manufacturing in the commercialization process.
Managed key company accounts for new product promotions, existing sales portfolio, and crisis during Tramadol reclassification as a controlled substance.
Exceeded the FY'19 budget of Rs. 90 Crores, achieving actuals of Rs. 120 Crores.
Drove top-line and bottom-line growth through successful market share expansion.
Evaluated potential generic companies for long-term partnerships.
Sr. Manager – API Marketing (SEA, Japan & EU)
Wockhardt Ltd.
Mumbai
08.2014 - 07.2017
Attained full budget target in the Taiwan market, which accounted for 25-28% of the total department budget.
Spearheaded and concluded 6 initiatives in the Turkish sector, resulting in an estimated profit margin of 15-17%
Achieved conversion of three major competitor accounts, adding US$0.75 million to overall revenue.
Executed business development for APIs across Europe, Turkey, Korea, South East Asia and Japan.
Handled key account management for clients like Siegfried SA, Reckitt Benckiser, Procter and Gamble, PT Global Chemindo, Perrigo, and Bayer.
Manager - API Marketing
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
New Delhi
01.2012 - 08.2014
Achieved the overall budget of USD 7.5 Million with a bottom line of 27%.
Identified and developed opportunities for new molecules with current clients.
Secured long-term supply agreements for specific molecules to regulated markets.
Facilitated expansion of API sales among Indian generic manufacturers, focusing on both regulated and non-regulated sectors.
Oversaw key accounts such as Mylan, Torrent, SUN Pharma, IPCA Labs, and Wockhardt Ltd.
Presented market analysis to upper-level executives.
Senior Executive – Int’l Marketing – API Business
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
New Delhi
12.2002 - 12.2011
Analyzed, planned, and executed budget and sales strategies for the region.
Engaged with Regulatory Authorities to manage implications requested by customers.
Collaborated with Pilot plant, CRD, DRA, and finance for planning development of new molecules approaching patent expiry.
Reduced outstanding accounts by closely monitoring regional collections.
Education
MBA - International Marketing
Annamali University
Chennai
01-2009
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application - Information And Computer Systems
Makhanlal Chaturvedi University
Kota, Rajasthan
01-2002
E-Commerce - Information And Computer Systems
Boston's Education Center
New Delhi
01-2001
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Kerala University
Kerala
01-1999
Skills
Sales Strategy Development
Leadership
Team player
Time management
Relationship building
Sales team development
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
General Manager - Global API Sales and Marketing
Supriya Lifescience Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
General Manager - API Sales and Marketing
Exemed Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - 12.2022
Asst. General Manager - API Sales & BD
Aurore Lifescience Pvt Ltd.
08.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Manager – EUROPE (API Sales & Marketing)
Jubilant Generics Ltd.
07.2017 - 04.2019
Sr. Manager – API Marketing (SEA, Japan & EU)
Wockhardt Ltd.
08.2014 - 07.2017
Manager - API Marketing
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
01.2012 - 08.2014
Senior Executive – Int’l Marketing – API Business
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
12.2002 - 12.2011
MBA - International Marketing
Annamali University
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application - Information And Computer Systems
Makhanlal Chaturvedi University
E-Commerce - Information And Computer Systems
Boston's Education Center
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Kerala University
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