Hyderabad, Telangana, India
With over 13 years as the Head of 3P Sourcing at Viatris(erstwhile Mylan), I focus on aligning external vendors with Viatris’ stringent global quality standards while optimizing costs. My role involves identifying and cultivating strong global supplier relationships, particularly across India, South Africa, and emerging markets. This cross-functional approach ensures our sales and marketing teams meet their commercial objectives across diverse geographies. Leveraging expertise in procurement, vendor audits, and supply chain management, I work to empower teams and achieve operational excellence. A key aspect of my role includes successful negotiations of critical agreements with 3P CMOs, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials. My commitment to collaboration and resource optimization supports Viatris’ mission to deliver healthcare solutions globally.
As Head of FDF sourcing & procurement my mission critical role is aligned with the achievement of Business objectives for multiple teams. Aligning & integrating external vendors with Mylan’s uncompromising Global Quality Standards at optimal costs. I have been successful in identifying & creating an effective vendor base through cross functional engagements. This enables different sales & marketing teams to achieve their commercial objectives across various geographies. I am producer & lead the following roles, Supplier Identification & Selection – Strong Global supplier relationships, very strong in India/EM’s. Agreements – Successfully negotiated agreements with 3P CMO paving a way for successful launch of various marketing divisions for India commercial. Negotiations. Contracting & management of the relationship for all new & existing FDF suppliers for India, South Africa and Emerging Markets. Coordinate with other overseas sites to track and monitor all the existing relationship across the region. Managed technical transfer of products from 3P site based out of South Africa to India for Cost Improvement & improvement in delivery schedule. To institutionalize effective and efficient Vendor Performance Measurement System To prepare annual Budget for the function and to device appropriate controls. Work on continuous cost reduction within the existing relationship for a product and explore other sites for the same product to focus on cost reduction. Strategic sourcing of API’s - Develop synergies & to leverage the negotiation strength. Responsible for placing/releasing orders on suppliers.
Headed the function of Formulation Outsourcing for India & Emerging Markets. Also responsible for identifying potential partners, conducting audits, qualification, contract & agreement signing, delivery of products/materials with best timelines & of desired quality.
Formulation Outsourcing for India Branded Business & Blue R Division ( Generic Div) Supply Agreement Business Vendor Audits/ Appointment Strategic API coverage
Manufacturing of Insulin Formulations & various other products outsourced on Third Party Basis.