Sethu Madhavan Sankaran

SBU Head | COO | Manufacturing Head Pharmaceutical & Biopharma Industries | Global Operations

Greater Bengaluru Area

About

With over 30 years of experience, my career has been defined by expertise in operations management, powder processing, and particle engineering. As Chief Operating Officer at PlasmaGen BioSciences since April 2025, I have been dedicated to aligning operational excellence with organizational goals, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement with advanced methodologies and systems. Passionate about fostering sustainable growth in the global healthcare industry, I bring strategic insights and a focus on optimizing processes to deliver impactful results. My work reflects a commitment to innovation and collaboration, enabling the development of efficient and effective solutions that enhance organizational performance.

Experience

  • Chief Operating Officer at PlasmaGen BioSciences (P) Ltd
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Senior Vice President Operations and Capital investments at Granules India Limited
    Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr

  • Biocon (10 yrs 3 mos)
    • Global Head-Insulin Operations @Biocon Biologics
      Mar 2019 - Apr 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for Global technical operations and Technology transfer for Insulins and its analogs across both India and Malaysia.

    • Manufacturing Head- Insulin Analiogs and Biosimilars
      Feb 2014 - Apr 2019 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      Responsible for Banagalore Insulin operations. Led strategic planning and execution of manufacturing operations. Managed all aspects of production, safety, engineering, and inventory control. Revamped infrastructure, replacing old fermenters with new ones. Introduced lean processes, automation, and cutting-edge technologies. Integrated new departments like MSAT, TPP, and Operation Excellence. Directed Biocon's Bangalore plant, ensuring statutory compliance. Managed various functions, including Upstream, Downstream, EHS, Engineering, and Safety.

  • Director-Manufacturing at Teva API India Limited
    Jan 2012 - Feb 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Built and led the operations planning department, coordinating production, warehouse, and supply chain functions. Inducted best practices in technology, engineering, and management, upgrading the company's operational excellence. Ensured high productivity of both people and machinery, utilizing tools and MIS for monitoring and control. Operationalized cost reduction measures for products in ROW markets and for third-party customers. Developed and approved SHE policies/guidelines, harmonizing them across all plants. Achieved 100% compliance with regulatory and cGMP requirements.

  • Sr. Mgr/Associate Director at Teva Pharmaceuticals
    May 2004 - Dec 2011 · 7 yrs 8 mos

    Directed pilot plant operations, contributing to process development and scale-up. Ensured seamless technology transfer from R&D to commercial production. Managed a team to achieve production targets and quality goals.