Jogen Pandya
Newcastle upon Tyne,United Kingdom
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in strategic leadership and organizational management. Demonstrated success in leading project management departments to achieve impactful outcomes. Expertise in team building, customer relations, risk management, cost control, and analytical problem-solving. Focused on enhancing employee engagement and aligning business objectives with organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Director Program Management CDMO Portfolio
Piramal Healthcare UK Ltd.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2025.01 - Current
- Collaborated with business development team to generate repeat business from existing customer relationships, and engaged in attracting new potential customers to strengthen new business pipeline for long-term sustainable business growth.
- Partnered with management team to optimize operations and reduce costs.
- Managed resource allocation to maximize productivity.
- Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
- Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
- Established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence.
- Instituted cost control measures, to mitigate financial risks.
- Championed change initiatives within organization for streamlined operations.
- Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts.
- Contributed to financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of organization.
- Managed daily operations by overseeing project management, revenue generation, risk management key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Championed customer-centric approach, enhancing overall service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
- Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
- Fostered positive work environment, increased employee morale.
- Drove process improvements, optimized workflow efficiency.
General Manager – Program Management (CDMO Portfolio)
Piramal Pharma Ltd.
Hyderabad
2022.08 - 2026.04
- Lead enterprise-level program management for diversified CDMO portfolio spanning 30+ global programs from early-stage NCEs to commercialization.
- Strategic Leadership Impact:
- Direct lifecycle governance for multi-phase programs across development, validation, and commercial manufacturing.
- Architected standardized global PM frameworks, strengthening execution discipline and cross-site harmonization.
- Partner with Business Development to structure winning RFP strategies aligned with client regulatory and commercialization pathways.
- Drive portfolio prioritization and enterprise resource allocation to optimize EBITDA contribution.
- Provide executive-level risk visibility and strategic mitigation planning to leadership.
- Lead patient-centric supply continuity strategy to ensure uninterrupted global drug availability.
- Co-own long-term commercial agreements including pricing strategy and supply commitments.
- Direct annual revenue planning, CAPEX forecasting, and cash-flow oversight.
- Represent site leadership during global customer audits and strategic reviews.
GM – Program Management
Piramal Pharma Ltd.
Hyderabad
2022.08 - 2026.04
- Program management – CDMO: End-to-end program management of early to late stage NCEs
- Leading pre-sales team to work around multiple RFPs, generate competitive pricing proposals with comprehensive schedule scenarios in accordance to client's regulatory submission & commercialization plans
- Driving program management for 30+ programs from R&D development through technology transfer, process validations up to commercialization
- Manage and lead product planning for strategic projects to integrate major milestones in accordance with client's program schedule
- Monitor risk register of individual programs on regular frequency to ensure prompt risk response mechanism is in place for minor and moderate risks
- Providing early alerts of major risks and relevant information to executive leadership to facilitate strategic decision making
- Strengthening program management function by establishing global standards of various PM Processes for project management
- Also contributing to harmonization of PM Processes at global level with PM leadership team
- Leading Patient Centricity initiative for designated manufacturing location driving product prioritization to ensure uninterrupted supply of Drug products to fulfill Global Patient needs in coordination with CDMO Clients
General Manager – Portfolio & Project Management
Glenmark Lifesciences Ltd.
Mumbai
2019.01 - 2022.06
- Led global R&D portfolio strategy across small molecules, oncology, and complex generics for regulated markets.
- Strategic Contributions:
- Designed and governed end-to-end product portfolio roadmap aligned to long-term growth strategy.
- Owned R&D financial planning including budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.
- Delivered sustained margin expansion through enterprise-wide cost optimization initiatives.
- Contributed to 5-year Long Range Planning incorporating patent landscape, competitive intelligence and price erosion forecast.
- Strengthened governance for alternate sourcing, site transfers, and capacity expansion.
- Elevated portfolio transparency through structured MIS and executive dashboards.
- Mentored and scaled PM capability across the organization.
GM Portfolio & Project Management
Glenmark Lifesciences Ltd.
Mumbai
2019.01 - 2022.06
- Portfolio management: End-to-end management of R&D projects from business case evaluation, Patent landscaping, competitive analysis, designing product road map from concept to commercialization in Global regulated markets for small molecules, complex products and oncology candidates
- Responsible for P&L by driving annual Cost improvement initiatives through various levers in process, operations, and strategic sourcing areas
- Overall R&D Budget forecasting, approval, control and cash-flow management for R&D operations and Capital expenditures
- Contributing to Long Range Planning with inputs from IP function on product patent landscape, and business development inputs on product price erosion over next 5 years and design growth trajectory for Organization
- R&D Resource planning, Prioritization and management
- Leading alternate vendor qualification and site transfers
- Contributing to capacity improvement initiatives through volume estimates, technology improvement recommendations with inputs from technical teams
- Working knowledge of regulations for US, EU and other key regulated markets globally, ICH quality guidance & drug manufacturing regulations
- Management of pre-approval queries of regulatory agencies for Drug substance and Drug product across key regulated markets
- Mentoring and training Junior project managers to enable them to independently lead 20-25 projects at any given point of time
- Participating in S&OP, interact with operations, sourcing and production planning teams to finalize 6 months manufacturing plan
- Management of external suppliers/vendor for outsourced manufacturing & analytical services
- Portfolio performance reporting to leadership through MIS, escalation of critical Risks / issues to facilitate decision making.
Deputy General Manager – Project Management
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Mumbai
2010.12 - 2018.12
- Led global generic drug development programs for US/EU markets and enterprise alternate supplier strategy.
- Directed multi-product development portfolios.
- Led regulatory response strategy across major regulated markets.
- Delivered structured cost-improvement initiatives enhancing annual profitability.
- Managed high-impact site transfers and API supplier diversification.
DGM Project Management
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Mumbai
2010.12 - 2018.12
- Managed development of Generic Drug product for US & EU markets and Drug Substances for global markets
- Managed complete portfolio of alternate vendor development for strategically important products and Site transfers
- Led annual cost-improvement initiative to support business growth and maximize annual profitability of the Organization
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Alternate API supplier development, qualification, regulatory submission, regulatory query response, approval & commercialization
- Site-transfer for Drug product and/or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient up to commercialization.
Asst. Manager, Project Management CDMO
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
Hyderabad
2008.07 - 2010.12
- Led a Cross Functional team of 15 members, in Matrix based PET (Project execution teams) structure to successfully achieve project deliverables
- Development Projects for NCE APIs for clinical stage supply
- External Customer Interaction (Big size & Emerging Pharmaceutical companies) to explore new CDMO business opportunities
- OTIF Performance tracking through various metrics & overall portfolio performance reporting to business leaders
- Project closure and profitability tracking
- Customer satisfaction and feedback monitoring
- Resource allocation and management
- Management of external manufacturing partners.
Leadership Roles – CDMO & Project Management
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
Hyderabad
2006.01 - 2010.01
- Directed cross-functional global project execution teams.
- Managed clinical-stage NCE API programs for global innovator clients.
- Strengthened OTIF governance and profitability tracking.
- Supported global client engagement and CDMO growth.
Jr. Manager, CDMO
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
Hyderabad
2006.01 - 2008.06
- Drug substance route scouting, process research and development, technology transfer and manufacturing to support Clinical Supply of NCE molecules to multiple customers
- Crystallization, polymorphism, physical properties, process safety and atom economy assessment, continuous improvement for carbon reduction of carbon footprint etc
- Working with cross-functional teams to design a robust & scalable process for clinical stage
- Involved in evaluation of new project costing and preparation of RFQ.
Sr. Executive
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Dholka
2003.03 - 2005.12
- Process R&D – Generic API Development
- Design a novel synthetic route for generic APIs by extensive literature search using various literature search tools
- Develop a robust and commercially scalable process of API, process validation on commercial scale and support regulatory submission
- Design and develop Cost-competitive process for existing commercial APIs for a sustainable business.
Executive
Dishman Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Dholka
2001.07 - 2003.02
- Develop a robust and commercially viable synthesis of Generic API
- Technology transfer to operations team, Scale-up of optimized process at pilot & commercial scale.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, India 1998.06 - 2000.05
Portfolio Management Professional [PfMP] - Portfolio Program & Project management
Project management Institute
United States of America 2021.12 - 2022.12
Post Graduate Certificate Program - Strategic Management
Indian Institute of Management
Nagpur, India 2023.09 - 2024.08
Skills
- Project program and portfolio management
- Small molecules CDMO & Generic business acumen
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Regulatory filing and launch management
- Product lifecycle management
- Budgeting, cost control & cost reduction strategies
- Long-range strategic planning & risk management
- Change management
- Customer relationship management
- Data analytics and interpretation
- Executive communication skills
- Integrity and ethics
Languages
English – Proficient
Advanced
Hindi – Proficient
Advanced
Gujarati
Native
German – Beginner
Beginner
LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION & AWARDS
Business Excellence Award – 2018, Chairman's Excellence Awards – 2013, 2017, 2020
EXECUTIVE CAPABILITIES
- Global Portfolio Governance & PMO Leadership
- Enterprise Risk Management & Escalation Frameworks
- Strategic Roadmapping & 5-Year Growth Planning
- CDMO Business Strategy & Client Engagement
- P&L Management & Capital Allocation
- Cost Transformation & Margin Expansion
- Regulatory Strategy & Market Expansion
- Alternate Supplier Strategy & Network Optimization
- M&A Integration Support (Portfolio & Operations)
- Talent Development & High-Performance Team Building
- Executive Stakeholder & Board-Level Reporting
GLOBAL EXPOSURE
- Regulatory Markets: USFDA, EMA, ICH-regulated markets
- Experience across small molecule Drug substance and drug product development across CDMO and Generics including Complex & Oncology Products
- Cross-functional leadership across R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Intellectual Property, Finance & Business development
Affiliations
- Trekking, hiking, listening to soulful music, singing, indoor & outdoor sports
- Interests - Contributing positively to philanthropic causes
Accomplishments
Individual -
Business Excellence Award – 2018
Team -
Chairman's Excellence Awards
· Best Project Team – 2013
· Best Collaborative Team – 2017
· Best Team Innovation – 2020
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
The Knowledge Academy
August, 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director Program Management CDMO Portfolio
Piramal Healthcare UK Ltd.
2025.01 - Current
Post Graduate Certificate Program - Strategic Management
Indian Institute of Management
2023.09 - 2024.08
General Manager – Program Management (CDMO Portfolio)
Piramal Pharma Ltd.
2022.08 - 2026.04
GM – Program Management
Piramal Pharma Ltd.
2022.08 - 2026.04
Portfolio Management Professional [PfMP] - Portfolio Program & Project management
Project management Institute
2021.12 - 2022.12
General Manager – Portfolio & Project Management
Glenmark Lifesciences Ltd.
2019.01 - 2022.06
GM Portfolio & Project Management
Glenmark Lifesciences Ltd.
2019.01 - 2022.06
Deputy General Manager – Project Management
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
2010.12 - 2018.12
DGM Project Management
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
2010.12 - 2018.12
Asst. Manager, Project Management CDMO
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
2008.07 - 2010.12
Leadership Roles – CDMO & Project Management
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
2006.01 - 2010.01
Jr. Manager, CDMO
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
2006.01 - 2008.06
Sr. Executive
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
2003.03 - 2005.12
Executive
Dishman Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
2001.07 - 2003.02
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Gujarat University
1998.06 - 2000.05