1. Global Innovation & Product Strategy Define and drive the global innovation roadmap aligned with organizational growth strategy. Identify emerging market trends, customer needs, therapeutic/industry opportunities, and technological advancements. Build a robust short-term and long-term product pipeline across geographies. Lead portfolio prioritization based on market attractiveness, profitability, feasibility, and strategic fit. 2. New Product Development & Commercialization Oversee end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept generation to commercial launch. Ensure timely development and execution of new products within approved budgets and timelines. Collaborate with regulatory, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams for successful product commercialization. Monitor stage-gate processes and ensure adherence to development milestones. 3. Cross Functional Leadership Partner closely with Global Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and Operations teams.



Drive alignment between business requirements and technical development capabilities. Lead cross-regional coordination to ensure consistency in product development practices. 4. Market Intelligence & Competitive Benchmarking Analyze global competition, customer insights, industry movements, and innovation trends. Evaluate white-space opportunities and develop differentiated product strategies. Drive customer-centric innovation initiatives based on market feedback and business intelligence. 5. Regulatory & Quality Compliance Ensure all new product initiatives comply with applicable global regulatory standards and quality requirements. Collaborate with regulatory teams to support dossier preparation, approvals, and product registrations across markets. 6. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead and mentor global NPD teams across regions and functions. Build high-performance innovation culture with solid focus on agility, collaboration, and accountability.

📌 Assistant Vice President (Bhat)
🏢 Cadila Pharmaceuticals
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