Piramal Pharma Solutions CEO On Building ‘Symbiotic’ Preferred Partnerships

The Indian contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) expects to grow its pool of “preferred partnerships” that includes a mix of both biotechs and large pharma. In an interview with Scrip, CEO Vivek Sharma outlined the value of such “symbiotic” relationships and how PPS is focused on quality as a culture rather than purely limiting it to inspection clearance and product approvals.

Vivek Sharma
PIRAMAL PHARMA SOLUTIONS CEO VIVEK SHARMA

Contract development and manufacturing organization, Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), prides itself on having collaborated in the launch of 34 products for innovator firms, including few blockbusters, and a blemish-free compliance record, at least so far.

PPS CEO, Vivek Sharma, told Scrip that having facilities both in Asia and the West helps provide a blend of...

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