India Pharma Chiefs On Supply Chain Learnings From Auto Sector, New ‘PAGE’ On Skilling

Leaders from India’s top drug makers discuss efforts to operationalize a world-class skilling institute, backed by tie-ups with organizations like the PDA, ISPE and also taking a leaf out of the automobile industry’s book to build supply chain resilience. They also exuded confidence on moving up the innovation value chain.

L- R: Sathya Prathipati,, senior partner & lead, lifesciences practice (Asia), McKinsey & Co; Umang Vohra, global CEO& MD, Cipla; GV Prasad, co-chairman & MD, Dr Reddy's Labs; Nilesh Gupta, MD, Lupin; Dilip Shanghvi, MD, Sun Pharma; & Pankaj Patel, chairman, Zydus Lifesciences

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