Ramanan Krishnamurthy

Senior Supply Chain & Contract Manufacturing leader with 37+ years of progressive experience across Sun Pharma, Cipla & Alembic Pharma. In-depth expertise in strategic CMO/CDMO sourcing, end-to-end supply chain management, cGMP & FDA compliance & high-value commercial negotiations. Consistent track record of delivering multi-crore cost savings, launching complex generics globally & steering cross-functional teams across domestic & international markets.

Senior General Manager – Global & Strategic Formulation Sourcing at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (2019-01 – Present)

Lead global CMO/CDMO identification, tech transfer & manufacturing of complex formulations for US & other regulated markets from India-based partners. Drive long-term strategic alliances with domestic & overseas CMOs and support overseas SCM teams.

• Lead global CMO/CDMO identification, tech transfer & manufacturing of complex formulations for US & other regulated markets from India-based partners.
• Drive long-term strategic alliances with domestic & overseas CMOs, overseeing commercial negotiations, legal agreements, & process improvement initiatives.
• Head domestic third-party sourcing & LL manufacturing for global emerging markets & Gx products with a consistent track record of negligible sales loss through reliable & on time delivery.
• Support overseas SCM teams & allied companies in CMO sourcing, negotiations, cGMP compliance & FDA regulatory matters.

Sr. Manager – GSCM | Lead – New Products & Packaging | Head – Purchase of Packaging Materials at Cipla Ltd. (1989-01 – 2018-12)

Managed large FPS sourcing portfolio spanning 500+ products across 40+ manufacturing units. Delivered significant cost savings through GST implementation & vendor renegotiations. Negotiated tripartite arrangements and spearheaded global formulation manufacturing transitions.

• Managed Rs. 1,350 Cr.+ FPS sourcing portfolio spanning 500+ products across 40+ manufacturing units, driving procurement optimization & cost efficiencies at scale.
• Delivered Rs. 20 Cr.+ in cost savings through GST implementation & vendor renegotiations across 500+ SKUs, earning a CEO Certificate of Appreciation.
• Negotiated tripartite arrangements between Company, CMO & API vendors, enabling significant cost optimization & on-time generics launches across regulated & emerging markets.
• Spearheaded global formulation manufacturing transitions & API rate control, ensuring seamless product transfers with zero disruption to supply continuity.
• Set up & led Sales Promotions as a cost center, maintaining full compliance, budget control & supplier contract governance.

Senior Manager – Purchase & Head, Packaging Development at Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (2009-01 – 2011-12)

Introduced vendor benchmarking frameworks in logistics contracts & built catalog-based procurement systems to streamline packaging material sourcing & reduce overheads.

• Introduced vendor benchmarking frameworks in logistics contracts & built catalog-based procurement systems to streamline packaging material sourcing & reduce overheads.

MBA in Business Administration – IGNOU

B.Sc. in Chemistry – University of Mumbai

GDMM in Supply Chain Management – IIMM

Diploma in Packaging – India & UK