Sarang Joshi

Senior Administration & Facility Management professional with 18+ years of progressive experience across pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations, leading end-to-end corporate administration, workplace operations, and integrated facility management for large-scale office environments. Proven expertise in strategic facility planning, workplace optimization, space utilization, and infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring alignment of administrative operations with organizational growth and operational efficiency objectives. Strong capability in end-to-end facility services management, including security, housekeeping, transport, pantry, vendor services, engineering coordination, and workplace support systems, ensuring uninterrupted and compliant operations.

Demonstrated experience in large-scale office relocation, workspace transition, and multi-location coordination programs, including successful execution of headquarters migration with zero business disruption. Skilled in vendor ecosystem governance and contract lifecycle management, including SLA monitoring, AMC oversight, negotiations, performance evaluation, and cost-efficient service delivery optimization. Strong financial acumen in budget planning, OPEX control, variance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives, driving measurable savings and improved administrative efficiency.

Proven expertise in enterprise digital administration systems, including SAP (procurement/GRN modules), HRMS platforms, attendance automation, and workflow digitization to strengthen operational control. Adept in workplace safety, compliance, and risk management frameworks, including fire safety systems, statutory compliance, audit readiness, and regulatory adherence across facility operations. Experienced in business continuity planning (BCP) and crisis management, including COVID-19 response strategies, emergency preparedness planning, and operational resilience execution.

Strong exposure to engineering coordination and facility maintenance governance, including preventive maintenance planning, infrastructure uptime management, and utility coordination. Effective in stakeholder coordination and cross-functional alignment, working with leadership teams, vendors, and service partners to ensure seamless administrative execution and service delivery. Process-driven professional focused on SOP implementation, operational discipline, Lean facility practices, and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing workplace efficiency and governance maturity.

Manager – Administration at Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (2021-04 – Present)

• Corporate Administration Management: Spearheading end-to-end corporate administration operations across headquarters, ensuring seamless daily functioning, SOP compliance, and disciplined workplace governance.
• Facility Operations & Workplace Safety: Driving facility management initiatives while ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained work environment aligned with statutory and organizational standards.
• Budget Planning & Financial Control: Leading annual administrative budgeting processes, ensuring accurate financial planning, structured allocation, and alignment with organizational cost objectives.
• Cost Monitoring & Variance Analysis: Tracking operational expenditure and conducting periodic variance analysis to identify deviations and implement corrective cost-control measures.
• Vendor Lifecycle Management: Orchestrating complete vendor management lifecycle including sourcing, negotiation, onboarding, performance evaluation, and contract renewals to ensure service efficiency.
• Contract Management (Core Services): Managing high-value service contracts across transport, security, pantry, and IT rental services, ensuring SLA adherence and cost optimization.
• Fire & Safety Compliance Management: Ensuring strict compliance with fire safety regulations by overseeing inspection, maintenance, and readiness of fire extinguishers, alarms, and sprinkler systems.
• Infrastructure Safety Governance: Strengthening workplace safety systems through continuous monitoring and preventive maintenance of critical safety infrastructure.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Collaborating with internal teams and external service providers to ensure uninterrupted facility operations and smooth service delivery.
• Cost Optimization Initiatives: Implementing cost reduction strategies across administrative and facility operations to improve efficiency and maximize resource utilization.
• Policy & Compliance Adherence: Ensuring strict adherence to organizational policies, audit requirements, and statutory compliance standards across all administrative functions.

Assistant Manager – Administration at Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd. (BSVL) (2006-10 – 2021-04)

• Strategic Operations & Transformation: Spearheaded HQ relocation (170+ employees), led HRMS implementation across multi-locations, and conducted train-the-trainer programs ensuring seamless transition and system adoption.
• Cost, Crisis & Workforce Management: Drove cost optimization under Project MERIT, implemented COVID-19 workplace safety protocols, and managed third-party workforce compliance covering attendance, performance, and statutory requirements.

Officer – Administration at Arch Pharmalab Ltd. (2005-10 – 2006-10)

• Facility & Vendor Management: Administered daily facility operations, managed vendor billing verification, and ensured smooth infrastructure functioning with minimal downtime.
• Asset & Inventory Control: Coordinated preventive maintenance of office assets while managing procurement and stock control of pantry and stationery supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Employee Engagement Support: Organized logistics for internal employee events, enhancing workplace engagement and operational coordination.

Officer – Administration at Aarti Healthcare Ltd. (2004-02 – 2005-10)

• Front Office Operations: Managed front-desk administration ensuring professional visitor handling and efficient office coordination.
• Travel & Logistics Coordination: Executed end-to-end corporate travel planning including bookings, scheduling, and travel logistics.
• Transport Operations Management: Coordinated employee transport services ensuring timely movement & operational efficiency.
• Petty Cash & Expense Control: Processed petty cash transactions and verified vouchers ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

Office Administrator at Vision Computer Training Center (2000-06 – 2004-01)

• Center Administration Management: Directed daily administrative operations ensuring smooth academic & institutional functioning.
• Database & Record Management: Maintained student records and database systems ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and structured documentation.
• Cash Handling & Reconciliation: Managed cash collection and reconciliation processes ensuring financial accuracy & reporting discipline.

Junior Executive – Administration at Kopran Ltd. (1997-11 – 2000-05)

• Administrative Operations Support: Supported core administrative functions including documentation control and internal coordination activities.
• Correspondence Management: Maintained incoming and outgoing communication records ensuring systematic tracking & compliance.
• Cross-Functional Administrative Support: Assisted multiple departments with clerical and operational support ensuring workflow continuity.

Bachelor of Commerce in B.Com – Mumbai University

Diploma in Business & Computerized Accounts – Sterling Institute of Management, Thane

Diploma in Information & Systems Management – Aptech Computer Education

Diploma in Computer Operations – Y.C.O. University, Nasik