Programme Overview

This program aims to provide an exposure to the managerial skillset blended with technical acumen in the context of pharmaceutical sector of India and rest of the world. India holds a prominent global position in the pharmaceutical industry, often recognized as the "Pharmacy of the World”. The nation ranks third globally in pharmaceutical production by volume and fourteenth by value. Thus, India has a massive growth potential to offer for the aspiring pharma professionals, globally. This program is curated to smoothen the transition for an experienced professional to the next level while generating understanding of different interrelated functions of pharma business and acquiring desired managerial skillset to deal with those.

In particular, the program is designed for mid-level industry professionals (ideal for someone with 7 - 10 years of work experience) aspiring to step forward to the decision-making positions of a pharma company. Further, this program will also be relevant for those who are looking for a switch to pharma industry at mid or top management position. The participants in this program will be exposed to the nuances of managerial functions and how they are relevant in the context of pharmaceutical sector.

Programme Objective
  1. Understanding life cycle of pharma business and critical challenges
  2. Gaining an understanding of managerial functions (e.g.- operations and supply chain management, cost management and pricing, digitalization and AI, leadership and team building, strategy, branding etc) and their interrelatedness
  3. Learn about frameworks to implement and use of techniques to remain globally competitive
Key Topics

  1. Operational excellence

    a. Operational effectiveness through production and quality management
    b. Supply chain management and value enhancement

  2. Strategic cost management

    a. Driving values through effective budgeting and strategic cost management
    b. Strategic pricing and product life cycle

  3. AI driven digital leadership

    a. Concept of Industry 5.0 and critical challenges
    b. Generative AI and its applications in Pharma space

  4. Leadership and Strategy

    a. Team building and organizational effectiveness
    b. Conflict and stakeholder management

  5. Brand management and Innovation

    a. Importance of building and managing the brand
    b. Innovation and growth – a strategic perspective

Programme Directors
Professor Aditi Bhutoria

Professor Aditi Bhutoria

Public Policy and Management

Professor Samit Paul

Professor Samit Paul

Finance and Control

Who May Attend
  1. Senior or Mid-level executives of pharmaceutical firms aspiring to move to the next level and/or garnering management skills to achieve the business level goals.
  2. Experience professionals from non-pharma domain who aspire to switch in and build their future career in pharmaceutical domain.
Programme Duration and Delivery
  • From the morning of May 25, 2026 till the afternoon of May 28, 2026
  • Face to face - classroom based
Pedagogy

A mixture of lectures and case studies and/or simulations

How to Apply
  • You can apply/nominate your personnel by clicking on the “Apply Now” link corresponding to the particular MDP, as appearing on our online calendar available at: https://iimcal.ac.in/mdp/mdp-calendar
  • Once the candidature(s) is (are) approved, the sponsoring authority or participant (in case of self-nomination) will be intimated over email along with a Proforma Invoice seeking programme fees in advance.
  • Programme fees can be remitted online through Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT/RTGS).
  • Upon remitting the fees online, kindly intimate Executive Education Office with the UTRNo. /relevant transaction details through email, so that we can connect your remittance to your nomination(s). Please note that confirmation of participation is subject to receipt of Programme fees by CMDP Office before commencement of the MDP.

For further assistance, please connect with:

Name: Ms. Payel Majumder
Number: +91 33 7121 6012
Email ID: program_mdp[at]iimcal[dot]ac[dot]in

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