Biocon Biologics appoints Susheel Umesh as Chief Commercial Officer for emerging markets

Biocon Biologics Ltd, a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd, has announced that Susheel Umesh has joined Biocon Biologics as the Chief Commercial Officer - Emerging Markets (CCO-EMs) with effect from March 1, 2021.

He is expected to drive the company’s business in the Emerging Markets (EMs) and will also be responsible for the Branded Formulations business.

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Susheel has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, having worked in India, France and Sub-Saharan Africa for leading global pharma companies. He has managed global brands as well as led different functions in India and overseas in Sales & Marketing, Business Development and Operations Excellence. Most recently, he led the domestic formulations of an Indian biotech company as its Chief Executive Officer, the company said in a regulatory filing to exchanges.

His expertise in building businesses based on patient-centricity, ethics and business integrity makes him a perfect fit for Biocon Biologics’ Emerging Markets business at a time when the company is setting up a direct commercial presence in many of these markets to cater to the rapidly increasing demand for biosimilars.

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon Biologics, said “As Chief Commercial Officer, Susheel will be responsible for driving the company’s growth strategy in Emerging Markets on a platform of affordable access. With Dr Arun Chandavarkar taking over as Managing Director of Biocon Biologics, Shreehas Tambe as Deputy CEO and Susheel as CCO, I believe we now have a strong leadership team to drive the future growth of our biosimilars business. Biocon Biologics is built on strong business fundamentals and the biosimilars market remains a large addressable opportunity. I am confident of returning the company to its high growth trajectory soon.”