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Akhil Kalia

Associate Director, Marketing | Cipla Health Ltd | GCPL | IIFT

Role
Associate Director, Marketing at Cipla Health Ltd
Location
Mumbai, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Akhil Kalia

I thrive at the intersection of marketing, consumer healthcare, and technology. Over the past 8+ years, I have built, scaled, and transformed some of India’s most recognized FMCG and healthcare brands, driving category expansion, digital innovation, and consumer engagement.Currently, as Associate Director – Marketing at Cipla Health Ltd, I am leading the evolution of the Smoking/Tobacco Cessation category with Nicotex and Nicogum, driving its Cr growth aspiration by integrating tech-driven marketing strategies and consumer-first innovations.Previously, at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), I led the ₹500 Cr+ Fabric Care & Hygiene portfolio, launching India’s first powder-to-liquid body wash and driving double-digit growth across categories.I hold an MBA in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi, and a Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology from NIPER, Mohali. My educational background and diverse professional experiences have equipped me with a unique blend of strategic and creative skills.I am deeply passionate about leveraging technology to redefine brand experiences, especially in the evolving landscape of D2C, e-commerce, and health-tech.

Experience

  1. Associate Director, Marketing

    Cipla Health Ltd

    Oct 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

    Leading marketing and innovation for Smoking Cessation Category, driving Nicotex\'s expansion from a smoking cessation brand to a comprehensive wellness platform.Overseeing a Cr growth aspiration by driving strategic media, creative, and retail initiatives.Leading critical projects in direct to consumer tech enablement and artificial intelligence

Education

  • National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) ,SAS NAGAR , Mohali

    Master of Science (Pharm.), Pharmacology and Toxicology

    2012 — 2014

  • Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business

    2014 — 2016

  • Panjab University

    Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences

    2008 — 2012

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Aseptic Technique
  • In Vitro
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Neuropharmacology
  • Drug Discovery
  • Hplc
  • Microsoft Office
  • Elisa
  • Pharmacology
  • Cell Culture
  • Market Research
  • Formulation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Management

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