Nandita Adhikary
Head, Global R & d Hub (Business Operations & Regulatory Affairs Operations) @Sanofi
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WORK HISTORY
Head, Global R & d Hub (Business Operations & Regulatory Affairs Operations) @Sanofi
Hyderabad, IN
Provide site-level leadership for the Global R&D Hub, with accountability for operating governance, execution rigor, and scalable delivery across global R&D portfolios.* Translate enterprise R&D and regulatory strategy into disciplined site execution, strengthening operating cadence, prioritization, and performance management across functions.* Accountable for budget planning, forecasting, and financial governance for site activities, operating within enterprise approval frameworks.* Oversee integrated delivery of global regulatory operations supporting multi-country submissions and lifecycle activities across FDA, EMA, PMDA, NMPA, Health Canada, and APAC markets.* Established inspection- and submission-ready operating models, including governance forums, dashboards, KPIs, and risk management mechanisms to drive predictable outcomes.* Partner closely with Global Regulatory, Development, Medical, Safety, Quality, Finance, IT, and Operations leadership to manage trade-offs, align priorities, and enable scale.* Lead and mentor senior leaders within a highly matrixed global environment, building accountability, succession, and execution discipline across regions and portfolios.
EDUCATION
Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI)
Postgraduate Diploma, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Lady Hardinge Medical College And Associated Hospitals College Of Nursing
Bachelor's Degree - MBBS, Medicine
ICRI India
Master's degree, Public Health
ABOUT NANDITA ADHIKARY
I am a Global R&D leader with over 20 years of experience across biopharmaceutical research and development, spanning regulatory leadership, site-level operations, and enterprise governance within highly matrixed global organizations.I currently serve as Head of the Global R&D Hub at Sanofi, where I provide site leadership across R&D operations, governance, and delivery. My role encompasses translating enterprise R&D strategy into disciplined site-level execution, strengthening operating cadence, performance governance, and inspection readiness across Regulatory, Clinical Development, Medical, Safety, Quality, and enabling functions.Over the course of my career, I have built and scaled global R&D capabilities, led complex regulatory and lifecycle programs across major health authorities (FDA, EMA, PMDA, NMPA, Health Canada, and APAC), and partnered closely with senior leadership to manage priorities, trade-offs, and execution at scale. My regulatory background continues to inform a strong quality and compliance mindset, while my current focus is on building sustainable operating models that enable predictability, transparency, and growth.I am known for structured, pragmatic leadership, sound judgment in complex environments, and the ability to bridge strategy and execution. I enjoy roles where strong governance, data-driven decision-making, and thoughtful leadership are critical to enabling R&D organizations to scale with confidence and deliver long-term impact.
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