Sunil Kumar Mandal.

About Sunil Kumar Mandal.

Science informs my governance instinct. Strategy shapes my boardroom perspective. ESG…

Experience

1. Vice President and Site Head

   PI Health Sciences Ltd

   Aug 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As the Site Head, I oversee all operations with a focus on excellence and strategic growth in the CRO and CDMO sectors. My role spans from strategic planning to regulatory compliance, ensuring we align with our business objectives. I am dedicated to setting a bold strategic direction that emphasizes market relevance, service innovation, and cost efficiency.In executing critical operational initiatives, I prioritize collaboration across functions such as Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Engineering, Finance, IT, and Site Administration. This coordination is essential for maintaining efficiency and high safety and quality standards.I work closely with department heads to assess project proposals, ensuring they align with our strategy and are feasible. Monitoring progress and ensuring timely delivery are key to maintaining our commitment to excellence within required quality and regulatory frameworks. I also manage the site’s annual budget, lead cost-saving initiatives, and work with the finance team for accurate forecasting and resource allocation.Beyond operational metrics, I aim to cultivate a high-performance culture that values continuous learning and innovation. I mentor multidisciplinary teams to help them achieve operational excellence and their career goals. Additionally, I focus on building a robust vendor management system and executing contracts with precision to ensure compliance with industry standards.I take pride in creating a work environment that is productive, engaging, safe, and prepared for the future. My leadership drives transformation and delivers unparalleled value to our clients, not just maintaining standards but elevating them.Publication: Mandal, S.K. and Singhal, M, 2025. Enhancing collaboration quotient in crop protection research and development–multi‐disciplinary cross‐learning to promote sustainability. Pest Management Science, 81(5), pp.25••••28. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8540

Education

• Calcutta University (Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur)

  B.Sc., Chemistry (Hons.), Minor: Physics, Mathematics

  1988 — 1992

• Harvard Business School

  Leadership Direct , Leadership and Executive Management Course by Harvard ManageMentor

  2013 — 2013

• CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India (Degree awarded by Pune University)

  Ph.D., Organic Chemistry

  1994 — 1999

• Henry Hervin Education

  CSSE, Six Sigma Black Belt

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Management Development Programme

  2016 — 2016

• The University of Iowa and Bowen EHS

  Associate Safety Professional Review Course, Environment, Health and Safety

  2017 — 2017

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals, USA

  Associate Safety Professional (ASP); Awarded 03/02/2018, Expired 03/01/2023 , Environment. Health and Safety

• Henry Harvin Education

  CSSE (Certified Six Sigma Executive), Black Belt, Business Process Improvements

  2018 — 2018

• Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (Under the Aegis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India)

  Assessment for Independent Director's Databank, Companies Act., Board Essentials and Board Practices

• Calcutta University (University College of Science and Technology, Rajabazar)

  M.Sc., Major: Organic; Minor: Inorganic, Physical, Analytical

  1992 — 1994

• Liverpool John Moores University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Specialization: Leadership and Strategy