Pankaj Kurmi

About Pankaj Kurmi

I am a global pharmaceutical project and program management professional with over a decade of experience delivering complex initiatives across product launches, site transfers, cost optimization, and new product introductions.I specialize in execution under regulatory, supply, and timeline constraints, operating at the intersection of project management, supply chain, and operations. PMP certified with an MBA in Pharmaceutical Management, I partner with cross-functional teams across demand planning, supply planning, manufacturing, quality, and materials to translate strategy into predictable execution.At Viatris, I work closely with senior leadership and global stakeholders to plan and deliver portfolios with 24–36 month visibility, supporting structured governance, portfolio prioritization, and disciplined decision-making. My experience spans product lifecycle management, strategic site transfers, S & OP participation, and launch readiness—ensuring compliance, continuity of supply, and reliable delivery outcomes.Known for a calm, methodical, and accountable approach, I focus on clarity over complexity and outcomes over rhetoric. I am particularly effective in highly matrixed, international environments where alignment, transparency, and execution discipline are critical.

Experience

1. Associate Director Ii

   Viatris

   Mar 2026 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Role scope- Global program leadership role accountable for execution of site-centric lifecycle, launch, and supply-impacting initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.Global Project Leadership & Execution• Led end-to-end, site-centric product lifecycle activities—from New Product Introduction through launch tech transfer, cost optimization, and value-chain initiatives—across all OSD manufacturing sites, enabling commercial launches, site transfers, and capacity expansion• Acted as single point of accountability for execution of manufacturing-impacting projects, ensuring alignment between site operations and global objectives.• Guided cross-functional site teams through project planning, execution, and milestone delivery with limited supervision.Tech Transfers, Supply & Readiness• Managed incoming and outgoing technical transfers (OSD & API), ensuring manufacturing, validation, documentation, and regulatory readiness prior to commercial supply.• Coordinated with MS & T, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and external CMOs to ensure seamless handover and uninterrupted supply.• Delivered 50+ lifecycle and API change projects, proactively mitigating risks to supply and compliance.Risk Management & Problem Solving• Developed and maintained risk registers, issue logs, and mitigation plans, escalating critical risks to site and global leadership.• Led option analysis and scenario planning to resolve site constraints related to capacity, validation timelines, and material availability.Planning, Reporting & Governance• Built and managed detailed project schedules (critical milestones, interdependencies, resources, and cost assumptions).• Delivered clear, concise status reporting via dashboards, site governance reviews, and executive summaries.• Facilitated lessons-learned and continuous improvement reviews, strengthening site PM maturity.

Education

• Dr. Harisingh Gour University (Sagar University)

  Bachelor of Pharmacy - BPharm, Pharmacy

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

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Pharmaceutical Management

  2011 — 2013

• Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh

  Higher Secondary, Biology stream

• Dr. Harisingh Gour University (Sagar University)

  Bachelor's degree, Pharmacy

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Research
• Marketing
• Pharmaceutics
• Management
• Market Research
• Biotechnology
• Life Sciences
• Project Management
• True Team Player
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Regulatory Affairs
• Lifesciences
• Market Analysis
• Hplc
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Competitive Intelligence
• Public Speaking
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Anchoring
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel