Sandeep Salunkhe

About Sandeep Salunkhe

With 15+ years of experience at the intersection of, I specialize in unlocking growth across, —from boardroom strategy to frontline impact.At, I served as –, where I delivered 2.5x revenue growth ($36M), led India’s first IO+IO launch, and was honored with the for driving HCP-centric commercial innovation. Earlier, at Emcure Pharmaceuticals, I built and scaled a new Virology & GI Strategic Business Unit, in collaboration with, and led the launch of Biceltis (a biosimilar for HER2+ breast cancer), earning the for excellence in launch strategy and portfolio growth.Currently, as an Independent Strategy Consultant, I firms on:• GTM & Market Entry Strategy• Digital Commercial Models• GenAI-enabled Omnichannel Planning• Biologics, Biosimilar, Solid Tumors & Specialty Pharma CommercializationI hold an with a (), equipping me with strategic frameworks, global exposure, and stakeholder fluency:• Brand building & Launch Excellence• Cross-functional Leadership & P&L Ownership• Data-driven Problem Solving• Strategic Thinking with Execution AgilityI’m currently seeking full-time opportunities in roles such as:• Marketing Leadership / Brand Strategy• Strategy & Management Consulting• Chief of Staff / Strategic Advisor to the CEO• Market Access, Pricing & Commercial StrategyIf you\'re looking for someone who can think like a consultant and execute like a business leader, let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager - Strategy CEO\'s Office

   Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives for business sustainability and growth, with a strong focus on risk assessment and portfolio optimization across both Indian and global markets.• : Drive commercial and execution excellence by leading cross-functional teams and ensuring seamless strategy adoption from ideation to implementation.• : Oversee the entire new product development lifecycle, from identifying market gaps and patient needs to successful product launches and performance monitoring.• : Conduct comprehensive commercial due diligence and provide risk mitigation strategies to support key business decisions and new ventures.• & : Collaborate on initiatives to enhance organizational capabilities and optimize supply chain strategy, ensuring robust support for all commercial and marketing efforts.

Education

• The University of British Columbia

  Master of Business Administration - Full Time Global Leadership Immersion Program , Business Administration and Management, General

• Mumbai University Mumbai

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry, Drugs & dyes

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Corporate Strategy · Business Analytics · Corporate Finance · Operations · Leadership · Consulting