Swapnil Palve

About Swapnil Palve

For over 18 years, I’ve had the privilege of shaping how leading Pharma, OTC, and Nutraceutical brands design, source, and scale their products - from idea to shelf. I’ve built and led supply ecosystems that connect innovation to execution - turning product ideas into commercial realities across Pharma, OTC, and Nutraceuticals.My journey began at the intersection of science and marketing, and over time, it evolved into leading business operations, procurement, third-party manufacturing and new product development (NPD) across India, EU, and EMEA markets.What’s kept me passionate through every milestone is the challenge of balancing speed, quality, and compliance in an industry where the stakes are high and the margins for error, close to NONE.From scaling new product launches and category expansions to managing multi-million-dollar outsourcing portfolios, I’ve learned that operational excellence is not about control - it’s about collaboration, foresight, and adaptability.Every project I’ve led has centered around one goal: ensuring the right product, at the right time, with the right quality, at the right cost. And that meant aligning strategy with execution - connecting regulatory rigor with commercial agility, supplier partnerships with innovation, and digital intelligence with human accountability.What I Deliver Best: • End-to-end Supply Chain & Procurement leadership - from concept to commercialization.• Third-party manufacturing and outsourcing governance across India, EU & EMEA markets.• Strategic sourcing and vendor development for cost optimization and long-term value creation.• Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD) alignment through robust compliance and data-led planning.• Cross-functional collaboration across R&D, QA, Regulatory, and Commercial functions.• Category innovation and new product development excellence - from design to market readiness. Core ExpertiseSupply Chain Strategy | Procurement Leadership | Vendor & Contract Management | NPD & Commercialization | Global Operations Oversight | Cost Efficiency & Margin Improvement | Regulatory Compliance (WHO, FDA, EU)| Process & Performance Optimization | Cross-Functional Leadership | Business Operations ExcellenceIf you’re looking to build sustainable ecosystems that deliver agility, profitability, and trust - let’s connect.

Experience

1. Chief Manager - External Supply

   Piramal Pharma Ltd

   Apr 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Leading end-to-end external supply chain operations for the EU & India Contract Manufacturing portfolio, ensuring seamless supply continuity, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance across global markets.• Managing $25M critical care portfolio (124 SKUs) with 100% on-time supply across EU CMOs in H1 FY25. • Strengthened inventory control framework, reducing excess stock by 12% YoY while improving service levels.• Spearheaded NPD onboarding, driving sourcing readiness, BOM validation, and supply integration for EU launches.

Education

• ICFAI University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2005 — 2007

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Pharmacy - BPharm

  2000 — 2004