Panel Discussion: Moving up the value chain without losing volume advantage

Bengaluru Pharma Summit 2025 | 12th September 2025 | Bengaluru


Panelists in this video:
+ Mr Himanshu Saxena, Head-Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations, Syngene International (MODERATOR)
+ Dr Sanjib Banerjee, COO (Biopharma), Veeda Lifesciences
+ Mr Saroj Kumar Jena, Quality Head, VJ Biosciences
+ Mr Mohan Pandey, Head, Global Program Office and Operational Excellence, Syngene International
+ Mr Siddalingaswamy C.A, VP Operations & Plant Head, Zuventus Healthcare
+ Dr Manoj Kumar Singh, Sr VP – Analytical Development, Micro Labs
+ Prof Somnath Dutta, Associate Professor- Molecular Biophysics Unit, Division of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science

Key Highlights:
[1] Pharma companies must move from volume-driven growth to value-driven growth without alienating cost-sensitive markets.

[2] Invest in R&D smartly. Target niche therapies and unmet needs where scale can still apply.

[3] Beyond return on investment, we must also focus on return on integrity. It is the foundation of trust, which ultimately drives business.

[4] Sustainable growth in pharma lies in balancing profit with purpose. Driving innovation and access while staying true to integrity and patient trust.

[5] Expanding into new markets allows to retain our volume advantage while diversifying into higher-value offerings.

[6] As the industry shifts towards value, building talent and encouraging fresh minds to enter pharma is vital. New perspectives, digital fluency and scientific depth will drive the next wave of innovation.

[7] To move up the value chain, we must strengthen education, foster industry–academia collaboration, and create pathways to build and retain the next generation of pharma professionals.

[8] As India Pharma Inc moves towards higher value creation, we need leaders who can balance profit with purpose, prioritise quality, foster innovation, protect our strengths and inspire teams.

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