Chai with Scintillating Stars | In Conversation with Pramod Yadav
In this episode of IASNM’s Chai with Scintillating Stars podcast series, we feature an in-depth conversation with Pramod Yadav, former CEO of Jubilant Pharma and a global business leader with extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and healthcare innovation.
Pramod shares his journey from a middle-class background in India to leading a multinational pharmaceutical organization, highlighting the importance of determination, subject-matter expertise, resilience, and relationship-based networking in building a meaningful career in healthcare leadership.
The discussion offers valuable leadership insights from his tenure at Jubilant Pharma, where he focused on vision-driven strategy, execution excellence, and team empowerment. A key highlight is his account of leading the company’s rapid COVID-19 response—securing a voluntary license from Gilead Sciences and enabling the launch of remdesivir in India within three months, despite an otherwise lengthy regulatory pathway.
The conversation also explores challenges and opportunities in India’s healthcare ecosystem, including innovation in nuclear medicine, regulatory frameworks, and the need for stronger industry participation in radiopharmaceutical development. Pramod concludes with thoughtful advice for young professionals: focus on building expertise, lead with integrity, and pursue career growth while maintaining work-life balance.
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