Neeraj Sharma
CEO and Managing Director
With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, Neeraj has lived and worked in key pharmaceutical markets in India, South-East Asia, Latin America, and Europe. A seasoned industry leader, he brings deep expertise in General Management and P&L leadership, having successfully guided businesses through critical phases such as market entry, rapid growth, turnarounds, and M&A integrations. His diverse experience across both highly regulated and emerging markets gives him a well-rounded and strategic perspective on the global pharmaceutical landscape.
Neeraj has been part of the Strides Group since 2021. In his most recent role, he served as CEO of Steriscience, the group’s sterile injectables business promoted in partnership with TPG, a leading private equity firm.
Previously, Neeraj spent 25 years with Ranbaxy and Sunpharma, leading businesses across the globe. In his last role he was Head of the Generics Business for Western Europe, successfully building a robust sterile injectables franchise, launching several pioneering ready-to-use products across Europe.
Outside of his professional commitments, Neeraj is an avid reader and fitness enthusiast, with a deep appreciation for the nuances of Urdu poetry.