Research Strategy - Infrastructure

The vision behind the newly-built Nicholas Piramal Research Centre was to establish a world-class R&D program that would provide opportunities for young scientists in India to work in a world-class R&D environment. A key aspect of this vision was to make sure that all the scientists from the various functional groups would work under one roof, enabling efficient cross-functional interactions, teamwork and alignment with the strategic vision of the company. Another key aspect of this vision was to ensure that the scientists were provided with the best equipment, facilities and technology available in the world, enabling them to produce high-quality, world-class science. A third key aspect of this vision was to create a physical environment where scientists would enjoy coming to work, have a positive attitude and engender high morale.

NPIL has been very successful in attracting key scientists trained abroad with significant drug development experience in MNC’s. The CSO, Dr. Somesh Sharma, comes with over 35 years experience in the US Biotech and Pharma industry. Likewise, critical drug development activities such as Process Development, Pharmaceutical R&D and Corporate Regulatory Affairs are headed by scientists with decades of drug development experience in MNC’s. Overall, such people account for more than 10% of NPIL’s technical personnel in senior and mid-level management positions.