Balu Mahendra

Balu Mahendra is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement, currently serving as Senior Director at Biocon Biologics since July 2019, focusing on enhancing category management KPIs and developing digital platform supplier relationships. Previously, Balu held roles at Biocon Limited as Manager, where responsibilities included contract manufacturing and branded formulations, and at Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd as Manager of External Manufacturing, overseeing project management and process engineering. Additional experience includes positions at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, where project and supply chain management for external operations were key focuses, and at Century Industries as Project Engineer, leading EPC activities. Balu Mahendra obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from BITS Pilani and an Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.