Murali Nair

Murali Nair currently serves as the Director of Strategic Sourcing Global Products at Cardinal Health, overseeing a portfolio of medical device products and developing global sourcing strategies in the APAC region. Previously, Murali held the position of Director of Manufacturing at Cerecin, focusing on the supply of clinical drug products and establishing a supply network for contract manufacturing. Additional experience includes roles as Senior Manager at the National University of Singapore, Senior Category Manager at Danone, and Regional Procurement Manager at A. Menarini Asia Pacific Pharmaceuticals. Prior positions involved various procurement and supplier relationship management roles at Novartis, Roche, Genentech, and Foster Wheeler, alongside substantial educational achievements including an MBA and a Master’s in Chemical Engineering. Murali holds a Project Management Professional certification and has extensive expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and procurement strategies.