Sougato Mitra

Sougato Mitra is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Vice President and Head of Specialty at GSK since April 2021, Sougato is an integral member of the India Leadership Team, overseeing the Specialty Business in India. Prior to GSK, Sougato was Senior Director and Head of Super Specialty at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, managing an independent P&L of approximately $100 million across various therapeutic areas and leading a team of around 600 members. Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb includes roles such as Director of Global Commercialization for Eliquis and Director of Market Access, alongside significant contributions to strategic planning and marketing effectiveness. Earlier roles at Novartis encompassed various sales and marketing leadership positions, culminating as Head of Marketing for the Transplantation business unit. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Management from the University of Calcutta and a specialization in Pharmaceutical Marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research.