Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September 2025 – USV, a leading Indian healthcare company with over six decades of legacy in pharmaceuticals and consumer business, has announced the appointment of Rohit Sharma as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Sharma will be responsible for steering the company’s HR strategy, driving leadership development, building digital capabilities, and strengthening the people-first culture across USV’s pharmaceutical and consumer divisions.
Rohit Sharma joins USV after serving as Vice President & Head HR – India Formulations at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, where he spent the last five years leading HR for a business of 8,500+ employees and $1.8B in revenue. At Glenmark, he partnered closely with the CEO and Board to design Project REIMAGINE, realigning spans and layers for greater agility. He also architected a robust succession planning framework for 120+ leaders, introduced virtual assessment centers delivering significant cost and time savings, remodeled sales force compensation to retain critical talent, and strengthened diversity & inclusion initiatives that raised female leadership representation by 20%. Under his leadership, Glenmark was recognized among the Top 10 Pharma Employers in India (2023).
Before Glenmark, Sharma spent nearly a decade with Sun Pharma, where he rose to become Global Head – HR Operations & Technology, managing HR for 35,000+ employees across 46 countries. He played a pivotal role in the post-merger integration of Ranbaxy and Sun Pharma, conceptualized the HR Operations Centre of Excellence, and spearheaded a global HRIS implementation that automated 80% of workflows. His tenure also included driving cost optimization, negotiating critical union settlements, and pioneering an AI-driven attrition prediction model that reduced voluntary exits by 20%.
Earlier, he served as General Manager – HR at Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., where he restructured organizational design in cardiology SBUs, revamped the performance management system, and created Torrent Assessment Centre (TACT) to assess succession readiness for 500+ employees. Sharma’s career trajectory at Torrent was marked by rapid progress, advancing from Assistant Manager to General Manager in just seven years.
Sharma holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from FMS, and most recently completed a Strategic HR Management Certification from XLRI Delhi-NCR (2024), underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and strategic HR leadership.
About USV
Founded in 1963 as a subsidiary of Revlon, USV has evolved into a 62-year-old independent healthcare leader with strong capabilities in pharmaceutical manufacturing, research, and marketing across both pharma and consumer businesses. The company leads in Cardiovascular and Diabetes segments in India, holding the #1 position in oral anti-diabetics and ranking #4 in cardiovascular therapies by value. With 7 manufacturing plants, a robust R&D center, and operations in 65+ countries, USV exports both APIs and finished dosages worldwide.
Its consumer business portfolio includes Sebamed, a leading baby and personal care brand in India, along with nutrition, food, and beauty products. Guided by its six Credos – Customer Orientation, Collaboration, Commitment, Challenge, Communication, and Cheerfulness – USV continues to uphold its promise as a reliable health partner delivering quality, therapy leadership, and sustainable growth.
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