Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, July 2026 — Abbott has appointed Shefali Singh as Head of Marketing, recognizing her strong track record in pharmaceutical brand management and strategic marketing. In her new role, she will spearhead the company’s marketing strategy, drive brand expansion, lead product marketing initiatives, strengthen portfolio positioning, and support Abbott’s continued growth across its healthcare businesses.
Shefali has been associated with Abbott for more than four years, steadily progressing through key marketing leadership roles. Prior to her appointment as Head of Marketing, she served as Marketing Manager, where she led strategic marketing initiatives, commercial planning, and portfolio development while strengthening Abbott’s market presence.
Earlier, she held the position of Group Product Manager, where she was responsible for product strategy, market analysis, brand development, and go-to-market initiatives across key therapeutic segments, contributing significantly to the company’s commercial success.
Before joining Abbott, Shefali spent over four years with Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, where she progressed through multiple marketing leadership roles. She most recently served as Group Product Manager in the Cardio-Diabeto Division, leading portfolio strategy and brand growth initiatives.
Earlier at Alembic Pharmaceuticals, she served as Senior Product Manager, Product Manager, and Assistant Product Manager, gaining extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, brand management, product lifecycle management, market research, customer engagement, and commercial strategy across multiple therapeutic categories.
Prior to Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Shefali worked as a Product Executive at Mankind Pharma Ltd., where she developed expertise in product marketing, market analysis, and go-to-market execution within the pharmaceutical industry.
She began her professional journey as an Assistant Professor at Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions, where she was involved in teaching and academic development before transitioning into pharmaceutical marketing.
Over the course of her career, Shefali Singh has developed strong expertise in pharmaceutical marketing, brand strategy, product management, market analysis, commercial planning, portfolio management, customer engagement, and business growth. Her appointment reflects Abbott’s continued focus on strengthening its marketing leadership to drive innovation and sustainable growth across its healthcare portfolio.
Shefali Singh holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), providing a strong foundation in strategic marketing and business management.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live healthier lives at every stage. Its diverse portfolio includes diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines. With approximately 122,000 employees serving people in more than 160 countries, Abbott continues to deliver innovative healthcare solutions that improve lives worldwide.
Read Also : When HR “Produces Nothing”: A Response to Jennifer Sey’s Anti-HR Vision
The Fine Balance: Navigating Work, Life, and Mental Wellbeing
Mind the Leadership Gap – From Learning to Real-World Impact
How the Adecco Group is empowering its employees for the future of work
