Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, April 2025 — Abbott India has announced the promotion of Anushree Kunhambu (She/Her) to the role of Associate Director – New Product Introduction and Therapy Area Strategy. With this elevation, Anushree also joins the Senior Management team of the organization, marking a significant milestone in her professional journey within the healthcare major.
Since joining Abbott in 2021, Anushree has held the position of Head of Strategy & Portfolio, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction and innovation roadmap. Her leadership has been instrumental in aligning portfolio development with long-term business goals and identifying therapy expansion opportunities that support sustainable growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Prior to Abbott, Anushree served as Healthcare Lead – India at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), where she brought strategic insights to healthcare clients across India. During her five-year tenure at GLG, she led engagements that bridged critical knowledge gaps and enabled evidence-based decisions across pharmaceutical and healthcare domains.
Earlier in her career, Anushree was part of the Corporate Strategy and Global Business Development & Licensing team at Cipla, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical firms. During this time, she gained deep exposure to cross-border licensing, commercial evaluations, and strategic partnerships, further cementing her expertise in business development and healthcare strategy.
With more than a decade of experience at the intersection of strategy, healthcare consulting, and innovation, Anushree brings a multidimensional perspective to her new role at Abbott. Her promotion is a testament to her strategic thinking, operational acumen, and commitment to excellence in advancing access to new therapies.
Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countrieS.We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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