Bangalore, Karnataka, India, November 2025 — Excelra, a leading global data and analytics company serving the life sciences industry, has announced the appointment of Pramod C as Head of Human Resources. In his new role, Pramod will lead the company’s global people strategy, driving organizational growth, leadership capability, and employee experience in alignment with Excelra’s mission to harmonize complex datasets and deliver actionable insights for biopharma innovation.
With more than two decades of experience in strategic human resources leadership, talent management, and organizational transformation, Pramod brings a deep understanding of how people strategy powers business performance. His career reflects a consistent record of building scalable HR frameworks, nurturing high-performance cultures, and embedding analytics-driven decision-making across global organizations.
Before joining Excelra, Pramod served as Vice President – Human Resources at Mindsprint, where he oversaw HR business partnering, performance management, analytics, and internal communications. His earlier tenure at emids, spanning over eight years, saw him rise through multiple leadership positions including Vice President – Human Resources, where he designed and implemented performance systems such as Balanced Scorecards and OKRs, introduced a wellness brand, and led large-scale HR automation initiatives that optimized operating efficiency by over 10%.
Earlier in his career, Pramod was associated with UnitedHealth Group, where he contributed to global HR transformation projects, and Wipro Technologies, where he played a pivotal role in strategic hiring for leadership roles across the Banking and Retail verticals. His HR journey is complemented by a strong foundation in strategic people management and a passion for creating inclusive, innovative workplaces.
An alumnus of the Indian School of Business (Executive Education – Future CHRO Programme) and Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pramod’s leadership philosophy is anchored in empowerment, data-informed decision-making, and building trust-driven cultures.
At Excelra, he will partner closely with business leaders across technology, science, and operations to strengthen the company’s talent strategy, enhance leadership development initiatives, and drive its recognition as a Great Place to Work for multiple consecutive years.
About Excelra
Excelra is a global leader in biopharma data and analytics, uniquely integrating scientific knowledge with technological innovation to drive breakthrough drug discovery and development. With proprietary platforms such as GOSTAR and GOBIOM, Excelra empowers pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare companies to make smarter, data-driven decisions that accelerate research and improve patient outcomes. Through its collaborative, data-structuring expertise, Excelra transforms complex information into actionable intelligence—helping clients move from chaos to clarity in the pursuit of life-changing therapies.
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