Ramanathan Varadarajan Steps Up as Managing Director & General Manager at Abbott India

Ramanathan Varadarajan is promoted to the prestigious position of Managing Director & General Manager at Abbott for its operations in India. This marks a significant milestone in Varadarajan’s illustrious career, spanning over three decades in the healthcare industry, with a notable focus on marketing and commercial leadership within several leading pharmaceutical companies.

Varadarajan’s journey at Abbott began in February 2012, when he joined as the Commercial Director for the Specialty Care division, overseeing the Metabolics & Urology and Neuropsychiatry & Neurosciences divisions. Over an impressive eight-year tenure, he played a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth and market presence in India. Prior to his latest appointment, Varadarajan served as the Commercial Director at Abbott India, a role he held for over three years, demonstrating exceptional leadership and contributing significantly to the company’s strategic and operational success.

Before rejoining Abbott, Varadarajan held the position of Chief Operating Officer at RPG Life Sciences Ltd., where he was responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and setting strategic directions to enhance its market share and profitability. His career also includes pivotal roles at Zydus Cadila, where he was a Vice President for over eight years, and at Ranbaxy (now Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.), where he served as Senior Manager Marketing, among other positions.

Throughout his career, Varadarajan has been instrumental in launching new divisions and products, showcasing his ability to innovate and lead in highly competitive markets. His expertise spans strategic planning, marketing, and commercialization, with a special focus on cardiovascular and neuropsychiatric therapeutic areas.

About Abbott India:

Established in 1910, Abbott in India is one of the country’s oldest and most admired healthcare companies. We provide consumers with a diverse range of diagnostics solutions, medical devices, nutritional products and established pharmaceuticals that span the continuum of care.

With over 14,000 employees in India and extensive local knowledge, we offer relevant solutions that ensure the healthcare needs of consumers, patients, doctors, hospitals, blood banks and laboratories are being met throughout both rural and urban areas.