India, January 2026 — Gautam Malhotra has started a new position as Vice President – Business Operations & Corporate Development (India) at Rising Pharmaceuticals.
In his new role, Gautam will be responsible for strengthening business operations, driving corporate development initiatives, and supporting strategic growth priorities for Rising Pharmaceuticals’ India-focused operations, aligned with the company’s expanding global pharmaceutical portfolio.
Prior to joining Rising Pharmaceuticals, Gautam was associated with Cohance Lifesciences, where he served as Vice President – FDF after holding the role of AVP – Business Development (FDF). During this phase, he played a key role in advancing finished dosage formulation (FDF) business development initiatives and supporting commercial scale-up.
Before Cohance Lifesciences, Gautam spent over a decade with Laurus Labs Limited, where he held multiple leadership positions including Senior Director – Commercial & Business Development, General Manager – Business Development (Formulations), and Deputy General Manager – Business Development (Formulations). His responsibilities spanned establishing front-end presence in the US and Europe, managing P&L for international subsidiaries, driving B2B partnerships across regulated markets, evaluating in-licensing opportunities, and supporting corporate strategy and M&A initiatives.
Earlier in his career, Gautam was associated with TT Consultants, where he served as Managing Partner – Taiwan and AVP – Business Development. In these roles, he established and managed the firm’s first overseas office, drove profitability, and led business development across Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and China, building a strong international client base.
He began his professional journey as a Patent Analyst, gaining early exposure to intellectual property and technology-led business environments, which later complemented his transition into pharmaceutical business development and corporate strategy roles.
Gautam holds an MBA in Marketing from the Indian School of Business, where he worked on a go-to-market strategy project for a social enterprise supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
About Rising Pharmaceuticals
Rising Pharmaceuticals is an industry leader in marketing and distributing innovative branded and multi-source prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products. The company operates across multiple therapeutic areas and dosage forms, supported by a robust pipeline of ANDA filings and FDA-approved manufacturing partnerships. Rising is committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceuticals through strong customer partnerships and a focus on innovation in drug development, marketing, and distribution.
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