K. Nagendra Babu

Cohance :About Us :Leadership :K. Nagendra Babu
Cohance : About Us : Leadership : K. Nagendra Babu, PhD

Executive Leadership Team

K. Nagendra Babu, PhD

Chief Quality and Compliance Officer
nagendra-babu

Dr. K. Nagendra Babu

Chief Quality & Compliance Officer

Dr. K. Nagendra Babu brings nearly 30 years of experience across FDF, PFI, API, CDMO, agrochemical, and CRO businesses, with deep expertise in Quality Operations, Global Audit & Compliance, Third Party Management, Vendor Management, and Regulatory Affairs.

He has held leadership positions at leading pharmaceutical companies including Mylan Inc., Viatris, GSK Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Aurobindo Pharma, Granules India, and Graviti Pharmaceuticals. With his doctorate in Chemistry and extensive exposure to Quality and Regulatory operations, Dr. Babu has developed a strong expertise in GxP audit processes and global compliance standards.

He works closely with Quality Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations teams to drive industry-leading quality systems, set new benchmarks for compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Dr. V. Prasada Raju was appointed Managing Director of Suven Pharmaceuticals on September 29, 2023. He also serves as the CEO and Managing Director of Cohance Lifesciences Ltd.Dr. Raju brings over three decades of comprehensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with strong credentials in strategy, operations, scientific affairs, and business development. Previously, he was Executive Director at Granules India Ltd, where he played a pivotal role in shaping growth strategy, managing the product pipeline, leading regulatory and intellectual property functions, and spearheading new business initiatives. He was also instrumental in setting up R&D and Greenfield manufacturing projects.
In his earlier roles, Dr. Raju served on the boards of several key entities, including Granules Omnichem Pvt. Ltd. (Vizag, India), Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Washington, D.C., USA), and USpharma Ltd. (Florida, USA). He spent nearly two decades at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (1994–2012), holding senior positions with responsibilities spanning technical, strategic, and operational leadership. Dr. Raju holds a PhD in Chemistry and a Postgraduate Diploma in Patent Law, and has undergone specialized training in material sciences at IIT, Chicago, USA. He is also an alumnus of the Senior Management Program at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIMC). Dr. Raju’s diverse expertise and leadership acumen position him as a highly respected figure in the pharmaceutical sector. Other Directorships / Full-time Positions in Body Corporates:
Name of the Company / Body Corporate
Cohance Lifesciences Limited
Position
Managing Director
Name of the Company / Body Corporate
Sapala Organics Private Limited
Position
Director
In his earlier roles, Dr. Raju served on the boards of several key entities, including Granules Omnichem Pvt. Ltd. (Vizag, India), Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Washington, D.C., USA), and USpharma Ltd. (Florida, USA). He spent nearly two decades at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (1994–2012), holding senior positions with responsibilities spanning technical, strategic, and operational leadership. Dr. Raju holds a PhD in Chemistry and a Postgraduate Diploma in Patent Law, and has undergone specialized training in material sciences at IIT, Chicago, USA. He is also an alumnus of the Senior Management Program at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIMC). Dr. Raju’s diverse expertise and leadership acumen position him as a highly respected figure in the pharmaceutical sector. Other Directorships / Full-time Positions in Body Corporates:
SI Name of the Company / Body Corporate Position
1 Cohance Lifesciences Limited Managing Director
2 Sapala Organics Private Limited Director