Cadila Pharma appoints Jawed Zia as CEO of Domestic Prescription Business
Holding an experience of three-and-a-half decades, Zia has knowledge and experience in building and managing businesses in the healthcare industry
Cadila Pharma has appointed Jawed Zia as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Domestic Prescription Business. Holding an experience of three-and-a-half decades, Zia has deep knowledge and extensive experience in building and managing businesses in the healthcare industry, Cadila Pharma said in a statement.
A graduate in Clinical Pharmacology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Zia studied business administration at Trinity College, Dublin. He joined Novartis in 1987 and had a career passing over 30 years across market research, brand management, marketing and other functions in Ireland, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Switzerland, Turkey and India. His experience includes roles in Rx pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and medical devices and instrumentations, the statement added.
“Cadila Pharma is one of the oldest and most respected drug manufacturers in the country. It is committed to providing high-quality yet affordable drugs to patients around the world. I look forward to working with the amazing team at Cadila Pharma and driving its growth while upholding its fundamental principles,” commented Zia on his appointment in the statement.