Jitendra Tyagi appointed as BMS India Country Head

Jitendra Tyagi

Jitendra Tyagi has been appointed as the country head of Bristol-Myers Squibb India. He will report to Michael Norman, General Manager – Middle East, Africa and India. Tyagi is known for his ability to think strategically, resolve complex business challenges and connect and collaborate.

Tyagi brings a broad range of experience to his role. He joined BMS in 2010 as Director, MRCEI. In the last few years he performed diverse commercial roles in India such as Business Unit Head, market research, market access, key accounts, business excellence and patient support programme. He was the project leader who ensured a smooth transition of the diabetes business as well as employees to Astra Zeneca India. In his most recent role in BMS, he led the critical care and cardiovascular business unit, where he also managed efficiently the alliance with Pfizer.

Prior to joining BMS India, Tyagi spent more than 21 years at Novartis India in a number of leadership positions. Tyagi has earned his diploma in business management from Wellingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai and underwent an executive education programme from Columbia Business School.

EP News Bureau – Mumbai