Dr. Kanumuri Ranga Raju is a scientist turned entrepreneur and Chairman of Sai Life Sciences. He holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston, along with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the same institution. He also earned his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Mysore. With more than four decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Raju has been associated with Sai Life Sciences since its inception in 1999, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Company’s evolution and long-term strategic direction.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Dr. K. Ranga Raju
Chairman
Dr. K. Ranga Raju
Chairman
Dr. Kanumuri Ranga Raju is a scientist turned entrepreneur and Chairman of Sai Life Sciences. He holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston, along with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the same institution. He also earned his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Mysore. With more than four decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Raju has been associated with Sai Life Sciences since its inception in 1999, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Company’s evolution and long-term strategic direction.
Dr. K. Ranga Raju
Chairman
Dr. K. Ranga Raju
Chairman
Dr. Kanumuri Ranga Raju is a scientist turned entrepreneur and Chairman of Sai Life Sciences. He holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston, along with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the same institution. He also earned his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Mysore. With more than four decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Raju has been associated with Sai Life Sciences since its inception in 1999, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Company’s evolution and long-term strategic direction.
Krishna Kanumuri
Managing Director and CEO
Mr. Krishnam Raju Kanumuri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Manipal University and an MBA from the University of Kansas, USA. He also attended the 1995 Summer School in Financial Markets at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has over 25 years of experience in business management and has been associated with Sai Life Sciences since May 1, 2004. Prior to joining the Company, he worked with Fortune 100 telecom companies Sprint and Telmex. Under his leadership, the Company has expanded its integrated drug discovery and development capabilities.
Krishna Kanumuri
Managing Director and CEO
Mr. Krishnam Raju Kanumuri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Manipal University and an MBA from the University of Kansas, USA. He also attended the 1995 Summer School in Financial Markets at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has over 25 years of experience in business management and has been associated with Sai Life Sciences since May 1, 2004. Prior to joining the Company, he worked with Fortune 100 telecom companies Sprint and Telmex. Under his leadership, the Company has expanded its integrated drug discovery and development capabilities.
Krishna Kanumuri
Managing Director and CEO
Krishna Kanumuri
Managing Director and CEO
Mr. Krishnam Raju Kanumuri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Manipal University and an MBA from the University of Kansas, USA. He also attended the 1995 Summer School in Financial Markets at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has over 25 years of experience in business management and has been associated with Sai Life Sciences since May 1, 2004. Prior to joining the Company, he worked with Fortune 100 telecom companies Sprint and Telmex. Under his leadership, the Company has expanded its integrated drug discovery and development capabilities.
Siva Chittor
Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Siva is a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and Company Secretary. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has extensive experience in large-scale outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions, integration, financial management, and restructuring across multiple geographies. Since joining Sai Life Sciences in 2010, he has strengthened governance frameworks, operational discipline, and financial systems to support the Company’s growth trajectory.
Siva Chittor
Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Siva is a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and Company Secretary. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has extensive experience in large-scale outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions, integration, financial management, and restructuring across multiple geographies. Since joining Sai Life Sciences in 2010, he has strengthened governance frameworks, operational discipline, and financial systems to support the Company’s growth trajectory.
Siva Chittor
Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
Siva Chittor
Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Siva is a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and Company Secretary. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has extensive experience in large-scale outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions, integration, financial management, and restructuring across multiple geographies. Since joining Sai Life Sciences in 2010, he has strengthened governance frameworks, operational discipline, and financial systems to support the Company’s growth trajectory.
Ramesh G Iyer
Independent Director
Dr. Ramesh Ganesh Iyer holds a Doctor of Letters degree from ITM Vocational University, Vadodara. He has previously worked with the Finance Industry Development Council and has served as Director at Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited, Mahindra Manulife Investment Management Private Limited, and MFC Auto Parts Private Limited. He brings over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry and contributes strategic oversight informed by deep sector expertise.
Ramesh G Iyer
Independent Director
Dr. Ramesh Ganesh Iyer holds a Doctor of Letters degree from ITM Vocational University, Vadodara. He has previously worked with the Finance Industry Development Council and has served as Director at Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited, Mahindra Manulife Investment Management Private Limited, and MFC Auto Parts Private Limited. He brings over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry and contributes strategic oversight informed by deep sector expertise.
Ramesh G Iyer
Independent Director
Ramesh G Iyer
Independent Director
Dr. Ramesh Ganesh Iyer holds a Doctor of Letters degree from ITM Vocational University, Vadodara. He has previously worked with the Finance Industry Development Council and has served as Director at Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited, Mahindra Manulife Investment Management Private Limited, and MFC Auto Parts Private Limited. He brings over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry and contributes strategic oversight informed by deep sector expertise.
Suchita Sharma
Independent Director
Ms. Suchita Sharma holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics (Honors) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Commerce from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She was previously associated with Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP as Partner and with B B S R & Associates LLP as Director. She brings over 22 years of experience in audit and finance to the Board.
Suchita Sharma
Independent Director
Ms. Suchita Sharma holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics (Honors) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Commerce from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She was previously associated with Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP as Partner and with B B S R & Associates LLP as Director. She brings over 22 years of experience in audit and finance to the Board.
Suchita Sharma
Independent Director
Suchita Sharma
Independent Director
Ms. Suchita Sharma holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics (Honors) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Commerce from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She was previously associated with Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP as Partner and with B B S R & Associates LLP as Director. She brings over 22 years of experience in audit and finance to the Board.
Dr. Dinesh V Patel
Independent Director
Dr. Dinesh Patel has 39 years of global experience spanning pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical industries. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Protagonist Therapeutics. His career reflects sustained engagement in biotech entrepreneurship and drug development, with experience across Australia, India, Canada, Europe, and China.
Dr. Dinesh V Patel
Independent Director
Dr. Dinesh Patel has 39 years of global experience spanning pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical industries. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Protagonist Therapeutics. His career reflects sustained engagement in biotech entrepreneurship and drug development, with experience across Australia, India, Canada, Europe, and China.
Dr. Dinesh V Patel
Independent Director
Dr. Dinesh V Patel
Independent Director
Dr. Dinesh Patel has 39 years of global experience spanning pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical industries. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Protagonist Therapeutics. His career reflects sustained engagement in biotech entrepreneurship and drug development, with experience across Australia, India, Canada, Europe, and China.
Key Management Personnel
Siva Chittor
Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
Siva Chittor
Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Siva is a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and Company Secretary. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has extensive experience in large-scale outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions, integration, financial management, and restructuring across multiple geographies. Since joining Sai Life Sciences in 2010, he has strengthened governance frameworks, operational discipline, and financial systems to support the Company’s growth trajectory.
Siva Chittor
Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
Siva Chittor
Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Siva is a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and Company Secretary. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has extensive experience in large-scale outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions, integration, financial management, and restructuring across multiple geographies. Since joining Sai Life Sciences in 2010, he has strengthened governance frameworks, operational discipline, and financial systems to support the Company’s growth trajectory.
Runa Karan
Company Secretary, Compliance Officer & Legal Head
Runa Karan serves as Company Secretary, Compliance Officer, and Legal Head at Sai Life Sciences, overseeing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal affairs. She ensures adherence to statutory requirements and supports the Company’s governance framework. Runa works closely with the Board and executive leadership to embed structured compliance practices across the organization, strengthening transparency, risk oversight, and ethical conduct.
Runa Karan
Company Secretary, Compliance Officer & Legal Head
Runa Karan serves as Company Secretary, Compliance Officer, and Legal Head at Sai Life Sciences, overseeing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal affairs. She ensures adherence to statutory requirements and supports the Company’s governance framework. Runa works closely with the Board and executive leadership to embed structured compliance practices across the organization, strengthening transparency, risk oversight, and ethical conduct.
Runa Karan
Company Secretary, Compliance Officer & Legal Head
Runa Karan
Company Secretary, Compliance Officer & Legal Head
Runa Karan serves as Company Secretary, Compliance Officer, and Legal Head at Sai Life Sciences, overseeing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal affairs. She ensures adherence to statutory requirements and supports the Company’s governance framework. Runa works closely with the Board and executive leadership to embed structured compliance practices across the organization, strengthening transparency, risk oversight, and ethical conduct.
Senior Management Personnel
Damodharen M
Chief Quality Officer
Damodharen M is Chief Quality Officer at Sai Life Sciences, responsible for global quality assurance and regulatory compliance across research, development, and manufacturing operations. He leads the Company’s quality strategy and ensures alignment with international regulatory standards. Through cross-functional collaboration, he supports consistent quality systems and operational integrity across programs.
Damodharen M
Chief Quality Officer
Damodharen M is Chief Quality Officer at Sai Life Sciences, responsible for global quality assurance and regulatory compliance across research, development, and manufacturing operations. He leads the Company’s quality strategy and ensures alignment with international regulatory standards. Through cross-functional collaboration, he supports consistent quality systems and operational integrity across programs.
Damodharen M
Chief Quality Officer
Damodharen M
Chief Quality Officer
Damodharen M is Chief Quality Officer at Sai Life Sciences, responsible for global quality assurance and regulatory compliance across research, development, and manufacturing operations. He leads the Company’s quality strategy and ensures alignment with international regulatory standards. Through cross-functional collaboration, he supports consistent quality systems and operational integrity across programs.
John Pavey
Senior Vice President, Process R&D
John Pavey holds a BA (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Oxford, a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Liverpool, and completed his postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge. He brings over two decades of global experience in CMC and chemical development, with a strong track record of advancing API programs from early discovery through regulatory approvals and commercial supply. He has held senior leadership roles at large pharma companies, with experience across modalities including oligonucleotides, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and peptides. His expertise also spans digital chemistry, sustainable manufacturing, and Quality by Design (QbD). He is recognized for building high-performing teams and advancing innovation through collaboration with partners across industry, academia, and regulatory bodies.
John Pavey
Senior Vice President, Process R&D
John Pavey holds a BA (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Oxford, a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Liverpool, and completed his postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge. He brings over two decades of global experience in CMC and chemical development, with a strong track record of advancing API programs from early discovery through regulatory approvals and commercial supply.
John Pavey
Senior Vice President, Process R&D
John Pavey
Senior Vice President, Process R&D
John Pavey holds a BA (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Oxford, a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Liverpool, and completed his postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge. He brings over two decades of global experience in CMC and chemical development, with a strong track record of advancing API programs from early discovery through regulatory approvals and commercial supply. He has held senior leadership roles at large pharma companies, with experience across modalities including oligonucleotides, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and peptides. His expertise also spans digital chemistry, sustainable manufacturing, and Quality by Design (QbD). He is recognized for building high-performing teams and advancing innovation through collaboration with partners across industry, academia, and regulatory bodies.
Maneesh Pingle
Executive Vice President & Head of Discovery Services
Maneesh Pingle serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Discovery Services, leading integrated discovery programs across chemistry, biology, DMPK, and pharmacology. He guides multidisciplinary scientific teams in advancing early-stage research while aligning discovery strategies with client objectives and program milestones.
Maneesh Pingle
Executive Vice President & Head of Discovery Services
Maneesh Pingle serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Discovery Services, leading integrated discovery programs across chemistry, biology, DMPK, and pharmacology. He guides multidisciplinary scientific teams in advancing early-stage research while aligning discovery strategies with client objectives and program milestones.
Maneesh Pingle
Executive Vice President & Head of Discovery Services
Maneesh Pingle
Executive Vice President & Head of Discovery Services
Maneesh Pingle serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Discovery Services, leading integrated discovery programs across chemistry, biology, DMPK, and pharmacology. He guides multidisciplinary scientific teams in advancing early-stage research while aligning discovery strategies with client objectives and program milestones.
Sarma Bugga
Senior Vice President, Discovery
Sarma Bugga is Senior Vice President of Discovery, providing scientific leadership across exploratory research programs. He oversees teams engaged in early drug discovery activities, contributing to project design, execution, and scientific quality across discovery services.
Sarma Bugga
Senior Vice President, Discovery
Sarma Bugga is Senior Vice President of Discovery, providing scientific leadership across exploratory research programs. He oversees teams engaged in early drug discovery activities, contributing to project design, execution, and scientific quality across discovery services.
Sarma Bugga
Senior Vice President, Discovery
Sarma Bugga
Senior Vice President, Discovery
Sarma Bugga is Senior Vice President of Discovery, providing scientific leadership across exploratory research programs. He oversees teams engaged in early drug discovery activities, contributing to project design, execution, and scientific quality across discovery services.
Sidhartha Das
Senior Vice President & Head, Human Resources
Sidhartha Das serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources, responsible for talent strategy, organizational development, and employee engagement. He leads initiatives that support workforce capability, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness aligned with business priorities.
Sidhartha Das
Senior Vice President & Head, Human Resources
Sidhartha Das serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources, responsible for talent strategy, organizational development, and employee engagement. He leads initiatives that support workforce capability, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness aligned with business priorities.
Sidhartha Das
Senior Vice President & Head, Human Resources
Sidhartha Das
Senior Vice President & Head, Human Resources
Sidhartha Das serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources, responsible for talent strategy, organizational development, and employee engagement. He leads initiatives that support workforce capability, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness aligned with business priorities.
SreeKrishna Chopperla
Senior Vice President & Head, HSE & Sustainability
SreeKrishna Chopperla serves as Senior Vice President & Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Sustainability. He oversees safety systems, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives across operations, reinforcing a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth.
SreeKrishna Chopperla
Senior Vice President & Head, HSE & Sustainability
SreeKrishna Chopperla serves as Senior Vice President & Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Sustainability. He oversees safety systems, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives across operations, reinforcing a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth.
SreeKrishna Chopperla
Senior Vice President & Head, HSE & Sustainability
SreeKrishna Chopperla
Senior Vice President & Head, HSE & Sustainability
SreeKrishna Chopperla serves as Senior Vice President & Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Sustainability. He oversees safety systems, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives across operations, reinforcing a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth.
Tuneer Ghosh
Executive Vice President & Head of CMC Services
Tuneer Ghosh is Executive Vice President and Head of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls) Services at Sai Life Sciences. He leads process development, scale-up, and manufacturing strategy, integrating analytical and technical capabilities to support regulatory compliance and reliable supply.
Tuneer Ghosh
Executive Vice President & Head of CMC Services
Tuneer Ghosh is Executive Vice President and Head of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls) Services at Sai Life Sciences. He leads process development, scale-up, and manufacturing strategy, integrating analytical and technical capabilities to support regulatory compliance and reliable supply.
Tuneer Ghosh
Executive Vice President & Head of CMC Services
Tuneer Ghosh
Executive Vice President & Head of CMC Services
Tuneer Ghosh is Executive Vice President and Head of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls) Services at Sai Life Sciences. He leads process development, scale-up, and manufacturing strategy, integrating analytical and technical capabilities to support regulatory compliance and reliable supply.
Vasanthamurugesh A
Senior Vice President & Head, Manufacturing Systems
Vasanthamurugesh A serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Manufacturing Systems, overseeing manufacturing operations and technology transfer. He focuses on operational reliability, process optimization, and compliant production of intermediates and APIs to support clinical and commercial programs.
Vasanthamurugesh A
Senior Vice President & Head, Manufacturing Systems
Vasanthamurugesh A serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Manufacturing Systems, overseeing manufacturing operations and technology transfer. He focuses on operational reliability, process optimization, and compliant production of intermediates and APIs to support clinical and commercial programs.
Vasanthamurugesh A
Senior Vice President & Head, Manufacturing Systems
Vasanthamurugesh A
Senior Vice President & Head, Manufacturing Systems
Vasanthamurugesh A serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Manufacturing Systems, overseeing manufacturing operations and technology transfer. He focuses on operational reliability, process optimization, and compliant production of intermediates and APIs to support clinical and commercial programs.