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Sudarshan Jain

Captain · DISC type DS
Senior Advisor at EQT Group
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Sudarshan Jain is a veteran healthcare leader with over 45 years of experience, currently serving as the Secretary General of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance and Chairman of IIHMR University. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, he has a track record of building over 30 top pharmaceutical brands and now focuses on shaping healthcare policy and education.

Described by colleagues as strategic, people-oriented, and an astute marketing brain, Sudarshan is deeply passionate about education and mentorship. He is a certified executive coach and a visiting faculty member at premier management institutes. He lives in Mumbai and enjoys daily brisk walks with his wife, which he values for both health and spiritual well-being.

Unique fact: He was the first Indian recipient of the prestigious Global Chairmans Award during his tenure at Abbott.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Senior Advisor
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Personality Overview

How Sudarshan shows up

Long-Term Thinker
Dynamic But Sincere
Consummate Professional

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Sudarshan cares about

Pharma Industry Evolution
He advocates for the Indian pharma industry's transition from "Make in India" to "Discover and Make in India, " emphasizing R&D, innovation, and moving up the value chain.
Healthcare Education
As Chairman of IIHMR University and a guest speaker at IIM Ahmedabad, he is actively involved in developing the next generation of healthcare leaders and managers.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Senior Advisor
EQT Group
4-2019
Secretary General
Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance
4-2019
Member Board of Directors
Abbott
10-2021
Chairman
IIHMR University
2-2022
Member Board of Directors
Sunshine Holdings PLC
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Media appearances

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Education
1975 - 1977
PGDM
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
1972 - 1975
Bsc Hons
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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