PADMANABHAN S has been appointed as the Head of Human Resources at PI Health Sciences Ltd, where he will be instrumental in aligning HR practices with the company’s growth trajectory in drug discovery and development. With over three decades of HR leadership experience across the pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors, his arrival marks a significant step in strengthening PI Health Sciences’ people-first strategy.
“He will play a pivotal role in aligning people practices with the company’s growth strategy in drug discovery and development,” underscoring his importance in building a future-ready workforce capable of supporting the company’s scientific innovation and commercial expansion.
Before joining PI Health Sciences, Padmanabhan served as CHRO at MSN Laboratories, where he was responsible for leading HR initiatives across large operational footprints. His past roles include key HR leadership positions at Larsen & Toubro, Cadila Pharmaceuticals, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, where he oversaw talent strategies for manufacturing, R&D, and global business units. These assignments allowed him to fine-tune HR models tailored to both scale and agility.
In his early career, Padmanabhan also worked with reputed firms such as Titan Industries, KONE Elevators, and NCR Corporation, gaining hands-on experience across both strategic planning and operational HR functions. This wide exposure has equipped him to drive transformative HR agendas in complex and regulated environments.
“With core expertise in global HR operations, legal compliance, transformation management, and people development, Padmanabhan’s appointment signals a strong commitment by PI Health Sciences to building scalable, compliant, and future-ready people systems,” as the company continues to advance its footprint in the life sciences domain.
His track record in managing cross-functional teams, workforce planning, and cultural transformation is expected to play a central role in building high-performing teams aligned with PI Health Sciences’ mission. As the company ramps up efforts in innovative therapies and global expansion, Padmanabhan’s leadership is poised to drive critical talent initiatives and create a people-centric culture.
