Managing Director, Merck Life Science & Head, Discovery Solutions, India
Dhananjay Singh is the Managing Director of Merck Life Science in India and Head of Discovery Solutions in India. Life Science begins with Discovery.
Owning the Discovery Solutions narrative for India in terms of growth plans, regulatory aspects of the business, Dhananjay also believes that there needs to be a special focus on skill and academic development in life science.
At Merck Life Science in India, Dhananjay has played various roles – from Heading Sales for the erstwhile Applied Solutions to leading their Science and Lab Solutions business.
Dhananjay comes with over 25 years of experience and a progressive career record elevating the profitability, visibility, and performance of the Life Sciences Industry. He has excellent leadership and managerial skills to develop, lead and motivate talented, cross-functional teams of employees.
He is well-equipped with a diverse background of success in strategic planning, business development & management, talent development, finance, and operations. Prior to Merck Life Science, Dhananjay was associated with Ranbaxy responsible for Brand Establishment, Sales & Promotion of Acros (a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company).
Dhananjay Singh is also Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) sub-committee on Life Sciences of Western Region.