Abhay Kumar Srivastava Reveals the Brutal Truth About Pharma Operations

In this episode Voices of Pharma, we sit down with Mr. Abhay Kumar Srivastava, Senior President of Global Operations at Mankind Pharma, for one of the most candid conversations on leadership, quality culture, and transformational operations in the pharmaceutical industry.

With decades of experience leading manufacturing excellence in one of India’s largest pharma companies, Mr. Srivastava shares the principles that define world-class operations, from empowering frontline teams to building a culture of continuous improvement and unlearning outdated habits.

Whether you lead a plant, a team, or aspire to transform your organization, this episode gives you practical frameworks and real-world lessons that go beyond textbooks.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why operational leadership is bigger than process discipline

✔️ How Lean Six Sigma evolves from tool to culture

✔️ Why quality must be owned at the point of execution

✔️ The difference between innovation and R&D in real operations

✔️ Why unlearning old habits is the hardest but most essential skill

✔️ How waste elimination leads to better quality and lower cost

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Pharma Now or any organisation they are affiliated with. This conversation is intended for informational and educational purposes only. We are here for honest, unfiltered conversations that move the industry forward.

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