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Arun Raj

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Shalina Healthcare

Arun Raj has extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Arun began their career in 2002 at Wyeth, where they achieved remarkable success in promoting vaccines and other medical products. Arun was recognized as a top performer and promoted to Business Executive. After working at Chiron Panacea Vaccines Pvt. Ltd. as a Senior Executive, Arun joined MSD India (Merck & Co) as an Area Business Manager. In 2009, they joined Novartis as an Area Business Manager, where they led their team to be the best performing team in the country. In 2011, Arun transitioned to WWCV Limited as a Senior Manager, responsible for sales and distribution. Arun then joined CHI Pharmaceuticals Limited in 2016 as General Manager, managing the operations and leading strategic business units. Finally, in 2021, Arun Raj joined Shalina Healthcare as Vice President and later became the Chief Commercial Officer for West Africa, focusing on brand building, growth strategy, talent development, and maximizing manufacturing facilities.

Arun Raj completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Physics, and Maths from St. Johns College in Anchal in the years 1997 to 2000. Arun then pursued their Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing & Strategy from the Indian Institute of Management in Kozhikode from 2009 to 2011. Prior to these achievements, they completed their AISSCE in Science at Sabarigiri from 1985 to 1997.

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