Kumar Ramamoorthy

Kumar Ramamoorthy is a seasoned global marketing leader with a strong track record of shaping competitive brand strategies for top brands in the multibillion-dollar range.

Over his 19-year tenure at Novartis, Kumar has been instrumental in the marketing of 7 major brands including DIOVAN, EXFORGE, GLIVEC, XOLAIR, AFINITOR, VOTRIENT, PIQRAY, and currently focuses on COSENTYX across various market types such as mass market, specialty, oncology, and rare diseases.

His expertise covers the full product lifecycle from launch, relaunch, growth, to lifecycle management of both small molecules and biologics in different market segments.

Kumar's extensive international exposure on three continents has honed his cultural understanding and leadership skills, having led teams in Canada, Switzerland, and India, with marketing assignments in the US, Japan, and Europe, along with extensive travel to over 60 countries.

He holds a rich educational background with management programs from top institutions including Stanford Business School, Harvard Business School, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, McGill Desautels Faculty of Management, and the Novartis IGNITE program, complementing his MBA from Lancaster University Management School and a Bachelors of Science in Physics from Bharathidasan University.

As the Global Marketing Director at Novartis for COSENTYX, Kumar has held key roles in the marketing and sales divisions, contributing significantly to transforming patients' lives globally and working closely with talented leaders to drive strategic initiatives.

With a strong foundation in leadership, marketing, finance, strategy, and communications, Kumar Ramamoorthy is a well-rounded professional with a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in the pharmaceutical industry.