Sauri Gudlavalleti

Sauri Gudlavalleti is a prominent figure in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Sai Life Sciences Ltd since January 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Head of Research and Development at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories from April 2018 to January 2022, where he led the Integrated Product Development Organization.

Professional Background

• Dr. Reddy's Laboratories:

  • Head of R&D and Global Portfolio (April 2018 - January 2022)
  • Vice President (July 2016 - March 2018): Managed global portfolio management and R&D project management for generics.
  • Senior Director (March 2015 - June 2016): Focused on portfolio and delivery management.

• McKinsey & Company:

  • Associate Partner (November 2009 - March 2015): Worked on product development and operations transformation.

• Qualcomm:

  • Product Manager (August 2009 - November 2009): Developed roadmaps for R&D projects.

• GE Global Research:

  • Lead Research Engineer (February 2002 - December 2005): Conducted R&D in solid oxide fuel cells and hydrogen production systems.

Education

Sauri holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also completed an MBA at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, where he was a gold medalist in his class.

Skills and Expertise

Sauri Gudlavalleti is recognized for his expertise in integrated product development, project management in pharmaceuticals, and operational excellence in R&D settings. His leadership roles have contributed significantly to advancing drug discovery and development processes in the companies he has worked for.

Languages

He is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and German.

Sauri's extensive experience and educational background position him as a key leader in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the areas of research and development.