Tarun Mathur

Tarun Mathur, Ph.D., is the CEO of IHMA India, a position he has held since June 2018. Based in Gurugram, Haryana, India, he has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly focused on infectious diseases research and development. His leadership at IHMA India involves establishing and expanding the company's operations in India and other Asian countries, facilitating drug discovery and development services including clinical trials and antimicrobial surveillance.12

Professional Background::

• IHMA India: As CEO, Mathur has been instrumental in setting up IHMA’s affiliate in India, which enhances the company's capability to support the biopharmaceutical industry with clinical microbiology services and regulatory compliance.2
• Previous Roles: Before joining IHMA, he served as General Manager & Head of Microbiology at Sun Pharma and held several key positions at Daiichi Sankyo and Ranbaxy, focusing on microbiology and infectious diseases.13

Education::

• Ph.D. in Microbiology from Jamia Millia Islamia.
• M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology from Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Gwalior.
• Bachelor's degree in Science from Government Model Science College, Gwalior.1

Mathur's extensive expertise includes leading cross-functional teams in drug discovery and developing innovative antimicrobial solutions. He is committed to advancing the capabilities of IHMA India to meet the growing needs of the biopharmaceutical sector.24