Vivek Soares appointed as new Country Lead for Organon India and South Asia

New Delhi: Organon India has announced the appointment of Vivek Soares as the new Country Lead for India and South Asia, effective from June 1st, 2024. Soares will succeed Anjan Sen, who retires after an illustrious 35-year career in the biopharmaceutical sector, including 11 years with MSD and Organon. Sen’s leadership helped build a robust commercial organization and strategic business plan, making India a key growth driver for Organon.

Vivek Soares brings over two decades of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, having held various leadership roles at both country and regional levels. He has a proven track record of leading diverse teams, developing and executing successful strategies to boost sales and profitability, and building future capabilities.

Before this role, Soares served as the Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Lead for Organon Thailand. His career also includes positions such as Director of the Fertility Business Unit in Asia Pacific, Head of Tender & Key Account in Vietnam, and Senior Marketing Manager for Women’s Health covering India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Andreas Daugaard Jorgensen, Managing Director of Organon Asia Pacific, stated, “I am thrilled to have Vivek on board as the new Country Lead for India and South Asia and as a member of the Organon Asia Pacific leadership team. Organon’s markets across the Asia Pacific are home to over one-quarter of the world’s female population, and Vivek’s extensive experience in supporting the health of women across this region provides a strong foundation to also drive growth and success in India.”

Commenting on his new role, Soares said, “I’m excited to join Organon as the company embarks on its next exciting chapter and extend my gratitude to Anjan Sen who has been pivotal in setting up Organon’s operations in India and the neighbouring markets in South Asia. I’m looking forward to working with our partners and healthcare professionals to deliver on Organon’s mission to create a healthier future for every woman, every day.”