Industries and IT Minister K.T.Rama Rao, who is in the U.S. leading an official delegation, met top leadership of pharma majors Pfizer, J&J and GSK, and showcased Hyderabad’s strengths in the life sciences sector as well as the growth opportunities for investors.
In the meeting with Pfizer CEO and chairman Albert Bourla and executive vice-president and chief global supply officer Mike McDermott, he highlighted the vibrant life sciences ecosystem of Telangana. The interaction was to also understand Pfizer’s strategy and plans for the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector in India. He also met the SVP and chief scientific officer Uwe Schoenbeck, the Minister’s office said in a release on Saturday.
Mr.Rao met Johnson & Johnson Executive vice-president, Pharmaceuticals R&D Mathai Mammen and showcased the research and development ecosystem of Hyderabad. In his meeting with GlaxoSmithKline SVP and chief technology officer Agam Upadhyay, the Minister underscored the technology and digital innovation capabilities of Hyderabad.
