Piramal Pharma Appoints Amit Sharma as General Manager - Engineering

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Oct 2026 : Piramal Pharma Ltd has recently appointed Amit Sharma as General Manager - Engineering at its Indore facility. Bringing over two decades of deep domain experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and plant operations, Sharma takes on a role focused on accelerating engineering transformation, boosting operational reliability, and driving sustainable business growth.

In his new role, Sharma will lead Piramal Pharma’s engineering and project management operations. His core focus will center on optimizing asset reliability, elevating utility management, driving energy efficiency, and improving Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE). Beyond immediate operational metrics, Sharma is set to foster high-performing teams, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and align engineering strategies directly with the company’s long-term business goals.

Sharma’s impressive career trajectory spans over 26 years across leading pharmaceutical and industrial enterprises. Prior to joining Piramal Pharma, he spent nearly seven years at Abbott India Limited as Head of Engineering in Goa. His extensive track record also includes key engineering leadership roles at Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd. and a decade-long tenure at Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. He built his strong operational foundation through earlier engineering roles at Tigaksha Metallics, Merino Panel Products, and Mother Dairy Foods Processing.

Academically, Sharma holds a solid background in industrial and mechanical engineering, underpinning his technical mastery in utility management and regulatory compliance.

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