Novartis India Limited (NIL) Appoints Rahul Vijayvargiya as CHRO

Novartis India Limited (NIL), a pharmaceutical company has appointed Rahul Vijayvargiya as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 29, 2026.

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In his new role, Rahul will lead the company’s human resources function, covering talent, employee engagement, leadership development and other people-related priorities as Novartis India operates under new ownership following its ownership transition in July.

Extensive Experience

Rahul brings more than two decades of HR experience across pharmaceuticals, healthcare and retail, with expertise in human resources, talent management, organisational development and people strategy.

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According to his LinkedIn profile, before joining Novartis India, Rahul was with Alkem Laboratories for two years, where he led the HR function. Prior to this, he spent three years with Reliance Retail’s pharma business, handling human resources.

Rahul spent more than seven years with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, building experience across HR leadership and people management. Before Glenmark, he worked with Pfizer for over two years.

Earlier, Rahul spent more than four years with the Aditya Birla Group’s retail business. His career also includes HR roles at Future Group India and Shoppers Stop.

He began his career with Ma Foi Randstad as a Human Resources Consultant. Over the years, his experience has covered pharmaceuticals, healthcare, retail and HR consulting.

Rahul holds a Master of Public Administration in Human Resources from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.

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About Novartis India Limited (NIL)

Novartis India Limited (NIL) is a listed pharmaceutical company, now part of the ChrysCapital group following its separation from Novartis AG in July 2026.

It has a portfolio of established brands across therapeutic areas and focuses on quality medicines, patient care, scientific excellence, ethical practices and regulatory compliance.

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