Vrinda Taneja Joins Novartis as Director – People & Organisation
Vrinda Taneja joins Novartis, an innovative medicines company, as Director – People & Organization for the International India business.
At Novartis, Vrinda will accelerate the company’s people agenda through her nuanced understanding of workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Commenting on her appointment, she shared her excitement about joining Novartis as Director – People & Organization for International India.
Nearly a month into the role, she noted the strong alignment between purpose and practice, with Novartis’ values—Inspired, Curious, Unbossed, and anchored in Integrity—visible in everyday work.
She said contributing to a mission that impacts lives is energising and looks forward to building this new chapter with committed, passionate teams.
Extensive Experience
Vrinda Taneja brings a rich and diverse HR leadership background to her new role at Novartis.
With a career spanning leading global and Indian organizations, she has held significant positions at Vodafone Idea Limited, AkzoNobel, and Unilever, where as HR leader, she partnered with business functions across sales, marketing, corporate teams, and R&D.
Her work has focused on building strong talent strategies, enhancing leadership capability, and driving large-scale organizational transformation.
Vrinda’s earlier roles at Royal Bank of Scotland Business, Deutsche Postbank Group AG, Talengene, and ITC Limited added depth to her cross-industry understanding and expanded her global exposure.
She has managed large, complex teams, coached HR Business Partners across India, and played an influential role in leadership forums at several multinational companies.
She holds MSc in International Employment Relations and HRM from LSE, earning a Merit for her thesis, and a BBA in Marketing from Jadavpur University with Distinction.
About Novartis
Novartis is a global healthcare leader dedicated to reimagining medicine through innovation, digital transformation, and breakthrough science, delivering treatments that address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges.
In India, the company continues to invest in talent and organizational development to advance healthcare outcomes. Vrinda’s appointment strengthens Novartis’ commitment to a high-performing, people-first culture that empowers employees and supports long-term growth.
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