Mahendra Hambire has officially stepped into the role of Deputy General Manager – Engineering and Projects at Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited, continuing his impressive journey within the organization. With close to five years of impactful contributions to Emcure, Mahendra brings extensive experience in engineering leadership, facility expansions, and pharmaceutical project execution to his current mandate.
Prior to this elevation, Mahendra served as Associate General Manager – Engineering and Projects at Emcure, where he played a pivotal role in overseeing capital projects and infrastructure planning. His track record of optimizing operations and driving large-scale engineering initiatives has made him an indispensable asset to the company’s manufacturing and R&D infrastructure. This latest advancement reflects Emcure’s continued confidence in his technical acumen and strategic execution capabilities.
Before joining Emcure, Mahendra held key engineering and project management roles across several major pharma players, including Sun Pharma, Cipla, Macleods Pharmaceuticals, and a long-spanning association with Cipla in earlier years. His cross-functional exposure across project coordination, facility upgrades, and regulatory compliance makes him a seasoned leader in pharmaceutical operations. With over two decades of experience, he brings a deep understanding of both greenfield and brownfield project rollouts.
In his new role, Mahendra is expected to lead mission-critical projects aimed at strengthening Emcure’s infrastructure and manufacturing excellence. His leadership will be central to scaling capacity, ensuring process reliability, and enabling innovation-led growth. With Emcure’s expanding global footprint, Mahendra’s expertise will be vital in aligning engineering capabilities with world-class standards and regulatory expectations.