Roche Pharma India appoints Rajwinder (Rajji) Mehdwan as new Country General Manager

"Rajji joins at a time when Roche has been increasing its commitment to India by expanding into new therapy areas through innovative launches, strategic partnerships and investments," the release stated.

Rajji brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, having held key leadership positions at Roche and prior to that at Johnson & Johnson. She joined Roche in 2010 as Associate Director, Virology and Specialty Care business for Genentech. Rajji has since contributed significantly to Roche’s success through her diverse leadership roles - as Portfolio Operations Leader for BioOncology, Portfolio Strategy Director for Denmark, and as the General Manager for Roche Pharma Norway. Most recently, she led People & Culture for Roche’s Pharma International Business across 100+ markets and was part of the Roche Pharma International Leadership Team. During her stint in Norway, she was also the Chairwomen and Board Member, American Chamber of Commerce, Norway, and a Board Member of the Norway Pharmaceutical Industry Association.

Expressing confidence in Rajji’s leadership, Francois du Toit said, “Rajji is an inspirational and inclusive leader, with strong focus on delivering impactful outcomes for patients, health ecosystems and Roche’s global business. Rajji’s appointment signals our commitment to continue strengthening our partnership with India’s healthcare, address its most critical hurdles and drive sustainable growth for Roche. I firmly believe that her extensive global experience of working with diverse health systems, strategic thinking, business acumen and commitment to Roche’s values makes her an excellent fit for this role.”

Rajji holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Government College for Women, Ludhiana, Registered Nursing Degree from the Royal Free Hospital in London, and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.