Damodharen M is Chief Quality Officer at Sai Life Sciences, responsible for global quality assurance and regulatory compliance across research, development, and manufacturing operations. He leads the Company’s quality strategy and ensures alignment with international regulatory standards. Through cross-functional collaboration, he supports consistent quality systems and operational integrity across programs.

John Pavey holds a BA (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Oxford, a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Liverpool, and completed his postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge. He brings over two decades of global experience in CMC and chemical development, with a strong track record of advancing API programs from early discovery through regulatory approvals and commercial supply. He has held senior leadership roles at large pharma companies, with experience across modalities including oligonucleotides, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and peptides. His expertise also spans digital chemistry, sustainable manufacturing, and Quality by Design (QbD). He is recognized for building high-performing teams and advancing innovation through collaboration with partners across industry, academia, and regulatory bodies.

Maneesh Pingle serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Discovery Services, leading integrated discovery programs across chemistry, biology, DMPK, and pharmacology. He guides multidisciplinary scientific teams in advancing early-stage research while aligning discovery strategies with client objectives and program milestones.

Sarma Bugga is Senior Vice President of Discovery, providing scientific leadership across exploratory research programs. He oversees teams engaged in early drug discovery activities, contributing to project design, execution, and scientific quality across discovery services.

Sidhartha Das serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources, responsible for talent strategy, organizational development, and employee engagement. He leads initiatives that support workforce capability, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness aligned with business priorities.

SreeKrishna Chopperla serves as Senior Vice President & Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Sustainability. He oversees safety systems, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives across operations, reinforcing a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth.

Tuneer Ghosh is Executive Vice President and Head of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls) Services at Sai Life Sciences. He leads process development, scale-up, and manufacturing strategy, integrating analytical and technical capabilities to support regulatory compliance and reliable supply.

Vasanthamurugesh A serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Manufacturing Systems, overseeing manufacturing operations and technology transfer. He focuses on operational reliability, process optimization, and compliant production of intermediates and APIs to support clinical and commercial programs.