Dr. Suman Thakur is a seasoned commercial and strategy leader in the healthcare sector, currently serving as Commercial Head—India for Roche Diabetes Care, where she has been pivotal in driving market growth, expanding access to diabetes care solutions, and strengthening the company’s footprint in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing diabetes markets. In her current role, she leads the commercial strategy, business planning, customer engagement, and P&L performance for diabetes care offerings in India, aligning strategic priorities with patient needs and evolving healthcare dynamics.

Ms. Thakur has built her professional foundation on strong academic credentials, including a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, an MBA in marketing & international business, and focused management development programs that have equipped her with a blend of scientific understanding, commercial acumen, and global business perspective—capabilities critical to navigating complex healthcare markets and multi-stakeholder ecosystems.

Her journey at Roche reflects a series of progressive leadership assignments; prior to her current role, she was Head of Strategic Business Unit at Roche, where she led cross-functional initiatives and growth strategies that strengthened core commercial performance. She then served as Commercial Head – India before assuming direct responsibility for the diabetes care business across India and neighboring countries, demonstrating her ability to integrate market insights, customer focus, and operational excellence in scaling specialized care solutions.

Under her leadership, Roche Diabetes Care in India has continued to champion initiatives that enhance patient access to quality diabetes management tools, including locally manufactured glucose monitoring devices, and integrated programs that support clinicians, caregivers, and patients in optimizing care delivery. Roche’s expanded commercial efforts reflect her commitment to transforming diabetes care through strategic engagement, innovation, and sustainable growth in a market that demands both scale and quality.

Ms. Thakur’s career exemplifies a mission-driven approach to leadership—combining deep healthcare sector expertise, strategic vision, and a patient-centric mindset to impact lives meaningfully while driving commercial and organizational success.