Seema Shah Ahuja

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Senior Vice President and Head of Communications and Brand @ Biocon Group
Bengaluru, KA, IN
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I am passionate about building strong Corporate Reputation for Brands and developing high-quality talent.Have been a part of the Senior Leadership team at Biocon since 2012. In 2019, when Biocon Biologics was set up as an independent entity, I was formally inducted into the Executive Leadership Team, of Biocon Biologics, which is responsible for managing the Company.Over the last 13+ years at Biocon, I have built a strong reputation for Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Brand Biocon, Brand Biocon Biologics, and Biocon Foundation & Biocon Academy, the CSR arms of Biocon Group.During my tenure at Biocon, I have played a pivotal role in transforming Biocon’s reputation from an APIs company to a large global biopharmaceutical company that has pioneered the development of biologics and biosimilars, leveraging its strengths in science and manufacturing. I have also enabled building Kiran Mazumdar Shaw’s reputation as a global Business Leader and an Influencer.More recently, I have also led the strategic brand and internal communication to transition and integrate a large-scale global business acquisition.I have pursued an in-house communication team model and built my team from 3 in 2011 to 35. I drive both Internal & External Communications, Marketing Communications, Digital Brand, and Social Media Communication for most Biocon Group entities.I have directly managed media relations and used my expertise to navigate sensitive issues and many reputational challenges for the Group and its leadership.I have received many awards and recognitions for my work and my Team at Biocon is Ranked No. 4 amongst the Top Corporate Communications Teams of India.'Prior Experience'I have over 35 years of experience in Marketing, Brand Management, Corporate Communications, Employer Branding, Internal Communication, Employee Engagement, Content writing, Website development, CSR & Sustainability Communication, Events, Media Relations, Digital & Social Media, Sales & Marketing, Advertising, Business Development etc.Before joining Biocon, in 2011, I have held leadership positions in multiple Pharma & Life Sciences companies for over 15 years, earning recognition as a leading voice of the industry.I have navigated many reputational challenges for all the brands like Biocon, Jubilant Bhartia Group, Lupin Pharma, and Ranbaxy.Besides pharma, I have also worked in the hospitality industry, managing sales & marketing, advertising, and licensing at the beginning of my career for a few years since 1989.#Strengths #StrategicThinking #RelationshipBuilding #Ideation #Development

Seema Shah Ahuja's Current Company Details
Biocon Group

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Senior Vice President and Head of Communications and Brand
Bengaluru, KA, IN
Seema Shah Ahuja Work Experience Details
  • Biocon Group
    Senior Vice President And Head Of Communications And Brand
    Biocon Group
    Bengaluru, Ka, In
  • Biocon Biologics & Biocon Group
    Senior Vice President & Global Head Of Communications & Corporate Brand
    Biocon Biologics & Biocon Group Jul 2020 - Present
    Continuing my role of Global Communications & Corporate Brand Head at Biocon since 2011, I took over the responsibility of Building brand Biocon Biologics as a new global brand, in 2019, the year it was established as an independent entity. Since 2020, I am managing reputation building for Biocon Group and Biocon Biologics as the Global Head for Corporate Brand & Communications. I also manage PR for Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon and Biocon Biologics. I am therefore Managing brand reputation across traditional media, digital & social platforms for Brand Kiran, Brand Biocon Biologics, Brand Biocon, Biocon Foundation & Biocon Academy.Over the years Biocon has garnered a huge share of Voice in media stories and is also well covered by the US trade media. Biocon initiated its social media footprint in 2011 and since then has used it effectively for telling its Corporate Brand Story. In 2021, my role expanded to include marketing communications for product brands.Currently, I am driving a versatile communications team to manage Media Relations, Content Development, Internal Communications, Social Media Management, Digital Media, Marketing Communications and Corporate Brand Management.Over the years, I have been recognized as a leading voice of the PR & Communication industry and have featured among Top 10 Leading Women in Communications, Leading 25 of PR & Communication world. I have also been recognized as an influential game changer in PR & Comms, a Social Media Influencer and have won many awards. My Corporate Communications team has been a part of Top 30 Corporate Communications Teams for several years and last year we made it to No 6. in Top 30.I am the Company's spokesperson for the global media and have also been a part of the Executive Leadership Team of Biocon Biologics since 2019.
  • Biocon
    Senior Vice President & Global Head Of Communications
    Biocon Dec 2011 - Jul 2020
    Bangalore, Karnataka, In
    As the Global Head for the Company, drove reputation management for Biocon, it's CMD & all facets of Corporate Communications including Traditional PR, Media Engagement, Digital Communication & Social Media Management
  • Vice President,Jubilant Life Sciences (Formerly Jubilant Organosys)
    Vice President, Corporate Marketing & Communications
    Vice President,Jubilant Life Sciences (Formerly Jubilant Organosys) Dec 2008 - Dec 2011
    Noida, Uttar Pradesh, In
    Responsible for Corporate Brand Management and Corporate Communications including external and internal communication.Key Project: Successfully developed New Brand Identity for Jubilant Life Sciences and Jubilant Bhartia group, and implemented it globally. Successfully Managed communication for Jubilant Bhartia Group across diverse sectors of Pharma, Food & Retail,Energy, Services, Agri & industrial for rebranding, demerger, public listing, acquisitions, integration of subsidiaries in North America. Steered the External and Internal communication including effective media engagement, marketing communication, event management, publications and websites.
  • Lupin Ltd
    Senior General Manager & Head-Corporate Communications
    Lupin Ltd Dec 2007 - Dec 2008
    I had successfully established the internal and external communication practice at Lupin and managed the image-building initiative at the Company.In a short span of one year, there were many 'firsts' that we had achieved including communications for a series of overseas Acquisitions, the launch of products in global markets like the US, Japan, South Africa. A complete makeover was done for its employee engagement programs, newsletters, annual reports and a brand new company website was also developed. Also developed TV Commercials for some of its OTC Products in IndiaUnder my leadership, we stepped up media engagement, and regular leadership interviews, press meets were done. The Company started getting recognition as a global company, with its Japanese acquisition and expansion of its business in the US.
  • Ranbaxy
    General Manager-Corporate Communications, Ranbaxy
    Ranbaxy Nov 1996 - Nov 2007
    Gurgaon, Haryana, In
    Have a vast experience of Corporate Brand Building, External and Internal Communications including Digital and event management. Have played a key role in building Ranbaxy as a global brand starting from its first product launch in the US in 1997. Started with being the Company’s internal communication lead, thus building strong network with the global fraternity, engaging with 100+ country managers and 4 Regional Directors, and internal functional leaders. My role expanded quickly, going beyond Internal Communications.Was an integral part of Crisis Management Team and managed media relations during many crisis most efficiently. Built strong relationships with the media in India and US. Worked closely with the leadership team for external engagements.Was responsible for managing the brand identity of Ranbaxy across markets including for various mergers & acquisitions and entry in new markets. Have managed various external Company events and Ranbaxy’s presence at various external industry fora. Was also engaged in consolidating Company’s CSR initiatives and communication. Developed and Managed Company's Corporate Website and Intranet. Was also responsible for developing and publishing Company's Annual Report, Brochures, Position Papers, Reports on a regular basis. Also developed Company's Communication Policy, Crisis Communication Manual, Brand Identity Guidelines, Webguidelines during my decade + stint at Ranbaxy.Was the communication lead and a part of various CFTs for various companywide initiatives related to change management, ERP, Information Security, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.Was also the Corporate Communication Lead for Marketing and worked closely with marketing communication teams for product communication, including product websites.Developed Together Ahead magazine as an internal magazine for Ranbaxy Family. As the editor of internal and external corporate publications; my work had received appreciation from external forums as well.
  • East India Hotels (The Oberoi Group)
    Executive Manager
    East India Hotels (The Oberoi Group) 1992 - 1994

Seema Shah Ahuja Skills

Corporate Communications Internal Communications Brand Management Marketing Communications Media Relations Integrated Marketing Marketing Management Strategy Event Management Strategic Communications Business Development Public Relations Market Research Advertising Leadership Marketing Strategy Press Releases Cross Functional Team Leadership Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing Competitive Analysis Crisis Communications Online Marketing Employee Engagement Copywriting Product Launch Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Branding Lead Generation Pharmaceutical Industry Brand Development Market Planning Crm Product Marketing Operations Management Content Development Media Planning Market Analysis Event Planning Marketing Management Marketing Research B2b Marketing Thought Leadership Rebranding Corporate Identity Reputation Management Sponsorship Competitive Intelligence Brand Awareness

Seema Shah Ahuja Education Details

  • London School Of Public Relations & The Genesis School Of Communication
    London School Of Public Relations & The Genesis School Of Communication
    Public Relations
  • Bhavan'S Rajendra Prasad College Of Communication,
    Bhavan'S Rajendra Prasad College Of Communication,
    Publishing
  • School Of Correspondence,Delhi University
    School Of Correspondence,Delhi University
    English And Economics
  • Institute Of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition, Pusa, New Delhi
    Institute Of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition, Pusa, New Delhi
    Housekeeping
  • Guru Harkrishan Public School
    Guru Harkrishan Public School
    General

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Seema Shah Ahuja attended London School Of Public Relations & The Genesis School Of Communication, Bhavan's Rajendra Prasad College Of Communication,, School Of Correspondence,delhi University, Institute Of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition, Pusa, New Delhi, Guru Harkrishan Public School.

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