In this exclusive conversation, originally recorded as part of YourStory’s ‘Women on A Mission’ series, Biocon Founder and Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw talks about her early life, narrates how as a first-generation woman entrepreneur she went about building a world leading biotechnology company in India, and how her father motivated her throughout this inspirational journey. … Continue reading How Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw went from being a Brewer to a Pioneering Biotech Entrepreneur
Inspiring Journeys with Ms Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon and Biocon Biologics, spoke at the India Global Forum (IGF) organized in Bengaluru to celebrate 75 years of Independence and to showcase the very best of the ‘New India Inc.’ The session titled "Inspiring Journeys with Ms Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw" was moderated by Edie Lush who is an award-winning journalist, author, … Continue reading Inspiring Journeys with Ms Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
A game-changing, transformational deal that is an inflection point in Biocon Biologic’s journey of making global impact: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Biocon Biologics on Monday announced a transformational deal to acquire partner Viatris’ global biosimilars business for up to USD 3.335 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition of the business, which is estimated to generate revenues of USD 1 billion next year, will create a unique, fully integrated global biosimilars enterprise. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, … Continue reading A game-changing, transformational deal that is an inflection point in Biocon Biologic’s journey of making global impact: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
It’s a win-win transaction. It catapults us into the global big league: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Biocon Biologics on Monday announced a transformational deal to acquire partner Viatris’ global biosimilars business for up to USD 3.335 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition of the business, which is estimated to generate revenues of USD 1 billion next year, will create a unique, fully integrated global biosimilars enterprise. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, … Continue reading It’s a win-win transaction. It catapults us into the global big league: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Ideas that lead to soonicorns!
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon & Biocon Biologics, recently spoke to the students of CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh on the topic of 'IDEAS THAT LEAD TO SOONICORNS!' In her talk, Ms Mazumdar-Shaw shares some very inspiring stories of how entrepreneurs in India have gone about building Soonicorns, or Soon to be Unicorns, which are highly valued start-ups … Continue reading Ideas that lead to soonicorns!
Prioritising Women’s & Girls’ Needs for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Family Planning Services during Covid-19 and beyond.
As part of Population Foundation of India's Conversation Series, Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw participated in a panel discussion on understanding the vulnerabilities of women and girls, and addressing issues related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and family planning (FP), which have been exacerbated due to the pandemic. In her remarks, she said India … Continue reading Prioritising Women’s & Girls’ Needs for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Family Planning Services during Covid-19 and beyond.
Fireside Chat: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Robert Bradway, Chairman & CEO of Amgen at USAIC’s 15th Annual BioPharma Summit
The USA-India Chamber of Commerce (USAIC) hosted a ‘Chairman To Chairman’ Fireside Chat between Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Amgen Chairman & CEO Bob Bradway during its 15th annual BioPharma Summit (Virtual). The one-on-one discussion covered a host of topics, including the biopharma industry’s response to COVID-19, accelerated adoption of digital technologies, and topics … Continue reading Fireside Chat: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Robert Bradway, Chairman & CEO of Amgen at USAIC’s 15th Annual BioPharma Summit
Vaccines: The Real Game Changer: How do we ramp up the vaccination drive in India?
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder & Executive Chairperson, Biocon talks to Nidhi Razdan on India's vaccination strategies and initiatives on 15th May 2021. The live event was hosted by GITAM University, India. The agenda of the discussion was the current vaccination scenario in India and how we can ramp up the vaccination drive in India. Kiran talks … Continue reading Vaccines: The Real Game Changer: How do we ramp up the vaccination drive in India?
Entrepreneurship, Biotech & Policy
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder & Executive Chairperson, Biocon talks to the students of the University of California, Berkeley in March 2021. As a part of Speaker Series India @ Berkeley, Kiran talks about her entrepreneurial journey, about overcoming numerous challenges in building Biocon into a leading global biopharmaceutical company with a commitment to make healthcare affordable … Continue reading Entrepreneurship, Biotech & Policy
Endurance & Entrepreneurship
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder & Executive Chairperson, Biocon shares her journey of endurance with young entrepreneurs and students as part of the 'Legends on Unacademy' campaign, which is focussed on motivating the country's youth. She speaks about how she started her journey of making global impact at the young age of 25. How despite her youth, … Continue reading Endurance & Entrepreneurship