Vasudha Chandra

Professional Synopsis:A confident and dynamic Communication Expert with 17 years of exp in Corporate Marketing & Communications ranging from Core Brand Communication to Internal & External Corporate Branding & Communications for Employees, Corporates, Clients & Society. With a communications career spanning across industries such Advertising, Clinical Research and Manufacturing, have hands on experience of working in a multicultural environment of global networks managing internal and external (local, national and international) clients. Have had an enriching experience working in Corporate Communications with some leading Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing companies in India, offering them integrated communication solutions, strategically and programmatically, to accelerate, expand and extend the product life cycles of their brands. Adept on working with immediate and extended teams, managing marketing executives, graphic designers, communication agencies and vendors to execute communication campaigns for the organizations.In the current role, Heading the Corporate Communications and CSR function for a leading Public Limited Manufacturing company, Hikal Ltd having 8 locations across India. Have played a key role in streamlining HR processes, execution of Culture Development and Employer Branding initiatives for the company which have garnered Awards & Certifications for ‘Significant Achievement in HR Excellence’ from leading associations & institutes such as the Great Place to Work, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), World HRD Congress (India and Asia) and the Indian Chemical Council (ICC). Was also instrumental in receving the ET NOW CSR Leadership Award for ‘Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices’ and the 'Best CSR Impact Initiative' Award at the ZEE BUSINESS Presents National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards in 2019 & most recently the ‘Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility’ for the year 2020 and for the ‘Best COVID-19 Response’ from the World CSR Leadership Congress & Awards, 2020. For the contributions made in ‘Employer Branding’, have been recognised by the company with Chairman’s Excellence Award in July 2019.Areas of Expertise:Corporate Communications, Employee Communication, Employee Engagement, CSR, Internal/External Communication, Marketing Communication, Brand Strategy, Medical Communication, Scientific Strategy, Creative Copywriting, Medical Writing, Creative Conceptualization, Digital Marketing, Event Management, Media Relations, Key Account Management, Business Development, Corporate Presentations