Pushkar is the Interim Leader of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (J&J IM) India and South Asia. In this capacity he also represents the J&J IM business in the India Governance Council (IGC) for J&J India.
An accomplished business leader, he brings over 24 years of in-depth experience across diverse therapeutic segments (Acute Care, Chronic Care, and Super Specialty) for both self-pay and reimbursed channels. His extensive expertise spans key functions such as Sales & Marketing, Commercial, Access & Policy, Pricing and Key Account Management
During his tenure at Johnson & Johnson (J&J), he has led various business units including Immunology, Neuroscience, Metabolics, Reimbursed & International Business and Market Access. He spearheaded the Profit & Loss (P&L) management by consistently driving business growth, optimizing expenses, and delivering robust revenue growth with a strong CAGR.
Guided by CREDO-based leadership, Pushkar prioritizes putting patients first in every decision. He excels in steering brands and businesses through all life stages—launch, growth, and maturity. His leadership is characterized by a strong commitment to accountability, results, collaboration, and team development.
Pushkar joined J&J from MSD Pharmaceuticals, where he shaped strategy for the reimbursed segment, served as the Country Lead for Key Account Management, championing customer-centricity, and successfully led access initiatives in India as well as in the Asia Pacific region.
Pushkar sponsors the Spirit of J&J culture project and is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to ensure all employees feel valued and respected.
Pushkar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Poona College of Pharmacy and a Postgraduate degree in Project Management from IES’s Management College and Research Centre (IESMCRC) in Mumbai. He has also completed an Executive Certification in Leadership and Change Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli and is a Certified Strategic Account Manager (CSAM) from the Strategic Account Management Association (SAMA).
In his leisure time, Pushkar enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and enjoys music, dance, and dramatics.