Ashok serves as General Manager & Executive Director, DIA India, leading strategy, operations, and partnerships across the country. A pharmaceutical physician with 29 years of experience spanning the Indian Army, academia, and leading global pharmaceutical companies, he brings deep expertise in clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, and drug safety. Prior to joining DIA, Ashok held senior leadership roles at Novartis, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, and Themis Medicare, leading complex development programs and cross-functional teams. He holds an MBBS and MD in Pharmacology, with executive education from IIM Calcutta and certification in Pharmaceutical Medicine from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, UK.