Kumar H. Palan is a leading expert in enterprise data management and process optimization, currently serving as the Head of Launch Excellence & Product Master Data at Roche. With over 21 years of experience navigating the complexities of regulated industries, he is passionate about creating a data-driven culture across organizational units. As the Business Process Owner of Product Master Data at Roche, he led the implementation of a BPM-driven Data Governance framework for the Near Patient Care portfolio. His work across Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and commercialization focuses on leveraging process thinking and technology to ensure that high-quality, compliant data drives intelligent business decisions and patient safety.

Roche is a global leader in the research and development of innovative medicines and diagnostics, dedicated to advancing science to improve and extend people’s lives. As the world’s largest biotech company, Roche offers differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and diseases of the central nervous system. It is also the leading provider of in-vitro diagnostics, tissue-based cancer tests, and a pioneer in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche has continually sought better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, contributing to societal progress. Roche collaborates with key partners to improve patient access to medical innovations. Notably, 30 Roche-developed medicines are included on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines, including life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials, and cancer treatments. Roche has been recognized as the most sustainable company in the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences sector by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for nine consecutive years. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Roche operates in over 100 countries, employing approximately 94,000 people worldwide.