Client
Leading multinational pharmaceutical company
Industry
Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
Primary goal
Executive hiring risk assessment
Services
Senior management due diligence, integrity reviews, reputation assessments
In highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, executive appointments influence not only business performance but also compliance, culture and stakeholder trust.
KPMG in India supported a multinational pharmaceutical company in conducting a detailed due diligence review of a senior commercial leadership candidate, enabling the organisation to look beyond credentials and assess broader governance and integrity considerations.
Key highlights
The opportunity
The candidate possessed significant industry expertise and commercial leadership experience, making them a strong contender for the role.
However, due to the strategic scope of the position, the client wanted independent insight into potential integrity, governance and workplace conduct risks before proceeding.
Our approach
KPMG in India undertook an extensive assessment covering:
Source enquiries and market intelligence revealed concerns relating to leadership behaviour, business relationships and governance-related matters that were not evident through conventional screening.
The outcome
The engagement enabled leadership to assess the candidate through a broader organisational risk lens rather than relying solely on technical qualifications and performance track record.
Multiple sources raised concerns about potential vendor favoritism, conflicts of interest, and governance risks linked to the executive's procurement decisions. Additionally, multiple respondents cited concerns regarding the executive's workplace conduct, leadership style, and a reportedly formal employee complaint, creating reputational and employee-relations risks.
The findings supported a more balanced decision-making process, helping protect organisational culture, governance standards and enterprise reputation.
How we make the difference
KPMG in India helps organisations evaluate executive talent holistically by combining discreet intelligence, governance expertise and investigative rigour. We help clients understand not only whether a leader can deliver results, but also whether they can strengthen trust.
KPMG. Make the Difference.
Key Contacts
Maneesha Garg
Partner & Head – Managed Services, Forensic, F&A, HR, Learning, Insight Led sales, Digital business operations and Sourcing
KPMG in India
