Kankana Barua

Kankana Barua has extensive experience in the field of human resources, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry. Kankana held the position of Snr VP & Global Head Human Resource for Jubilant Drug Discovery and Development at Jubilant Biosys/Chemsys/Innovation from October 2005 onward. In this role, they were responsible for managing HR functions across multiple locations in India and abroad, overseeing a workforce of approximately 1200 scientists involved in early drug discovery and development. Additionally, Barua served as Snr Vice President & Global Head of Human Resource for Jubilant Drug Discovery and Development Services, a part of Jubilant Life Sciences, starting in 2005.

Kankana Barua attended St Joseph's Convent from 1970 to 1982, where they completed their 10th grade. Kankana then enrolled in Gauhati Commerce College from 1984 to 1987, obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on accounts and management. Kankana pursued further education at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India from 1987 to 1989, earning a degree in Company Law (FCS). In 1992, they enrolled at Gauhati University and completed their LLB degree in Law from 1992 to 1994. Finally, Kankana attended Pondicherry University from 1998 to 2000, where they obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM).