Counterfeit Head - Pharma (Delhi)

Job Title: Head Anti-Counterfeit & Brand Protection

Location: Delhi NCR

Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Consumer Healthcare / OTC / Nutraceuticals

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced leader to head the Anti-Counterfeit & Brand Protection function. The role will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to prevent product counterfeiting, protect brand integrity, manage market surveillance activities, and coordinate investigations across India.

Key Responsibilities


Develop and implement the organization's anti-counterfeit and brand protection strategy.



Lead market intelligence, surveillance, and enforcement programs to identify counterfeit products.



Coordinate investigations, product authentication, evidence collection, and legal actions against counterfeit networks.



Work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and external agencies.



Establish product security measures, serialization, track-and-trace, and authentication solutions.



Manage third-party investigators, law enforcement agencies, customs authorities, and industry bodies.



Monitor counterfeit trends, grey market activities, diversion risks, and emerging threats.



Drive awareness and training programs for internal teams, distributors, stockists, and channel partners.



Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and intellectual property protection requirements.



Desired Candidate Profile


15+ years of experience in Anti-Counterfeit, Brand Protection, Product Security, Investigations, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, or related functions.



Strong experience in Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Healthcare, FMCG, Medical Devices, Nutraceuticals, or allied industries.



Hands-on experience in market investigations, raids, enforcement actions, and counterfeit detection.



Knowledge of serialization, track & trace systems, supply chain security, and product authentication technologies.



Strong stakeholder management skills with government authorities, law enforcement agencies, and legal teams.



Excellent analytical, investigation, and leadership capabilities.



Preferred Qualifications


MBA / Pharmacy / Science / Engineering / Law graduate.



Certifications in Fraud Investigation, Compliance, Risk Management, Supply Chain Security, or Brand Protection will be an advantage.


Email : jobs@talentcohr.com