Meet Our Founders | Bioplus Life Sciences

Mr. Sundeep Aurora

Founder & Chairman · Chief Executive Officer

Sundeep Aurora is a serial pharma-biotech entrepreneur and Founder–Chairman of Bioplus Life Sciences, with about three decades of experience in drug development and healthcare ventures.

Entrepreneurial & Leadership Track Record

Founder & Chairman of Bioplus Life Sciences since 2004, leading business strategy, general management, and board leadership for over 20 years.
Chief Executive Officer of Bioplus since 2005, with direct operational responsibility for the company's growth and pipeline execution.

Drug Development & Clinical Achievements

Track record of guiding two clinical assets to Phase 3 trials, reflecting late-stage development experience.
Advanced multiple preclinical programmes using metabolic engineering and ophthalmology-focused strategies, demonstrating strong translational R&D orientation.
Enabled disruptive therapies targeting anti-fibrotic pathways to reduce inflammation and fibrosis progression in high-burden diseases.
Author of over 40 global patents in the field of biotechnology, nanotechnology and bio engineering.

Earlier Career & Domain Background

Began his career in corporate finance at Citibank (c.1985–1991), providing a grounding in banking and corporate finance before moving into pharma-biotech entrepreneurship.
Combines scientific, regulatory, and business development experience — emphasising regulatory affairs, a global perspective, and collaborative innovation in healthcare.
During his college summers he interned with Smith Kline in Pennsylvania, USA and Parke Davis in Ann Arbor Michigan, USA.

Education & Skills

BS in Chemical Engineering, Lafayette College, USA (1981–1985) — aligning with his pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovation focus.
Advanced training at the Citicorp Institute for Global Finance in banking, corporate finance, and securities law, supporting capital raising and deal-making capabilities.
Key skills: Biotechnology · Pharmaceutical Biotechnology · Metabolic Engineering · Clinical Trials · Regulatory Affairs · Executive Leadership · Entrepreneurship.

Metabolic Engineering Drug Development Strategic Leadership Regulatory Affairs Capital Raising

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Mr. Sunjeev Aurora

Director & Chief Financial Officer

Sunjeev Aurora is a finance professional turned healthcare entrepreneur serving as Director & CFO and Shareholder at Bioplus Life Sciences.

Current Role

Director & CFO, Bioplus Life Sciences — Bangalore-based life sciences company (in this role since 2004), serving as a key shareholder and guiding financial strategy and operational growth.

Prior Track Record in Finance

Vice President, Structured Finance — GE Capital, New York (2002–2004)
Vice President, Investment Banking Division — Morgan Stanley, New York (1998–2002)
Associate, Global Capital Markets — Deutsche Bank, New York (1996–1998)
This trajectory reflects substantial experience in capital markets, structured finance, and investment banking before transitioning into owning and operating a life sciences business.

Education & Qualifications

BS in Finance & Accounting — Lehigh University, USA (1984–1988)
MS in Taxation — Fordham University, Graduate School of Business, USA (1988–1990)
MBA in Finance & International Business — University of Chicago Booth School of Business, USA (1994–1996)
Certified Public Accountant (New York) · Series 7 & 63 Registered · Six Sigma Green Belt

Skill Profile & Focus

Core expertise in capital markets, structured finance, and investment banking.
Active involvement and interest in healthcare, biotech, and life sciences ventures and networks, including participation in healthcare/biotech-oriented events and venture discussions.

Investment Banking Structured Finance Capital Markets CPA (New York) Six Sigma Green Belt Healthcare Entrepreneurship

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