Priyadarshani has been promoted to communications lead - Roche Diagnostics India and Neighbouring Markets. Sharma has been with Roche for 5 years and previously was cluster communications head - India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA). In that role, she lead internal & external communications for over 75 countries within India, the Middle East & Africa.

With 19 years of experience as a communicator, she has worked with Weber Shandwick, Mahindra Holidays and Resorts, and L&T General Insurance.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Roche Diagnostics India Pvt Ltd. have recently signed an MoU to set up a Centre of Excellence in Manipal, Karnataka.