Usha Iyer, PHD, formerly with pharma firm Strides has joined health sector major 'Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' as director, external communications.

'Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' has imported the Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use in India.

Iyer, has spent 7 years at pharma and medical insurance firms such as Cipla, Max Healthcare and Strides in various communication roles.

She has an MSc from the London School of Economics and Politics.