Mr. C. P. Bothra is a veteran in the Indian pharmaceutical industry, having spent 47 years in the business, with 41 as the Managing Director and co-owner of Medreich Limited.
In 2015, Medreich was sold to Japanese company Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd., marking the first 100% takeover by a Japanese firm in India as well as one of its biggest acquisitions in the country. Soon after, he set up his venture called Lyrus Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, a research and technology-driven global pharmaceutical company operating out of Bangalore.
Lyrus comprises 80 scientists and 40 support professionals with extensive experience in all facets of pharmaceutical development; Lyrus specialises in developing Rx drugs, new combinations, differentiated and OTC products.