Senior Company Secretary - Pharma/Life Sciences

We are hiring a Company Secretary (3 years) for a leading and fast-growing organization in the Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals space, based in Hyderabad.
: Company Secretary
Location: Hyderabad
Industry: Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals
Role Overview:
We are looking for a senior Company Secretary with 3years to 8years of experience to be part of the current team and responsible for corporate secretarial, regulatory, and governance function for a fast-growing life sciences organization. The role requires close interaction with the Board, senior leadership, and external regulators, ensuring the highest standards of compliance and corporate governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable corporate laws
- Support the Head - CS & Legal to manage Board, Committee, and General Meetings, including agenda planning, minutes, and follow-ups
- Act as a key advisor to the organization and senior management on governance, compliance, and secretarial matters
- Ensure timely and accurate filings with ROC, MCA, and statutory authorities
- Oversee maintenance of statutory registers, corporate records, and governance documentation
- Manage compliance related to SEBI regulations, listing obligations, and stock exchange requirements (as applicable)
- Liaise with auditors, legal counsel, regulators, and consultants
- Support strategic initiatives such as M&A, restructuring, fundraising, policy formulation, and corporate actions
- Track regulatory changes and proactively implement compliance updates across the organization
- Strengthen internal governance frameworks, policies, and SOPs
Qualifications & Experience:
- Qualified Company Secretary (ACS / FCS) from ICSI (mandatory)

- 3+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate secretarial roles
- Prior experience with listed companies, large corporates, or regulated industries is must
- Exposure to life sciences, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or similar sectors is an advantage
- Strong command over corporate governance, compliance, and stakeholder management
Key Competencies:
- Board-level maturity and strong advisory presence
- High ethical standards and confidentiality
- Excellent drafting, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Structured, detail-oriented, and compliance-driven mindset