Mridula Rai has recently been appointed as the Director and Head of HR at Labcorp, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career. With a strong background in HR leadership and a proven track record across the Pharma, Healthcare, Retail, Media & Financial service segments. Mridula is set to lead Labcorp’s People Strategies and Business Partnering functions with a focus on diversity, global HR strategies, and employee experience. Her new role will involve overseeing Labcorp India’s human resources strategies and operations, where she will emphasize talent development and organizational efficiency, fostering an environment that supports employee growth and contributes to the company’s success.
Mridula’s career journey spans over two decades, during which she has built a reputation as a seasoned C-Suite HR professional. Before joining Labcorp, she was instrumental in leading the business partnering function for global capability centers at Novonesis, a Novo Group company. Her strategic vision and effective leadership played a crucial role in aligning HR practices with business objectives, ensuring the organization’s workforce was well-equipped to meet global challenges. At Labcorp, she is expected to bring this same level of strategic insight and leadership, driving the company’s HR initiatives forward.
In addition to her role at Novonesis, Mridula has held significant positions in other renowned organizations. In her previous stints in various industries she has managed HR functions across multiple global locations, demonstrating her ability to lead diverse teams and implement HR strategies on a large scale and further honed her skills in recruitment, statutory compliance, and organizational development, talent management
An alumnus of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) & Alliance Business School(ABS). Mridula has consistently demonstrated her commitment to professional growth and excellence. Her certifications in Organizational Development (OD) and as a Certified Meta NLP Coach, along with her active participation in global HR forums, have earned her recognition, including the Global Women Inspiration Award. These accolades reflect her influence and contributions to the HR field, particularly in advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
In her new role at Labcorp, Mridula will be instrumental in shaping the future of HR within the organization. Her strategic approach, combined with her extensive experience, positions her to lead Labcorp’s HR function with a focus on innovation and excellence. As she steps into this pivotal role, the company is poised to benefit from her leadership, as she works to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that aligns with Labcorp’s global vision and objectives.
