
Hyderabad, 25th April 2026: The coveted “Best HR Consulting Partner – Pharma Industry” award was bestowed on Verch Consulting LLP, at the prestigious NextGen Pharma Summit and Awards, at Hitex, Hyderabad. Verch Consulting LLP, is a rapidly expanding HR consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
Shri Damodar Raja Narasimha, Hon’ble Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare, and Science & Technology, Government of Telangana; presented the Award to Dr. Chikkala Venugopal Rao, Founder and CEO of Verch Consulting LLP; in recognition of the firm’s contribution to strengthening talent ecosystems in the pharma industry.
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Hyderabad, Verch Consulting LLP has quickly built a strong reputation for delivering specialized HR solutions, including executive search, leadership hiring, compensation benchmarking, and strategic HR advisory. The firm is known for its expertise in niche and critical roles across API, formulations, bio-technology and life sciences.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Chikkala Venugopal Rao, Founder and CEO, Verch Consulting LLP, said, “This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering high-impact, client-centric HR solutions and driving meaningful growth for our partners.”
Dr. Rao, an experienced HR professional with over 16 years of expertise, holds a PhD in Human Resource Management from Andhra University and has mentored over 27,000 youth in employment and career development initiatives.
With a consultative and data-driven approach, Verch Consulting continues to expand its presence across leading pharmaceutical companies in India, positioning itself as a trusted partner for sustainable talent solutions.
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