Recognition for Visionary Leadership
Dr. Chris H. Senanayake, the driving force behind TCG GreenChem, Inc., has been acknowledged as a
Global Visionary Leader in Pharmaceutical Innovation by Business Worldwide Magazine. This recognition stems from his role in advancing sustainable practices in drug development, redefining the norms of how medicines transition from conception to market. Dr. Senanayake's foundation and leadership in TCG GreenChem signify a movement towards more responsible and efficient pharmaceutical practices.
The accolade is part of the
2025 Global Corporate Excellence Awards, which highlight the exemplary contributions of leaders and companies committed to innovation, ethical governance, and superior performance across several domains such as
Business Innovation, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Financial Excellence, and
Customer Experience. These awards aim to honor organizations that set benchmarks through pioneering technologies and forward-thinking strategies.
Founded within the framework of The Chatterjee Group, TCG GreenChem was designed to tackle long-standing inefficiencies plaguing pharmaceutical development. The organization positions itself as a comprehensive integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (iCDMO), along with being a Contract Innovator Organization (CIO), which means its approach goes beyond the standard project execution. TCG GreenChem actively collaborates with clients to develop optimal, sustainable pathways from initial molecules to final medicinal products.
Their mission is straightforward yet ambitious: they seek to expedite the journey from molecules to medicines by intertwining cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and a global talent pool, all underpinned by
green and sustainable chemistry principles. Dr. Senanayake's team works diligently from the outset of each project to handle aspects like route design, solid-state and impurity control, ensuring effective scale-up feasibility, and implementing a
first-time-right Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) strategy.
Employing innovative platform technologies such as catalysis, continuous flow chemistry, microfluidics, electrochemistry, and automation, TCG GreenChem enhances safety levels, increases yield, shortens timelines, and ultimately reduces the number of development steps required.
A strong proponent of green chemistry, Dr. Senanayake was advocating for sustainable process development well before it gained traction in boardrooms. His remarkable advancements in creating greener, scalable manufacturing processes have earned him the distinguished
Swiss Siegfried Gold Medal, a prestigious honor in the field of process chemistry. The organization meticulously adheres to the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry in each of its projects, focusing on minimizing hazardous reagents, reducing waste and energy consumption, while committing to delivering effective and economically viable processes that serve the interests of clients, regulatory bodies, and society at large.
TCG GreenChem's innovation center in New Jersey operates in seamless collaboration with TCG Lifesciences in India and selected Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) partners across Asia and Europe. This network enables secure technology transfers, builds resilient supply chains, and ensures competitive manufacturing that adheres to harmonized regulatory standards. Dr. Senanayake's guiding
servant-leadership philosophy shapes the organizational culture encompassing over 1,300 scientists, fostering an environment of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and substantial real-world impact.
Upon receiving this accolade, Dr. Senanayake expressed,
“This award is a testament to the dedication of our exceptional global team, unified by a shared objective to provide quicker access to safer and more affordable medicines for patients. Our commitment to sustainable innovation, scientific rigor, and a vibrant culture is essential for the future of healthcare.”
The Global Corporate Excellence Awards strive to motivate consistent progress by illuminating leaders and organizations reshaping entire industries. Dr. Senanayake's honor emphasizes TCG GreenChem's status as a paragon of sustainable, science-led growth amid an increasingly intricate healthcare landscape.
For further insight into TCG GreenChem and its progressive undertakings, visit
TCG GreenChem's official site. Details on the Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence Awards can also be explored via their
awards page.