Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Dr. Dilmini Udugampola·Deputy General Manager - Pharma Sector
Experienced Manager in Retail Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Community Clinical Pharmacy, with a proven track record in the retail industry. Skilled in procurement and supply chain management, customer service, market research, leadership and team management. Currently leading the Cargills Food City pharmacy chain, overseeing pharmacy operations, procurement, supply chain management and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Dilmini Udugampola
Deputy General Manager - Pharma Sector · Cargills Ceylon
Top SkillsRetail PharmacyRetailTeam Leadership
About
Driving Pharmaceutical Excellence
A results-driven leader in retail pharmacy operations, pharmaceutical supply chain and community clinical pharmacy
Dr. Dilmini Udugampola is an experienced Manager in Retail Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Community Clinical Pharmacy with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Currently serving as Deputy General Manager - Pharma Sector at Cargills Ceylon, she heads the Cargills Food City pharmacy chain including Procurement & Supply Chain, Management & Regulations.
With extensive experience spanning both Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, Dr. Udugampola brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, commercial acumen, and strategic leadership to pharmaceutical retail operations. Her multifaceted educational background combines traditional pharmacy with alternative medicine, supply chain management, psychology & counseling, and business administration.
Retail PharmacyCommunity Clinical PharmacyProcurement & Supply ChainRegulatory ManagementTeam LeadershipMarket Research
Leading Cargills Food City PharmacyCareer History
Professional Experience
Proven track record across Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom
Feb 2019 - Present
Retail Pharmacy
Retail PharmacyCargills Ceylon
Deputy General Manager - Pharma Sector
Heading the Cargills Food City pharmacy chain including Procurement & Supply Chain, Management & Regulations. Responsible for strategic leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance across the entire pharmacy network.
- Pharmacy Chain Leadership
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Regulations & Compliance
- Strategic Management
Feb 2022
Operations
OperationsCargills Ceylon Ltd
Operations Manager - Pharmaceuticals
Management of total pharmaceutical business operations, driving efficiency and growth across the pharmaceutical division.
- Operations Management
- Business Management
- Pharmaceuticals
Nov 2005 - Nov 2009
United Kingdom
United KingdomLloyd's Pharmacy
Pharmacy Manager
Managed pharmacy operations in the United Kingdom, ensuring compliance with GPhC regulations and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care.
- Pharmacy Management
- GPhC Compliance
- Customer Care
Nov 2004 - Nov 2009
United Kingdom
United KingdomTesco
Pharmacist
Provided professional pharmaceutical services in a retail environment, dispensing medications and offering healthcare advice to customers.
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Dispensing
- Retail Healthcare
Education & Qualifications
Academic & Professional Credentials
A diverse portfolio of qualifications spanning pharmacy, medicine, business and psychology
01
Completed
CompletedPostgraduate Studies
PhD
Doctoral Qualification
02
2012 - 2014
2012 - 2014Mahatma Gandhi University, Keralam
Executive MBA
Master of Business Administration
03
2015 - 2018
2015 - 2018Indian Board of Alternative Medicine
M.D in Alternative Medicine
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
04
Completed
CompletedRoyal Pharmaceutical Society
MPharmS
Pharmacist Qualification
05
2004
2004General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
MPharm - Community Pharmacist
Pharmacy
06
1996 - 2000
1996 - 2000Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Pharmacy - BPharm
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy
07
Completed
CompletedInternational Supply Chain Education Alliance
Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
08P&CCompleted
Professional Development
Certificate of Psychology and Counseling
Psychology and Counselling
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Certificates & Credentials
A curated collection of professional qualifications, certifications and achievements — browse by category.
Certificate of Proficiency — Pharmacist
Ceylon Medical College Council
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences · 1996–2000
Practice Certificate — Medicines Use Review
University of Kent · Medway School of Pharmacy · 2005
M.D. in Alternative Medicine
Indian Board of Alternative Medicine · 2017
Leadership Development Programme
Postgraduate Institute of Management · 2015–2016
Management Program
Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya · 2013
Supporting Care Homes with Medication Management
CPPE · Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Understanding & Management of Migraine
PharmAssist · College of Pharmacy Practice
CPPE Postgraduate Education Record
Royal Pharmaceutical Society · 2005
New Medicine Service (NMS)
CPPE · Ref. 41118 · 2011
Antimicrobials & Infection Management
CPPE · Ref. 39867 · 2011
New Medicine Service (NMS)
CPPE · Ref. 41108 · 2011
Patient-Centred Care
CPPE · Ref. 40630 · 2011
Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Institute of Mental Health · 2020
Mindfulness Foundation Trainer Course
Mindful Science Centre · 2021
Emotional Intelligence
London School of Business Administration
Leadership Fundamentals
London School of Business Administration · 2026
Certified Tapedia Expert (CTE)
Tapedia · Certification
Master of ChatGPT
Coursiv · 2026
Master of Claude
Coursiv · 2026
Master of Lovable
Coursiv · 2026
Master of Midjourney
Coursiv · 2026
Honorary Community Pharmacy Award 2025
Online verification · Verified
Engagements
Speaking and professional engagements
Available for panels, workshops and guest sessions on pharmacy leadership, retail operations and the future of community pharmacy in Sri Lanka.
Topics I speak about
Grounded in 20+ years of hands-on pharmacy leadership and community practice
- Pharmacy workforce and the evolving pharmacy workforce
- Pharmacy regulation compliance: retail pharmacy guidelines and practical implementation at community level
- Pharmacy transformation, training and development
- Pharmacy retail operations, pharmacy supply chain, retail pharmacy inventory management and warehousing
- Pharmacy product development and retail marketing strategies
- Retail pharmacy and clinical pharmacy lecturing engagements
Open for invitations
Invite me to speak
Available for
Formats I take part in across corporate and industry stages.
Corporate workshopsPractical, team-level sessions
Panel discussionsIndustry forums and conferences
Industry eventsPharmacy and healthcare summits
Guest sessionsUniversities and institutes
Press & Media
Featured in Business Icon Media
Editorial coverage and the 2026 e-magazine feature highlighting pharmaceutical leadership
Web Article
Business Icon Media
Dr. Dilmini Udugampola — Cargills Pharma
An in-depth feature on her leadership of the Cargills Food City pharmacy chain, community clinical pharmacy expertise and pharmaceutical operations.
Read articleE-Magazine
Business Icon Media
2026 Press Issues E-Magazine
The official 2026 e-magazine edition featuring Dr. Udugampola among the professionals profiled in this issue.
View e-magazine
Contact
Let's Connect
For professional opportunities, collaborations or networking in the pharmaceutical and retail sectors — I'd be glad to hear from you.
Open to professional opportunitiesNegombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka