Pharmaceutical Technologist graduated from UDCT, Mumbai having around 30 years of experience in Pharma Industry (both API-Finished dosage) in Technical & Techno-commercial expertise in - Manufacturing API’s, Intermediates & Finished oral solid dosages, Process engineering, Site management, Engg. Projects, Site revamping, Technical services & operations, Outsourcing Pharma, Business development, Technical operations of CP R&D etc.

Extensively worked on Manufacturing, creating an infrastructure, systems, procedures and creating quality culture in research based MNC having strong global presence.

Understanding & ability to apply the aspects of regulatory affairs, trouble shooting, process development, Technical operations & sourcing, Govt. regulations & approvals etc.

Started career with Cipla Ltd., at Mumbai in their API Mfg. & CP R&D site.

Worked with Research based MNC’s, including UCB India Ltd., an affiliate of UCB SA, Belgium, Established manufacturing facility (API & Oral solid) & CP R&D for Apothecon Pharmaceuticals. An affiliate of Navinta LLC, NJ.

Familiar with all aspect of API manufacturing, including Technical support, Revamping of facility, Regulatory approvals- WHO GMP, ANVISA, EU GMP approvals, Mfg. of G-API & OnCo-API, Mfg. of OnCo Oral solids, Established API manufacturing facility in Argentina etc.