Our Amazing Team at RNPC is driven by

Clear purpose,

Trusted Expertise,

Passion & innovation

OUR PROMOTERS​

Dr. Ravindra Purohit

Inhalation Technology Expert
Dr. Ravindra Purohit holds an M. Pharm degree with PhD, and is the Founder and Director of RN Pharma Consulting. Having more than 33 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and 25 plus years of experience only in Orally Inhaled & Nasal Drug Products (OINDP), Ravindra has successfully developed and launched 30+ OINDP products for domestic, regulated and semi regulated markets and was instrumental in commissioning 10+ MDI plants globally. Ravindra also has rich experience in Medical Device & Device Material Development.

Dr. Ravindra Purohit

Inhalation Technology Expert
Dr. Ravindra Purohit holds an M. Pharm degree with PhD, and is the Founder and Director of RN Pharma Consulting. Having more than 33 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and 25 plus years of experience only in Orally Inhaled & Nasal Drug Products (OINDP), Ravindra has successfully developed and launched 30+ OINDP products for domestic, regulated and semi regulated markets and was instrumental in commissioning 10+ MDI plants globally. Ravindra also has rich experience in Medical Device & Device Material Development.

Mr. Sharad Tekade

Sterile and Solid Orals Experts
Mr. Sharad Tekade is Director at RN Pharma Consulting and holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacy. Sharad has 33+ years’ experience in Injectables, including Insulin, Biosimilars, Oral Solids & Liquids manufacturing and has spearheaded operations of large formulation manufacturing units for 15 years. Sharad has expertise in developing facilities, products and processes for USFDA, MHRA, WHO-GMP, ANVISA, GCC, NAFDAC Nigeria, NDA Uganda, TFDA, Kenya, and several regulatory agencies with multinational pharma companies. Sharad has a rich experience in conceptualizing & commissioning new fill finish facilities like LVP, Cephalosporin (sterile dry powder injection, tablet & dry syrup), Sterile injection (liquid & lyophilized vials) including USFDA compliance.
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS

Mr. Ajay Bapat

Packaging Development Professional
Mr. Ajay Bapat is a Senior Pharma Packaging Professional with a Master’s Degree in Bio-Chemistry and extensive training in packaging. Ajay has over 33 years of experience in leading Indian pharma manufacturing companies. Ajay has played a significant role in the development and successful commercialization of many products across all markets, including Advanced Markets. Ajay has profound experience in pharma packaging, in regulated, ROW, and domestic markets with   a techno-commercial approach. Ajay has spearheaded the packaging development activities and artwork management

Ajay has also supported pharma companies in complying with global Track & Trace regulations by strategizing, planning, and managing the entire project, including gap analysis and vendor selection. Ajay has also successfully developed and executed transportation studies, which includes cold chain shipments study & validation, improving supply chain performance while optimizing the costs, sourcing packaging material, machines for automation, cost reduction & conducting packing material vendor audits globally.

Mr. Ajay Bapat

Packaging Development Professional
Mr. Ajay Bapat is a Senior Pharma Packaging Professional with a Master’s Degree in Bio-Chemistry and extensive training in packaging. Ajay has over 33 years of experience in leading Indian pharma manufacturing companies. Ajay has played a significant role in the development and successful commercialization of many products across all markets, including Advanced Markets. Ajay has profound experience in pharma packaging, in regulated, ROW, and domestic markets with   a techno-commercial approach. Ajay has spearheaded the packaging development activities and artwork
management Ajay has also supported pharma companies in complying with global Track & Trace regulations by strategizing, planning, and managing the entire project, including gap analysis and vendor selection. Ajay has also successfully developed and executed transportation studies, which includes cold chain shipments study & validation, improving supply chain performance while optimizing the costs, sourcing packaging material, machines for automation, cost reduction & conducting packing material vendor audits globally.

Mr. Alexandru Chiorean

Pharma GMP Audit Consultant (ECA Certified)
Mr. Alexandru Chiorean is a Master’s Degree holder in Pharmaceutical Technology from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj- Napoca, Romania. Alexandru is certified as a Qualified Person (QP) by the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (ANMDM), Romania. Alexandru is also holding an ECA Certified GMP Auditor certificate by European Compliance Academy -GMP Certification Program, Germany. Alexandru has extensive experience working as ECA Certified GMP Auditor (European Compliance Academy)
Mr. Alexandru Chiorean is a Master’s Degree holder in Pharmaceutical Technology from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj- Napoca, Romania. Alexandru is certified as a Qualified Person (QP) by the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (ANMDM), Romania. Alexandru is also holding an ECA Certified GMP Auditor certificate by European Compliance Academy -GMP Certification Program, Germany. Alexandru has extensive experience working as ECA Certified GMP Auditor (European Compliance Academy)

with valuable experience in pharmaceutical and chemical industries (manufacturing & packaging), as well as experienced in Suppliers Audits across Europe, Russian Federation, CIS and India. Alexandru’s expertise includes – Internal and external GMP quality systems audit according to distinct local regulatory requirements, GMP related audits. It includes finished drug products and API manufacturers, raw materials and excipients suppliers, labelling/packaging suppliers, GDP audits, Medical Devices audits. GMP assessment of manufacturing facilities, Engineering (water systems, HVAC systems), Warehouses, Quality Control & Quality Assurance, analyse risks and classification of findings, prepare the audit reports, CAPA management and actions, and suppliers/auditee response review. Alexandru is a Master’s Degree holder in Pharmaceutical Technology from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj- Napoca, Romania. He is certified as a Qualified Person (QP) by the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (ANMDM), Romania. Alexandru also holds an ECA Certified GMP Auditor certificate by European Compliance Academy-GMP Certification Program, Germany.

with valuable experience in pharmaceutical and chemical industries (manufacturing & packaging), as well as experienced in Suppliers Audits across Europe, Russian Federation, CIS and India. Alexandru’s expertise includes – Internal and external GMP quality systems audit according to distinct local regulatory requirements, GMP related audits. It includes finished drug products and API manufacturers, raw materials and excipients suppliers, labelling/packaging suppliers, GDP audits, Medical Devices audits. GMP assessment of manufacturing facilities, Engineering (water systems, HVAC systems), Warehouses, Quality Control & Quality Assurance, analyse risks and classification of findings, prepare the audit reports, CAPA management and actions, and suppliers/auditee response review. Alexandru is a Master’s Degree holder in Pharmaceutical Technology from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj- Napoca, Romania. He is certified as a Qualified Person (QP) by the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (ANMDM), Romania. Alexandru also holds an ECA Certified GMP Auditor certificate by European Compliance Academy-GMP Certification Program, Germany.

Adv. Anand Mahurkar

Intellectual Property Rights Management
Adv. Anand Mahurkar is founder of AM Legal Associates. Anand is a practicing lawyer who is an Engineer by his qualification. Anand is Masters in Engineering from BITS, Pilani and he pursued his law degree from University of Pune (M.S.) India. Anand is a Registered Patent Agent of the Indian Patent Office and member of Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. Anand has overall experience of 17 years in industry, academic and legal domain.Anand has been working in Intellectual Property law domain for last 16 plus years. Anand’s practice area & includes   patent prosecution &
Adv. Anand Mahurkar is founder of AM Legal Associates. Anand is a practicing lawyer who is an Engineer by his qualification. Anand is Masters in Engineering from BITS, Pilani and he pursued his law degree from University of Pune (M.S.) India. Anand is a Registered Patent Agent of the Indian Patent Office and member of Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. Anand has overall experience of 17 years in industry, academic and legal domain.Anand has been working in Intellectual Property law domain for last 16 plus   years. Anand’s practice   area    &

includes patent prosecution & litigation, laws, cyber laws. Anand is one of the very few practitioners who is actively involved in prosecution and litigation of IP, Cyber, and Commercial Laws. Anand has been instrumental in building IP portfolios of many companies. Anand works on the technology relating to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, mechanical, mechatronics, automation, robotics, jewellery etc. Anand has been on advisory board of a number of start-ups, SMEs, colleges and universities. Anand has conducted more than 100 talks, workshops and lectures on IP, Patents, Legal aspects of business, social media and cyber safety, IP Infringements etc. Anand has experience of representing clients in more than 50 countries and has been a resource person of several national level seminars and conferences. Anand is a trainer at the RGNIIPM which is the IP Training institute of the Indian Patent Office.

litigation ,laws,cyber laws. Anand is one of the very few practitioners who is actively involved in prosecution and litigation of IP, Cyber, and Commercial Laws. Anand has been instrumental in building IP portfolios of many companies. Anand works on the technology relating to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, mechanical, mechatronics, automation, robotics, jewellery etc. Anand has been on advisory board of a number of start-ups, SMEs, colleges and universities. Anand has conducted more than 100 talks, workshops and lectures on IP, Patents, Legal aspects of business, social media and cyber safety, IP Infringements etc. Anand has experience of representing clients in more than 50 countries and has been a resource person of several national level seminars and conferences. Anand is a trainer at the RGNIIPM which is the IP Training institute of the Indian Patent Office.

Mr. Charuhas Ballal

API – Manufacturing & Quality Professional
Mr. Charuhas Ballal has a Bachelor of Science degree and has more than 27 years of rich experience in the Production management and Quality management of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API’s).Worked in tech transfer of API’s and supported USDMF filing  after successful validation in big organisations like, Pfizer, Hospira, Orchid, Kopran etc. Charuhas has expertise in cGMP, 21 CFR part 11,GAMP5, CSV.Handled and involved in regulatory audits

like, local FDA, WHO, MHRA, USFDA, KFDA and EU-countries specific.

Mr. Charuhas Ballal

API – Manufacturing & Quality Professional
Mr. Charuhas Ballal has a Bachelor of Science degree and has more than 27 years of rich experience in the Production management and Quality management of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API’s).Worked in tech transfer of API’s and supported USDMF filing  after successful validation in big organisations like, Pfizer, Hospira, Orchid, Kopran etc. Charuhas has expertise in cGMP, 21 CFR part 11,GAMP5, CSV.Handled and involved in regulatory audits like,local FDA,

WHO, MHRA, USFDA, KFDA and EU-countries specific.

Mr. Mayur Mehta

Investment & Financial Consultant
Mr. Mayur Mehta hails from a business class family having academics in finance and management and practical working experience of around 19 years in domestic and international trade and finance. Mayur started his career while working across GCC, the African continent, and SEA countries on a different level to gain good experience. After relocating to India in 2011, as a natural inclination towards the finance sector, Mayur started finance inter-mediation for start-ups, growth level companies,and MSMEs to avail finances in different modes.Mayur has relations
Mr. Mayur Mehta hails from a business class family having academics in finance and management and practical working experience of around 19 years in domestic and international trade and finance. Mayur started his career while working across GCC, the African continent, and SEA countries on a different level to gain good experience. After relocating to India in 2011, as a natural inclination towards the finance sector, Mayur started finance inter-mediation for start-ups, growth level companies, and MSMEs to avail finances in different modes. Mayur has

with several domestic and international institutions to serve clients with different requirements. Mayur area of expertise includes Debt Finance (General debt and corporate debt, special situation finance.), Investments (Private Equity / Venture Capital investments against minority/majority stakes in the company), Acquisition (Strategic acquisitions or acquisitions through domestic or international institutions), Valuations and Due Diligence (Company valuation and due diligence in case of stake selling/acquisitions, etc.), Transaction Advisory (Create a path for successful deal execution and a win-win situation at both ends.), Post-Deal Due Diligence (To check over the things at the end of the investee on behalf of investors.) and Budgeting and Forecasting (To assist the companies to perform business operations with ease and clarity with total control).

relations with several domestic and international institutions to serve clients with different requirements. Mayur area of expertise includes Debt Finance (General debt and corporate debt, special situation finance.), Investments (Private Equity / Venture Capital investments against minority/majority stakes in the company), Acquisition (Strategic acquisitions or acquisitions through domestic or international institutions), Valuations and Due Diligence (Company valuation and due diligence in case of stake selling/acquisitions, etc.), Transaction Advisory (Create a path for successful deal execution and a win-win situation at both ends.), Post-Deal Due Diligence (To check over the things at the end of the investee on behalf of investors.) and Budgeting and Forecasting (To assist the companies to perform business operations with ease and clarity with total control).
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Mr. Shyam Khante

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Technology Expert
Mr. Shyam Khante is a pharma professional with more than 47 years of working experience specifically in the areas of setting-up projects   for world class Pharmaceutical Formulations/APIs,Manufacturing Management Systems/Processes,Production Technology, Troubleshooting, Dosage Form Development, Manufacturing scale-up,Technology Transfer, Projects and Operations Management. Shyam has held leadership positions with direct responsibility to Board,including international, as well as cross- and multi-functional teams. Shyam’s contribution to the Indian pharmaceutical industry has been recognized by

the IDMA,IPA and EDQM by conferring him with “Best Pharmacist” award in year 2008. Shyam has a particular technical interest in creating world class drug products & substance manufacturing facilities and very high calibre technical teams. Shyam has worked with many foreign & Indian MNCs viz. Hoechst, Burroughs Wellcome, Parke Davis, Smithkline Beecham, GSK, Lupin and Dabur Pharma for the majority of his career. Throughout his long and versatile career, he has acquired diverse expertise ranging from Project Concept Designing, Planning, Engineering & Budgeting, Project Management, Manufacturing Management and Technical Operations, of large Projects and Facilities including special products, such as aseptically manufactured sterile, oncology products. Shyam’s expertise areas include upgradation of existing facilities of both Formulations as well as APIs, in line with regulatory guidelines, capacity and productivity enhancement, debottlenecking, energy efficiency optimization, balancing of utilities, Team Building, Mentoring, and Motivations among others. Shyam has lead team of experts in preparing for the regulatory filings and GMP inspections / audits of various regulatory agencies, such as WHO, ISO, USFDA, UK-MHRA, ANVISA, ENVIMA etc. Shyam brings a consolidated and comprehensive expertise for the clients given his strong professional relationships with associates and colleagues in regulatory agency and various fields such as development, engineering, supply chain, HS&E, management, human resources and regulatory affairs. Considered a subject matter expert in pharmaceutical manufacturing & technology Shyam has been a welcomed keynote speaker and presenter at many association meetings and conferences.

Mr. Shyam Khante

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Technology Expert
Mr. Shyam Khante is a pharma professional with more than 47 years of working experience specifically in the areas of setting-up projects for world class Pharmaceutical Formulations / APIs, Manufacturing Management Systems / Processes,Production Technology,Troubleshooting, Dosage Form Development, Manufacturing scale-up ,Technology Transfer, Projects and Operations Management. Shyam has held leadership positions with direct responsibility to Board,including international, as well as cross- and multi-functional teams. Shyam’s contribution to the Indian pharmaceutical industry has been recognized by the IDMA,IPA

and EDQM by conferring him with “Best Pharmacist” award in year 2008. Shyam has a particular technical interest in creating world class drug products & substance
manufacturing facilities and very high calibre technical teams. Shyam has worked with many foreign & Indian MNCs viz. Hoechst, Burroughs Wellcome, Parke Davis, Smithkline Beecham, GSK, Lupin and Dabur Pharma for the majority of his career. Throughout his long and versatile career, he has acquired diverse expertise ranging from Project Concept Designing, Planning, Engineering & Budgeting, Project Management, Manufacturing Management and Technical Operations, of large Projects and Facilities including special products, such as aseptically manufactured sterile, oncology products. Shyam’s expertise areas include upgradation of existing facilities of both Formulations as well as APIs, in line with regulatory guidelines, capacity and productivity enhancement, debottlenecking, energy efficiency optimization, balancing of utilities, Team Building, Mentoring, and Motivations among others. Shyam has lead team of experts in preparing for the regulatory filings and GMP inspections / audits of various regulatory agencies, such as WHO, ISO, USFDA, UK-MHRA, ANVISA, ENVIMA etc. Shyam brings a consolidated and comprehensive expertise for the clients given his strong professional relationships with associates and colleagues in regulatory agency and various fields such as development, engineering, supply chain, HS&E, management, human resources and regulatory affairs.
Considered a subject matter expert in pharmaceutical manufacturing & technology Shyam has been a welcomed keynote speaker and presenter at many association meetings and conferences.

Mr.Vaijanath Thatte

Mr. Vaijanath Thatte 

Quality Management System (Quality Assurance and Quality Control)
Mr. Vaijanath Thatte has a rich experience of around 30 years in QMS (Quality Assurance and Quality Control) and has driven various organizations to benchmark and enhance the compliance processes in pharmaceutical (sterile and non-sterile) companies. Vaijanath has rich experience & expertise in –
  • Handling WHO, US FDA, MHRA,EU and other worldwide regulatory agency pharmaceutical inspections as Subject Matter Expert.
  • Qualification / Validation Assurance functions related
    to new/renovation/expansion projects of sterile/ non sterile drug product manufacturing facilities including process validation and laboratories including Analytical Method validation.
  • Stability study program as per current regulatory expectations.
  • Regulatory compliances for all markets-Response Strategy and Response Drafting/ Preparation/ Review, Issue Resolution Plan.
  • Conducting training programs on Good Laboratory Practices and cGMP.
  • Setting up new Quality Control Laboratories.
  • He has worked with FDC Limited, Shreya Life Sciences Pvt. Limited, Emcure Limited, Steril-Gene Pvt. Limited, Shilpa Medicare Limited, and Agio Limited.
    to new/renovation/expansion projects of sterile/ non sterile drug product manufacturing facilities including process validation and laboratories including Analytical Method validation.
  • Stability study program as per current regulatory expectations.
  • Regulatory compliances for all markets-Response Strategy and Response Drafting/ Preparation/ Review, Issue Resolution Plan.
  • Conducting training programs on Good Laboratory Practices and cGMP.
  • Setting up new Quality Control Laboratories.
  • He has worked with FDC Limited, Shreya Life Sciences Pvt. Limited, Emcure Limited, Steril-Gene Pvt. Limited, Shilpa Medicare Limited, and Agio Limited.
Mr.vinay Joshi

Mr. Vinay Joshi

Lean/IE & Operational Excellence Professional
Mr. Vinay Joshi is a transformational healthcare professional and nationally recognized Lean and Change Leadership expert. Vinay has demonstrated expertise in systems thinking, operational excellence, and strategy development and execution – the broad-based scope of experiences and responsibilities supported by healthy outcomes with highly complex strategic initiatives and clinical operations. Vinay has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging, and operational excellence with reputed pharmaceutical companies   like   Merck
Mr. Vinay Joshi is a transformational healthcare professional and nationally recognized Lean and Change Leadership expert. Vinay has demonstrated expertise in systems thinking, operational excellence, and strategy development and execution – the broad-based scope of experiences and responsibilities supported by healthy outcomes with highly complex strategic initiatives and clinical operations. Vinay has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging, and operational excellence with reputed pharmaceutical companies like Merck India, GSK India,

India, GSK India,Zydus Cadila, and Dr. Reddy’s.Vinay is a certified Black Belt and qualified MBB in Lean and Six Sigma. Vinay holds a Postgraduate Degree in Pharmacy from Nagpur University and Postgraduate Certification for Management Studies (PGDIM), Operation Management (DOM). He is a Global qualified trainer for Lean & Six Sigma (Singapore) and expert in DOE (London). Vinay was appreciated by GSK CEO for his CSR project on product A and Z project in 2009. Vinay has achieved savings of ₹ 200 Cr for at last two employers in the past in global manufacturing supply (both API and formulation plants). Vinay has trained to certify 20 Black Belt, 350 Green Belt, 700 Yellow Belt, and 1000 White Belt in the last few years. Vinay has won prestigious awards like IMEA, Economic Times award and CII excellence to name a few.

Zydus Cadila, and Dr. Reddy’s.Vinay is a certified Black Belt and qualified MBB in Lean and Six Sigma. Vinay holds a Postgraduate Degree in Pharmacy from Nagpur University and Postgraduate Certification for Management Studies (PGDIM), Operation Management (DOM). He is a Global qualified trainer for Lean & Six Sigma (Singapore) and expert in DOE (London). Vinay was appreciated by GSK CEO for his CSR project on product A and Z project in 2009. Vinay has achieved savings of ₹ 200 Cr for at last two employers in the past in global manufacturing supply (both API and formulation plants). Vinay has trained to certify 20 Black Belt, 350 Green Belt, 700 Yellow Belt, and 1000 White Belt in the last few years. Vinay has won prestigious awards like IMEA, Economic Times award and CII excellence to name a few.