Board of DirectorsVisionary leaders to pave the way for success
Chairman and MD,
Bharat Parenterals Limited
With an experience of more than 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Mr. Bharat Desai is a respected pharmaceutical entrepreneur leading a publicly traded Indian pharmaceutical company - Bharat Parenterals Limited.
Under his leadership the company has navigated the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry, establishing a diverse range of products in domestic & international markets creating a strong global presence, and exporting to more than 40 countries globally, capturing opportunities in the international market. With a strong belief in delivering Quality - consistently, Bharat Parenterals is also a preferred supplier of generic medicines for various state & local government hospital requirements.
Spanning his career, he has held various positions of authority in important councils & associations, dedicating his time & expertise to benefit of the industry at large. Mr. Bharat R. Desai currently holds the status of President: Savli East Waghodia West Association of Industries, Gujarat State. He has also served as a member of PHARMEXCIL (Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India) & Chairman of the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association - Gujarat State Board (IDMA-GSB).
Mr. Bharat Desai's achievements and reputation as a respectable industrialist highlight his significant contributions to the industry.
CEO, Varenyam Healthcare
Mr. Bhahim Desai is the Chief Executive Officer of Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltd - a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company with market leadership in the hospital and critical care segment.
A passionate professional, with strong business acumen, he started the company in the year of 2016, in collaboration with Bharat Parenterals Ltd. He is also an integral part of the core team at Bharat Parenterals Ltd in the role of Business Development in international markets.
With his exposure to International pharmaceutical industry practices and quality parameters, Mr. Bhahim Desai aspires to bring global quality standards to the Indian markets with innovative products.
Founder and CEO,
Auxilla Pharmaceuticals LLP
With more than 20 years of modified drug delivery expertise, Mr. Manish Umrethia successfully pursued his Ph.D. and Post Doctorate in Liposomal Drug Delivery.
Having previously served leadership roles at prestigious organizations such as Sun Pharma Advanced Research Centre, Norbrook Laboratories, and Sanofi-Actavis, he has successfully developed 3 approved 505(b)(2)s in his tenure.
With a passion for complex discoveries, combined with a strong acumen for go-to-market strategies, he envisions a changed pharmaceutical landscape with India at the forefront of Research & Development in the years to come.
Management TeamTurning strategies into results
Chief Operating Officer
>25 years of leadership roles in operations, manufacturing sciences and technology including new drug delivery systems and complex products
Last Held Positions
- Sr. VP Operations - Biological E. Ltd.
- VP Operations - Sun Pharma
- Sr. Director and Head Injectables MSAT - Dr. Reddy's
- Sr. Unit Head - Cipla Ltd.
Vice President, Quality
>35 years of QA leadership and corporate quality functions
Faced >30 regulatory audits including 15+ USFDA audits
A Long stint as quality head for formulations site supplying multiple complex products including long-acting depot formulations
Last Held Positions
- VP, Corporate Quality - Sun Pharma
- GM, Quality - Sun Pharma
Head of Quality Control
>30 years of comprehensive analytical, stability and Microbiology expertise in complex formulations
Last Held Positions
- Head Quality Control - Ajanta Pharma
- Head Quality Control - Zydus Group
- Director Quality Control and Microbiology - Nesher Pharmaceuticals, USA
Head of Quality Assurance M.Sc. (Microbiology)
>27 years of QA leadership in corporate quality, site lead for quality management for formulations including complex injectables with USFDA, MHRA, EMA, TGA, WHO, PMDA, CDSCO and many more approval
Last Held Positions
- Director of Quality - Emcure
- Quality Head - Sun Pharma
- DGM QA - Zydus
- AGM - Intas
Head of Human Resources Masters in HRM
>16 years of outstanding experience in people management.
Expertise in HR Systems, change management, HR processes, best HR practices for people development and HR digitalization.
Last Held Positions
- Clustur HR Head - RPG Lifesciences
- Lead HR - Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
- Head HR - Zydus Group
- Lead HR - German Based MNC - GEA Group
- Head HR - SPC Lifesciences