ROLE PLAYERS

DR. ROSHAN PALEWAR

M.S.(Pharmaceutics), M.D.(Alt Medicine), Ph.D.(Psychology), EMDP-IIM, PMP, MSP, BI, 6σ (Six Sigma), DOM, DPM, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, CEO
GLOBAL PHARMA LEADER

• Dr. Roshan Palewar is a well renowned Global Personality with an exceptional combination of Talent & Humanity with a vision to provide Health for All, formulated DocRoSh Health - India’s 1st Integrated Healthcare Platform Technology with Patient-centric approach, providing a total innovative solutions & services, empowering healthcare providers and connects billions of patients to make better healthcare decisions.
• Dr. Roshan is an Entrepreneur, Global Pharma Leader, Advisor, Mentor, Researcher, Formulator, Doctor, Psychologist; International Speaker and an avid Pharmaceutical Professional with 14+ years of richglobal experience.
• His desire for learning is unparalleled; he build strong expertise in the field of Pharmacy, Medical, Psychology and Management. He holds M.S.(Pharmaceutics), B.Pharm, D.Pharm; M.D.(Alt Medicine), Ph.D.(Psychology), EMDP-IIM, PMP, MSP, BI (Business Intelligence), 6σ (Six Sigma), DOM, DPM.
• For his an extraordinary contribution to Global Pharma & Healthcare Industry, Dr. Roshan has been Conferred with “100 Most Impactful Healthcare Leaders - Global Listing” Award at World Health & Wellness Congress.
• Dr. Roshan has also been awarded “TOP PHARMA INNOVATION AWARD” at The Pharma Gorilla Conference and SPER Innovative Researcher Award 2019 at Kathmandu Nepal.
• With his dynamic leadership currently serving with various organizations as Founder & CEO – DocRoSh Health Pvt. Ltd.; Chief Business Officer – Dortmund Laboratories Pvt.Ltd.; Council Member – GLG, New York; Knowledge Partner – Lynk Global, Hong Kong; Expert Healthcare Advisor – GuidePoint, New York; Expert Healthcare Industry – Infollion Research; Expert – IAAIL Insight Alpha's Association of Industry Leaders; National Industry President- NFPS; Founder & President – AIMBC – All India Meru Business Chamber
• As a gesture of his Scientific Contribution, he is on Editorial Board – 04 International Journals of Medical & Pharma.
• He also serves asAdvisor & Mentor to Pharma companies, Pharma & Management Institutes and various forums.
• Dr. Roshan is proven self-starter &Leader workedwith companies like Merck, Novartis, Sandoz, Wockhardt, Dr.Reddy'sat various levels in Research & Development, Project Management, and Program Management functions. In his last assignment with Merck Limited he served as Global Technical-Project Leader in Global R&D.
• He has successfully developed, managed and launched various pharmaceutical products in the Regulated Market globally – US, Europe, APAC, LATAM, CEEMEA
• Dr. Roshan is armored with vast knowledge & developed expertise in Pharmaceutical, Formulation Research & Development, Discovery, Business Development, Project Management; Program Management, Operation Management, Business Strategy& Business Intelligence, Medical, Healthcare Technology, and Psychology.
• Dr. Roshan is the recipient of many awards and accolades to name few are Rising Star Award by EFC; Best Healthcare Award by Worldwide Achievers; Appreciated & Honored by Health Minister (Maharashtra) &ABP Majha News Channel.
• Out of his devotion to society he has Mentored 52 MBA students at the same time Founded “Indian Pharma Opportunities” Facebook group where he provides guidance, career counseling to more than 15,000 members.
• Passion has always been to help patients’ live a happier and healthier life and contribute to the growth of the business vision of the company.

Dr Mandar M Kodgule

Chairman & CEO, IQGEN-X Pharma Pvt Ltd

• B.Pharm. from Poona College of Pharmacy, University of Pune
• M. Pharm. and Ph.D. (Tech) from Bombay College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai. Worked as Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry for 3 years in Bombay College of Pharmacy.
• Certified Patent Agent and Valuator in India.
• Oxford’s “Advance Management & Leadership Programme” Said Business School, University of Oxford, 2012.

Experience
About 23 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry in the areas of Computer Aided Drug Designing, Chemical Research and Tech transfer, Intellectual Property, Business development, Corporate Strategy and Strategic Alliances with companies such as Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Wockhardt Ltd.

Achievements & Awards

• Worked with Minister of Trade and Commerce and Technical Adviser Prof Mashelkar on finalization of draft for Indian Patent Act 2005 and its amendments in 2006.
• Successfully bagged “Maximum Granted Patents Award” by Govt of India and Pharmexcil for Wockhardt for 6 years consecutively and maintained a 100% success record in US Litigations.
• GEPRA’s “Dr Radhakrishnan Gold Medal Award” for “Outstanding Individual Achievement & Distinguished Service in Special Education (Pharmaceuticals)” in Dec 2012.
• “IP Gems of India” Award given by Questel® Group, France in June 2018 in recognition of services rendered in field of IP in Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare.
• “Top Pharma Leaders” Award given by Conference Gorilla in Jun 2019.

Affiliations

• “Expert Committee Member” on Pharmacy Course for RastriyaUchhatarShikshaAbhiyan (RUSA), Maharashtra State.
• Recognized guide for Ph.D and M. Pharm. courses conducted by University of Pune and Rajasthan.
• On advisory board for several Universities for syllabus preparation and visiting professor.
• Invited speaker for conferences conducted by IQPC, IBC Asia, IDMA, UBM, CPhI and various others on Pharmaceutical R&D, Patent Law, Hatch-Waxman Act and Strategic Planning.
• Member for various governmental and nongovernmental trade organizations such as FICCI, CII, Pharmexcil, IPA, IDMA and Continental Who's Who.

Publications: 5 international research publications, 112 patent applications &20 Granted patents.

Shaikh Mustaq Ahmed

Director – Accounts and Finance, SMI Coated Products Pvt Ltd

An MBA in Finance and having an Experience of 21 years in Finance, Accounts and Taxation. Currently working as Director – Accounts and Finance in Middle Size Company from last 15 years.

Achievements & Awards

• Proven business acumen in heading finance functions involving determining financial objectives, designing & implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial control E
• Incorporated subsidiaries & branch offices in UAE
• Expertise in Finance & Accounting Operations, Direct & Indirect Taxation, MIS and Auditing, System Development, Setting-up of New Units / Department and managing Overseas Transactions
• Experienced in analyzing financial trends, building financial models, projecting short, medium and long term goals and assist in setting business direction
• Driving business outcomes, being proficient in managing business operations, assessing risks on revenue & margins and suggesting corrective actions
• Effective in managing P&L and other finance objectives, implementing systems to effectively monitor efficiency, increasing cost savings and productivity
• Directed the financial analysis; internal and regulatory reporting; accounting operations; budgeting; forecasting that led to long-term improvements in cost savings, profitability and productivity
• Supported strategic planning process including financial policies, internal controls, accounting standards as well as corporate-wide restructurings

Soumyanath Mishra

General Manager- Packaging and Development, Mankind Research Centre

Packaging expert currently working as Head–Packaging Development, Mankind Research Centre based out of Gurgaon, India. Have more than 18 years of industrial experience at leadership level with extensive experience in Research, Development and Commercialization of Food & Pharmaceutical products with formulate robust Packaging Strategies with strong focus on Execution Excellence, Safety and Patient compliance and worked in Flexible packaging converter for Food and pharma and various Pharmaceutical companies across India Like Paharpur Industries Ltd, Aurobindo pharmaceutical, Jubilant Generic, Zydus Cadila, Dr Reddys Lab.

I done Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry and Post-Graduation in Packaging Technology from Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Mumbai. My area of expertise are ‘Pharma Packaging Innovations, Pharmaceutical Packaging Development,(Various doses form) Packaging Optimization’ and ‘Packaging Material Studies & Controls’.

Currently i am responsible for Packaging Material/Design Innovations & Packaging Development of new products for Mankind Research Centre( A unit of Mankind Pharmaceutical Ltd).

Received PPL Leadership award in Pharma packaging, Organized by Indian Express Group. A well know Speaker for various national & international conferences.

Lakshay Gupta

Executive Director, P.R. Packagings Ltd.

Lakshay graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2012 with a BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering. Since that time he has been involved in the family business P.R.Packagings Ltd.

Lakshay started out by managing the Rigid Box Production of PRPL, and under the guidance of his father and PRPL Managing Director Mr. Ravinder Gupta, he is currently involved in sales and marketing, corporate strategy and operations, with special focus on the Export Strategy, Sustainable Product Development and Rigid box vertical of the business.

Mr. Chakravarthi AVPS

Ambassador, World Packaging Organization.

‘Global Ambassador of World Packaging Organisation’ and member on the Executive Board. President of INBA H, an Indo Netherlands business Association. Honorary Adviser for Pharmexcil. CEO, Managing Director of Ecobliss India, a global leader in innovative packaging solutions.

Winner of Worldstar awards (the highest in packaging excellence) for five years in a row with 100% success, a World Record!
Also the lone winner of Ameristar award for pharmaceutical packaging innovation from India.
Three and half decades of experience in paper, printing and packaging fields.
Served as chairman of Indian Institute of Packaging, Hyderabad, India.

Published articles in various magazines and participated in live programmes of public interest in TV shows.
Toured extensively worldwide, during the past three decades!
Spoke on various international platforms in more than 25 countries.
Delivered lectures, KNAs, chaired various sessions on various topics and mentored different programmes in FICCI,CII, IIP, CPHI, APF, WPO, Iphex, Elite Plus, FAPPCCI, PEF,INNOPACK, PPL ,WPC, RISI, UNEDO and so many other platforms.

Awards & Accolades :
• UBM recognition award for contribution to Indian Pharma industry.
• PHARMEXCIL (pharmaceutical export promotion council of india) recognition & felicitation
• Padma Mohana award for Industry leaders.
• Packaging Leadership Award from World Quality Congress
• Chairperson for PPL, an Indian Express initiative
• TV 5 business leaders finalist.
• Jury for various National & International awards.
• Secretary General - World Packaging Design and Technology Congress
• Chief Advisor
• Indian Pharma congress

Samir Vijay Limaye

Vice President, WIMCO

Currently heading Projects and Engineering Business at WIMCO.
Designated as Vice President.
WIMCO is fully owned subsidiary of ITC Limited.
Domain expertise in industrial packaging machines , automation and mechanization.
WIMCO provides solution for internal (captive ITC) and external requirements.
Focused on Pharma,Cosmetics,Consumer,Beverage & Engineering segments.
Working with WIMCO since 2005. A total of 14 years at WIMCO
About 14 years prior work experience with ITW Signode in different capacity.
Total 30 years work experience in packaging & industrial automation.

Education B.E. Production Engineering, University of Nagpur
Post Graduate in Management – International Management Institute, New Delhi

Association President for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association – IPMMI/ 2019-20

Mr. Udaykumar K. Rakibe, Ph.D.

Founder, PharmaMantraTM

Udaykumar is a quality professional with a dynamic career steering organization through complex Quality & Regulatory challenges, transitions, building an empowered and talented workforce in the cross-cultural environment within highly competitive products and regulatory environment.

In Year 2006, as Director - Quality Assurance, he was mandated and given the task to execute and spearhead the proactive remediation at Ranbaxy Lab. Ltd. Subsequently since Daichii Sankyo takeover, he was made Head, India and Asia Quality Operations and overseeing the state of control. In late 2011 he was recruited by Intas Pharma Ltd. to create a self-sustaining quality management system. Further, in 2013 he was hand-picked & recruited by Wockhardt Ltd., as Senior Vice President – Quality, to turn around the Quality Management, lead and manage the remediation of Quality initiatives. He has represented the Organisation as Quality Head and prepared, presented and attended the regulatory meetings with IAG/ MHRA/ IMB/ USFDA at London and Washington. Has performed 400+ Audits and faced 500+ regulatory audits.

He has founded the consulting firm, PharmaMantra, a Quality Advisory and consulting firm in August 2017. Since then he has performed Training, GAP assessment Audit, Site support during EDQM/ USFDA, Toxicological PDE Certification, and Consulting assignments for Indian and MNC clientele. He has proposed Corrective Action Plan and worked with senior management to maintain a culture of compliance and trust with regulators. He envisions thorough PharmaMantra, he shall be able to provide the Manufacturing and Quality Leaders the desired insights and advice to reach simple sustainable solutions for the seemingly complex situations/ problems/ activities. He has experience which can be shared and adopted for various stages of the Quality System developments and subsequent evolution to demonstrate the desired Culture of Pharmaceutical Quality

Tarunpreet Walia

Associate Director, Healthcare and Pharma, EMA Partners.

Tarun leads the Pharma & Healthcare Vertical at EMA Partners. He is an established leader with experience in the Global Healthcare and Pharma industry. Over the last decade, Tarun has consulted several pharma companies across various geographies, including US, Europe and Asia. He has worked across the Pharma value chain and has had a diverse experience of working in Scientific, Clinical, Commercial and Business Development roles.

Tarun did his B.E. in Biotechnology, has completed Executive Program in Business Finance from IIM Ahmedabad and has a certification of achievement in Immunology and Genetics from Harvard Medical School. He is also an active member of various High IQ Societies.

Mr. Rajeshwar Matche

Sr. Principal Scientist, Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)

Rajeshwar Matche is a senior principal scientist, food packaging technology who has more than 28 years of experience in research and development in central Food Technological Research Institute. He is Academic council member of 2 Universities and Past secretary and president of Association of Food Scientists and Technologies (India).

He has published over 65 papers and poster papers. He has developed 22 technologies transferred to industries. He has so far successfully executed more than 85 R&D projects. He is editorial Board Member of 5 International Journals and has published 17 book chapters. He has given 12 Keynote talks at various International and has chaired about 15 international conference sessions in 10 different countries.

He is an active member of different Professional Bodies and Technical Committees including FSSAI on packaging regulations, ISO, BIS and has been a Guide to more than 76 students for investigation and dissertation work.

Mr. Sunil Purswani

Entrepreneur | Social Activist | Risk Taker
Royal Pack Industries

I am among very few people who just don’t speak of bringing about a change, but vow to bring it with positivity. I am in the business field since last 20 years, but I am an Entrepreneur since Birth.

I can mention with a great sense of pride that I have achieved a growth in my asset value by 625 times in a span of 20 years through sheer hardwork and devotion.

Starting with a capital of Rs 4 lacs in the year 1996, on a shade, taken on rent, now my industry owns 15 sheds which have been leased to different industries in Vadodara and across Gujarat.

Sunesh Kumar Yadav

General Manager (Sales-Board)
Century Pulp & Paper

"Total 23 years of experience in paper industry and worked in various function - QC & RD, Technical services, Outsourcing and presently in Sales and Marketing for last 12 years and handle all major markets - West Zone, South Zone and North Zone. Had worked with JK Paper, Emami Paper Mills Ltd and currently with Century Pulp & Paper.

Presently working at Century Pulp & paper as General Manager (Sales - Packaging Board) and responsible for Sales & Marketing of Packaging Board business and handling both domestic and export business.

Education - B Sc. and Master of Marketing Management - MMM (Pondicherry University).

Saurabh Gupta

General Manager- R&D (Formulation Development)
Medley Pharmaceutical Ltd., Research Centre,

I have an industry experience of 15 years in Research and Development, have developed more than 200 formulations for India, US, EU, Canada and many ROW countries. I am having 35 patents filed for innovation I did in last 15 years.

I worked for Organizations Wockhardt Ltd, Jubilant Lifesciences Ltd., Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Claris Life Sciences Ltd. In my current role at Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd., I am working as General Manager - Research and Development.

From Qualification background, I did M Pharm in Pharmaceutics and currently pursuing PhD.

Vinod Mulay

General Manager-Business Operations
Bilcare Limited-GCS

I am Vinod looking after business operations of Bilcare Ltd. Bilcare is a PICS, GMP and ISO 9001 certified global Clinical Supplies Company having its base in India and offices in US, UK and Singapore and over 30 depots across the globe to distribute investigational medicines having a group turnover of around USD 400 millions.

I have done my Pharmacy and business management from Pune.

I started my carrier with Boots Pharmaceuticals a U.K based multinational ,with Knoll Pharma a BASF Germany group and than with Abbott Pharma a U.S multinational with total tenure of 25 years in this field.

I shall speak on the topic of clinical trials with respect to Clinical supplies ,its manufacturing blinding aspects challenges with respect to cold chain logistics of Clinical supplies USFDA audit experiences especially with respect to clinical supplies.