Kunal Rao Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

 Led 55 projects to secure solid oral, topical & nasal supply chains, contributing to $45+ million annual sales. Executed strategic sourcing of $2.5 million spend portfolio with 40+ APIs, Excipients and Packaging materials. Resolved regulatory and technical challenges with a turnover time of <45 days to achieve project timelines. Collaborated with global stakeholders on a US-based reporting line to manage 3 sites in the US and 1 in Ireland. Secured multiple business deals at CPHI China 2023 by successfully networking with 40+ international vendors. Managed and groomed 1 subordinate over 2 years to enable contribution of business worth $10+ million. Administered 3+ years of experience on JDE (SAP equivalent enterprise platform) of owning purchase orders.

Mumbai Area, India

 Developed 4 complex sterile formulations across Suspension, Emulsion and Gel dosage formulations. Filed 7 New Drug Product Applications across US, Canada and India, leading to successful global launches. Created 50+ regulatory submission documents of Batch Manufacturing Records, Study Protocols and Reports.

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

 Developed 6 Complex sterile formulations across Suspension and Emulsion dosages for the India market. Executed 5 commercial batches at manufacturing site to progress development from lab-scale to plant-scale. Ensured a successful commercial product launch with 50+ accurate, on-time documentation submissions.

Master Of Science - Ms, Pharmaceutics And Drug Design, 9.72

 Awarded the NIPER Institute Gold Medal for achieving Rank 1 with CGPA 9.72.  Qualified GPAT and was awarded a national fellowship.

Bachelor Of Pharmacy - Bpharm, 71.9%

 Awarded title of Distinction for securing a 71.9% overall score across 8 semesters.  Won 1st Place in the Maharashtra State Zonal Level.