N Srinivasa Rao

• Accomplished professional with over 33 years of extensive experience in the API Bulk Drugs sector, currently serving as VP of Operations at a leading pharmaceutical company in Mankind pharma.
• Demonstrated expertise in API Manufacturing Operations, Process Enhancement, Materials Control, and Regulatory Compliance, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and cost control in high-stakes environments.
• Proficient in managing over 80+ API molecules, including Generics and New Chemical Entities (NCEs), while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards set by FDA, WHO, ICH, and other international organizations. 
• Notorious for spearheading total quality management initiatives, adopting a culture of continuous improvement to enhance customer satisfaction and product quality.
• Possesses a strong background in statistical process control, yield and quality trend analysis, and regulatory audits, successfully navigating inspections from prestigious regulatory bodies. 
• A strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills, adept at team building and cross-functional collaboration to meet organizational objectives. 
• Recognized for implementing effective cost-reduction strategies, significantly improving operational efficiencies and maximizing profitability.

Strategic Operations Planning & Leadership

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

Innovation & Process Improvement

Team Set-up & Stabilization

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Excellence

Supply Chain Optimization

Project Management Expertise

Financial Acumen in Operations

Cross-Functional Team Management

Risk Management & Mitigation

Stakeholder Engagement

Vendor Management & Negotiation

M. Tech Manufacturing from Bits Pilani