PRASUN CHAKRABORTY

Associate Partner

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India23 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years in global quality and compliance leadership
  • Expert in FDA warning letter remediation
  • Proven track record in building sustainable quality systems
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality and Compliance Leader in the Pharmaceutical industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Quality Systems (qms) & Gmp ComplianceFda 483 Response & Warning Letter RemediationLearning Management Systems (lms)

Other Skills

GMP TrainerComplianceQuality ManagementGxPLeadership DevelopmentStrategic CommunicationsVendor ManagementDirector levelTraining DevelopmentCAPAChange ControlGMPInternal AuditAuditingAseptic Processing

About

Global Quality & Compliance Leader with 20+ years of experience building FDA-ready, inspection-resilient pharmaceutical organizations. I am a senior Quality, Compliance, and Capability-Building professional with extensive experience across multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing environments supporting regulated markets including US FDA, EMA, MHRA, and CDSCO. I have a strong track record in US FDA Warning Letter remediation, inspection readiness, and the design of sustainable pharmaceutical quality systems that consistently deliver compliant outcomes. My experience spans sterile and non-sterile manufacturing, APIs, and complex global supply chains. I specialize in translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, executable quality systems that strengthen operational performance while reducing regulatory risk. Core Expertise • Global Quality Systems (QMS) & GMP Compliance • US FDA, EMA, MHRA, CDSCO regulations • FDA 483 response & Warning Letter remediation • Inspection readiness & audit management • CAPA, Deviation Management & Quality Risk Management • Data Integrity (ALCOA+) • Learning Management Systems (LMS) & capability building • Human Error Prevention (HEP) & quality culture transformation • Change leadership across multi-site operations Key Contributions • Led remediation programs for FDA-regulated sites, restoring compliance and regulatory confidence • Delivered zero-critical observation outcomes through robust inspection readiness strategies • Built and scaled enterprise-wide training and capability frameworks to support sustainable compliance • Partnered with senior leadership to align quality strategy with business and growth objectives • Strengthened quality culture through people-centric, risk-based approaches I am recognized for my ability to connect quality, people, and performance—moving organizations from reactive compliance to confident, inspection-ready operations. Leadership Approach I believe compliance is sustainable only when it is embedded into behavior, capability, and decision-making, not driven by documentation alone. My leadership style is collaborative, data-driven, and focused on long-term system maturity.

Experience

23 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
10 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Viatris

3 roles

Deputy Director

Promoted

Mar 2023Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · On-site

  • Spearheaded remediation strategies for USFDA warning letters, significantly enhancing compliance at injectable plants.
  • Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with USFDA and MHRA regulations.
  • Launched the “My University” Learning Management System (LMS), improving online training efficiency and achieving zero training-related audit observations since 2016.
  • Scaled up capability through initiatives from skill-set to Quality Culture and guiding HEP
GMP TrainerComplianceQuality ManagementGxPLeadership DevelopmentStrategic Communications+4

Associate Director I

Mar 2019Feb 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos · On-site

  • Corporate Technical Training
GMP TrainerCAPAChange ControlComplianceDirector levelGMP+3

Associate Director II

Feb 2016Feb 2019 · 3 yrs · On-site

  • Corporate Technical Training
GMP TrainerCAPAAuditingAseptic ProcessingChange ControlCompliance+7

Intas pharmaceuticals

AGM-Compliance Training

Feb 2014Feb 2016 · 2 yrs · Ahmedabad Area, India · On-site

  • Audited multiple sites to ensure GxP skill compliance
  • Implemented Q Edge TMS LMS across multiple sites, enhancing compliance training efficiency.
  • Achieved zero training-related observations during USFDA, MHRA, ANVISA, and GCC audits.
  • Designed induction programs in local languages, ensuring effective onboarding for contract employees.
  • Guided NIRMAAN- an initiative on capability development across levels
  • Initiated behavioral and quality culture training, fostering a strong compliance mindset within the organization.
GMP TrainerAuditingCAPAComplianceFDA21 CFR Part 11+26

Hospira

Quality Assurance Manager

Jul 2013Feb 2014 · 7 mos · Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

  • Managed quality assurance training across 15 global units, ensuring consistency and compliance.
  • Successfully cleared PAI requirements within six months, demonstrating efficiency and dedication.
  • Developed and implemented GMP training for contract workers and soft skills training for line managers.
GMP TrainerAuditingCAPAChange ControlComplianceGMP+21

Sun pharmaceutical industries ltd

Corporate Quality Learning & OD Manager

Aug 2010Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Corporate · On-site

  • Established the Learning & Organizational Development department at the Sikkim site, enhancing employee capabilities.
  • Launched the Gurukul initiative aimed at training local youth for shop floor operations, fostering community engagement as part of capability development
  • Delivered comprehensive attitudinal and behavioral training to line leaders, promoting a positive workplace culture.
GMP TrainerCAPAAuditingChange ControlComplianceGxP+17

Merck kgaa, darmstadt, germany

Corporate Quality Assurance Executive

Apr 2007Aug 2010 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Managed change control processes, deviations, and CAPA to ensure compliance with cGMP and FDA requirements.
  • Conducted annual product reviews and handled out-of-specification (OOS) results and market complaints effectively.
  • Prepared and reviewed SOPs, validation protocols, and reports, supporting validation activities and method transfers.
  • Audited multiple manufacturing plants and developed skill-set of employees across sites
GMP TrainerAuditingChromatographyComplianceComplaint HandlingCleaning Validation+29

Ratiopharm

Research Scientist

May 2005Apr 2007 · 1 yr 11 mos · Goa

  • Method validation,Process validation,Analysis of raw materials, finished, bulk products,Stability studies,Inprocess,Investigation for OOS and OOT results
  • Review of ANDA reports,Controlling and execution of instrumental qualification validation
  • Method (Tech.) transfer,Preparations of SOP and Specifications,Calibration and trouble shoot of instruments.Area and water validation.
GMP Trainer

Glenmark pharmaceuticals

QA Officer

Apr 2005May 2005 · 1 mo · Goa

  • IPQA activities
GMP Trainer

Cipla ltd

QC Officer

Apr 2003Mar 2005 · 1 yr 11 mos · Goa

  • Method validation
  • Daily testing of RM and PM
  • Handled FP/Intermediate analysis of tablets, capsules, inhalers, suspensions.
  • Handling and calibration of all sophisticated instruments like HPLC, GC, particle size analyser, etc.
  • Maintaining outside party analysis for all the major units.
GMP Trainer

Medicore limited

QC /QA Officer

May 2002Apr 2003 · 11 mos · Aurangabad Area, India

  • ISO 9000 formulation units Aurangabad
  • Testing of raw materials, finished products and intermediates.
  • IPQA of process of tablets, capsules ,liquids, dry syrups
  • Calibrations of instruments and equipments used in QC and IPQA.
  • Catering quality requirements of products mfg.by Ajantha pharma from medicore unit for Europe export.
  • Also look after daily inprocess, quality parameters of mediocre products (herbals and anti-malarial suspension) from 3 rd party groups in Waluj MIDC (Aurangabad)
  • Assisting seniors for FDA submissions/requirements.
GMP Trainer

Education

MBA – Narsee Monjee | M.Tech – BITS Pilani

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Apr 2022Mar 2024

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Technology - MTech — Pharma Operations and Management

Jan 2017Dec 2019

Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)

ISTD diploma — GMP training methodology

Jan 2013Jan 2015

World TESOL Academy

Advanced diploma in Professional Development in Training

Jan 2012Jan 2012

Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

M.Sc — Organic Chemistry

Jan 1999Jan 2001

Bidhan chandra institue,durgapur

HSC — Pure science

Jan 1994Jan 1996

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