Dr Deva H. Puranam PhD MBA FRSC FRSM — CEO
I am a transformational life sciences executive and trusted advisor to global pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations, with nearly 30 years of international leadership experience across regulated manufacturing, quality systems, and regulatory compliance. My work sits at the intersection of science, regulation, policy, and patient trust, helping organizations translate complex regulatory expectations into sustainable operational capability. I am frequently engaged by executive leadership and boards to advise on GMP remediation, inspection readiness, data integrity programs, and quality governance redesign. My focus is on moving organizations from reactive compliance to mature, inspection‑ready systems that support continuity, growth, and long‑term credibility with global health authorities. This work has enabled business expansion, product launches, capacity growth, and improved market access, while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety. My advisory approach is grounded in root‑cause analysis, risk‑based decision‑making, leadership accountability, and effectiveness verification, ensuring corrective actions are not only implemented but sustained. I place strong emphasis on governance, executive oversight, and capability building, recognizing that compliance outcomes are ultimately driven by leadership and culture. I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), reflecting my commitment to scientific rigor and professionais standards. My executive education includes MIT programs in Artificial Intelligence for Pharma & Biotech and the London Business School Senior Executive Programme, shaping my perspective on modern leadership, strategic transformation, and the responsible integration of AI and data‑driven decision‑making in regulated environments. I bring to boards a calm, structured, and forward-looking perspective, focused on managing risk, enabling growth, and strengthening trust with regulators, patients, and shareholders alike.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Life Sciences executive with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience: 30 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Board Advisory Services
- Executive Management
- Quality Systems Design
- Operational Risk Management
- Operations Management
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance Audits
- Quality Control
Career Highlights
- Nearly 30 years of leadership in life sciences.
- Expert in regulatory compliance and quality systems.
- Fellow of prestigious medical and chemistry societies.
Work Experience
Padgett Group
Managing Partner and Board Adviser (2 mos)
P&A Group
Senior Executive Partner and Global VP (9 mos)
Senior Executive Partner (1 yr)
Royal Society of Medicine
Fellow (1 yr 4 mos)
Royal Society of Chemistry
Fellow (1 yr 8 mos)
Viatris
Head of Global Quality Investigations, Surveillance and Regulatory Communications (1 yr 3 mos)
Head of Global Quality Investigations and Regulatory Communications (1 yr)
Head of Global Quality Investigations (1 yr 1 mo)
Mylan
Head , Global Quality Investigations (1 yr 5 mos)
Head , Regional Quality Compliance (1 yr 1 mo)
Senior Director - Global Quality Operations (1 yr 9 mos)
Senior Director, Global Injectables Quality Conformance (6 mos)
Baxter International Inc.
Vice President - Global Quality Operations (1 yr 2 mos)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Global Director of Quality, Engineering, Regulatory (1 yr 2 mos)
Global Director of Quality, Regulatory, Compliance and New Product Development (2 yrs 2 mos)
Global Director of Quality (6 mos)
US Department of Homeland Security
Member, Homeland Security Critical Sector Information Network (12 yrs 11 mos)
USAMRDC , US Army Medical Research & Development Command https://mrdc.amedd.army.mil/
Director, Quality & BioSafety (9 mos)
USAMRDC , US Army Medical Research & Development Command https://mrdc.amedd.army.mil/
Manager-Quality Assurance and Safety (8 mos)
USAMRDC US Army Medical Research & Development Command https://mrdc.amedd.army.mil/
Senior Director of GxP Quality, Regulatory, Product Development, Post Market Vigilance (3 yrs 1 mo)
USAMRDC US Army Medical Research & Development Command https://mrdc.amedd.army.mil/
Quality Assurance Scientist (1 yr 3 mos)
Custom Analytical Services
Senior Manager- Quality Operations (3 yrs 11 mos)
JM TESTING SERVICES
Sr.QC Analyst (1 yr 10 mos)
Ranbaxy and Ranbaxy-Eli Lily
Quality Control Officer (GMP & GLP Laboratories) & Tech Services Officer (5 yrs 9 mos)
Piramal Enterprises Limited (Formerly Sumitra Pharma)
Analyst Supervisor (2 yrs 2 mos)
Education
Leadership and Administration at London Business School
AI in Pharma and Biotech at MIT Sloan School of Management
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Andhra University
MBA at University of Madras
Leadership Development Program at Center for Creative Leadership
Certificate Course at University of South Florida
MSc at Andhra University
Bachelor's degree at Andhra University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Andhra University
Organizational Leadership at London Business School
SEP at London Business School
SEP at London Business School
SEP at London Business School