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Ananda Rao C

Vice President - Head Quality Assurance and CSV
Navitas Life Sciences

A Proven Quality Assurance and Computer Systems Validation professional with over 21 years of rich experience working with Navitas Life Sciences to support the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of a wide range of drug products and services that improve safety and wellbeing of patients.

A Highly motivated and progress focussed thought leader in QMS requirements for the Pharmaceutical, Clinical Research, Medical Device, and Life Sciences industries with a Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Master's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, MBA in total Quality Management, a certified lead auditor for ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 QMS standards, and currently serving as an ISPE- GAMP India steering committee member.

Proficient in industry requirements of GxP, 21 CFR Part11, Annex-11, GAMP-5, Data Integrity, Good Documentation Practices and PIC/S, and various statutory and regulatory requirements. Participated in and hosted 10+ regulatory inspections from FDA, EMA, ANVISA, TGA, DCGI, CAP, and NABL.

Adept at leveraging vast experience in quality assurance, contributing to conferences and seminars, and developing numerous resources on Quality Management systems and industry best practices. Excel at positively impacting numerous companies in their journey to achieve customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Quality Assurance resource has the power to change the country's economy, are dedicated to teaching quality culture, and contribute to developing sustainable quality standards in India by building high-quality products and services.