Kaustubh Deshpande

Strategic Quality & Validation Expert | 20+ Years in Pharma | CSV, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance

India

About

I’m a pharmaceutical quality and validation expert with nearly 20 years of experience driving compliance, reliability, and operational excellence across global GxP environments. With a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry and an MBA in Production and Operations, I’ve led quality systems, computer systems validation (CSV), and commissioning & qualification (C&Q) functions within some of India’s leading pharmaceutical organizations—including Lupin, Wockhardt, Emcure, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. My strengths span laboratory instrumentation and calibration, regulatory audit readiness, and quality risk management. I have extensive hands-on expertise with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5, Software testing, and global cGMP regulations, ensuring validated and inspection-ready computerized systems. Key Skills • Computer Systems Validation (CSV) • Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) • GxP & cGMP Compliance • FDA 21 CFR Part 11 & EU Annex 11 • Quality Risk Management • Regulatory Audit Readiness • Laboratory Instrumentation & Calibration • Quality Systems & Documentation • Project Execution & Technical Strategy • Training & Capability Building • Business Development in Pharma Services • Data Integrity & Validation Lifecycle Management

Experience

  • Consultant at Vita Scientia Globus Pvt Ltd
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • e Compliance Specialist at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
    Nov 2019 - Jan 2025 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    computerized system validation and compliance, QMS and documentation, CSV,

  • Assistant Manager at Wockhardt Ltd.
    Aug 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

    computerized system validation and compliance, QMS and documentation

  • Asst Manager at Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Dec 2016 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Quality Control Executive at Lupin
    Nov 2014 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos