Vaibhav Dolare

Global Head Quality, ESO Injectables at Sandoz

Holzkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

About

Enriched leadership of 30+ years in Pharmaceutical Quality function with increasing roles, in and outside Novartis/Sandoz. Strong background of GxP areas including QMS, Audit & Compliance & Regulatory requirements of Finished Dosage Forms & API manufacturing. In my current role, I am leading highly motivated team of quality professionals spread across the globe who are working closely with our Injectables CMOs. - Expertise in Sterile / Aseptic Manufacturing & Quality aspects. - Significant track record of Health Authority Inspection Management (US FDA/EU). - Experience of implementation of sustainable Quality Systems, Data Integrity & Culture Change initiatives and projects (new, remediation and divestments). - Ability to deliver strong results in a matrix structure and diverse cultures. - Strongly believe in empowering people to unleash their potential.

Experience

  • Sandoz (3 yrs 3 mos)
    • Global Head Quality, ESO Injectables
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Global Lead Quality- Asepctic Manufacturing
      Mar 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Global Head Quality - Anti infectives
      Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr

  • Novartis (6 yrs 4 mos)
    • Global Head QA Operations, Sandoz TechOps at Novartis
      Sep 2020 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Provided leadership and managed Quality related aspects of the operational business of Anti-Infectives & Sterile products manufacturing sites of Sandoz TechOps. Oversight & support to sites to ensure continuous improvements and operational excellence. Sites operations includes API, Sterile API, OSD and Sterile formulation manufacturing spread across Europe and Canada.

    • Global Head QA Operations, Anti-infectives (AICO-NTO)
      May 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Global Head QA Operations, Steriles - Anti-infectives & ChemOps
      May 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Head Quality Operations (Site Quality Head) at Sandoz
    Nov 2006 - Dec 2016 · 10 yrs 2 mos

  • Head Of Quality Control at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
    Aug 2002 - Nov 2006 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Officer, QC at Lupin Limited
    Aug 1995 - Aug 2002 · 7 yrs 1 mo