Harun Shaikh

Harun Shaikh is a seasoned professional in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as the Global Pharma Outsourcing Manager at Croda since April 2024. Prior experience includes significant roles at Xellia Pharmaceuticals, where Harun was the Global Category Manager for API from August 2017 to March 2024, focusing on API sourcing and external manufacturing management, and as Senior Manager for Third Party Operations. Harun's career also includes a tenure at Neuland Laboratories Limited as Senior Manager for Business Development in Europe, specializing in contract manufacturing and key account management, as well as roles in research and development of APIs. Earlier positions include Group Leader at Hikal Ltd and Senior Scientist at Evotec. Harun earned a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Kiel University and an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from Savitribai Phule Pune University.