Viraj Karekar

Viraj Karekar is an experienced professional in the commissioning and qualification sector, currently serving as Associate Director at MMR Consulting since September 2021, where responsibilities include establishing operations in India and driving business development for commissioning and qualification projects. Prior to this role, Viraj led the successful C&Q project for Biocon B3 at NNE, contributing to a facility that received the ISPE Facility of the Year Award. With previous positions at Syngene International Limited, Hyde Engineering + Consulting, Biocon, Reliance Life Sciences, and Jain Institute of Vocational and Advanced Sciences, Viraj has accumulated extensive experience in quality assurance, validation protocols, and project management across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Quality Management Systems from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and a Master of Science in Microbiology from St. Joseph's University.