Rajesh Kulkarni

Rajesh Kulkarni is an accomplished quality assurance professional with over 27 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as the Cluster Quality Head for Sterile and Non-Sterile Manufacturing Sites at SUN PHARMA since August 2023, Rajesh has a strong track record of optimizing quality assurance and quality control processes. Previous roles include Chief Quality Officer at Cronus Pharma, where collaboration with cross-functional teams led to improved compliance, and Vice President Operations Quality at Endo Pharmaceuticals, where successful leadership of a US FDA inspection occurred. Rajesh's tenure at AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD as Vice President, Site Quality Head, involved clearing multiple FDA audits and resolving import alert statuses, highlighting effective leadership in regulatory compliance. Rajesh's career also includes key positions at Merck, Cipla, Orchid Pharma, Ranbaxy, and Lupin, showcasing a robust expertise in quality and microbiology assurance across various levels of responsibility.