Ashok Lakhera

Ashok Lakhera is an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a robust background in pharmaceutical industries. Currently serving as Quality Assurance Manager at Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd since January 2023, Ashok leads QMS, validations, and audit compliance efforts. Previously, Ashok held the same position at Cipla from September 2019 to December 2022, focusing on QMS and compliance. Ashok also served as Deputy Manager at CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD from August 2014 to September 2019, managing operation compliance and shop floor investigations. Prior experience includes a Senior Officer role at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, where responsibilities included in-process quality assurance, and an Officer position at RANBAXY LABORATORY LTD, marking the start of a career in the IPQA department. Academically, Ashok holds a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from HNB Garhwal University and an Executive MBA from Karnatak University.