Ajaya Ranjan Padhi

Ajaya Ranjan Padhi is a seasoned quality management professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as the Head of Corporate Quality Strategy and Integration at Zentiva since June 2020, Ajaya leads quality oversight for business deals and portfolio integrations while implementing a comprehensive Quality Strategy across the organization. Prior roles at Zentiva include Head of Corporate QMS & Quality Strategy, Global Quality Strategy Program Execution Head, and various leadership positions in Site Quality Operations for Pharma Formulations and APIs. Ajaya's career began in 2004 and includes key positions at Sanofi, Alkem Laboratories Ltd., and other firms, showcasing expertise in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Educational credentials include a B Pharmacy degree from Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Diploma in Computer Application from Orissa Computer Academy.