Ashok Dewangan
GM-R&D | 18+ yrs in Pharma Innovation | Transdermals, Topicals & Complex Generics | Expert member for Transdermal at complex-generics.org (USFDA) | Empowering Business Through R&D | Leading R&D Project Management
- Role
- General Manager at Encube Ethicals
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashok Dewangan
I am a pharmaceutical R&D professional with over 18 years of experience in the development of complex generics for regulated markets, including the US, EU, and other international territories. My expertise spans transdermal drug delivery systems, topical formulations, oral thin films, and other advanced dosage forms aimed at improving therapeutic outcomes.Currently, I serve as General Manager R&D at Encube Ethicals, where I lead the transdermal formulation development team and heading R&D Project Management. I oversee end-to-end execution from concept and feasibility through exhibit batch development to ANDA submission ensuring timely and regulatory-compliant product delivery.My core strengths include USFDA regulatory strategy, first-time-right formulation design, site transfers, cross-functional collaboration, and building scalable, high-performance R&D systems. I take pride in blending scientific innovation with strategic execution to create measurable business value.I am deeply passionate about pharmaceutical innovation, talent development, and process excellence. I actively engage with the broader scientific and industry community through expert panels, technical workshops, and mentorship initiatives.Notable achievements include:• 13+ Transdermal ANDA submissions• 4 Transdermal patches successfully commercialized in the US• 2 Transdermal products commercialized in ChileI also serve as a stakeholder expert member for Transdermal with complexgenerics.org a collaboration between the USFDA and the University of Michigan/Maryland. Additionally, I am on the Board of Studies at Shri G.S. Institute of Technology and Science, Indore.Extended Skillset: Infographic Presentation | Data Visualisation | Strategic Reports | Content Structuring | Storytelling | Scientific Communication | Visual Communication a••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
General Manager
Apr 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN
I lead formulation development for transdermals, targeted for regulated markets including the US and EU. I oversee end-to-end product and process development from concept to ANDA submission ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and timely execution. I drive cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and innovation to deliver high-impact, first-time-right formulations that support business growth and successful commercialization.In parallel, I also lead R&D Project Management by aligning projects with organizational goals, tracking timelines, optimizing resource planning, and ensuring on-time delivery. I have implemented digital dashboards, project tracking systems, and AI-based tools to enhance visibility, decision-making, and team accountability across 100+ concurrent projects
Education
Shri G S Institute of Technology & Science
Bachelor's of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics
Shri G S Institute of Technology & Science
Master of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics
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