Ramesh Kantaria

About Ramesh Kantaria

With two decades of FMCG and Nutraceutical expertise, I\'m the catalyst behind product innovation, business growth, and operational excellence: I\'ve spearheaded end-to-end R&D projects, led the successful launch of Saffola Fittify, and consistently achieved business milestones: My strategic vision combines innovation with consumer insights, shaping category roadmaps that drive results and customer satisfaction: I\'m committed to delivering quality products, on time, and on budget. My track record in guiding cross-functional teams speaks for itself: Identifying value opportunities, adopting new tech, and staying ahead of industry trends are my trademarks: I ensure compliance and quality in all projects, supporting regulatory teams and maintaining data integrity: I\'ve nurtured strong partnerships, aligning vendor capabilities with business needs: My leadership fosters cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and driving double-digit growth. Let\'s connect and explore how I can drive transformation and success for your organization. Together, we\'ll make a difference in the consumer healthcare industry: & & , & & & ℂ ℂ: & & & & , &

Experience

1. Head Npd (R & d) and Manufacturing Operations

   Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

   Jun 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Translating customer needs and market trends into effective R&D strategies and operational plans, elevating overall customer satisfaction Enforcing rigorous post-launch evaluations for every project, ensuring meticulous execution of business cases Orchestrating seamless collaboration with cross functionals teams for timely and successful product delivery Spearheading the management of product life cycles, focusing on safety, efficacy, sustainability, and affordability Directing efficiency enhancements to optimize cost-effectiveness, incorporating new technologies while mitigating R&D operational risks in the consumer healthcare realm Nurturing and guiding talented team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, swift execution, and consumer-centric go-to-market strategies in alignment with business values Providing invaluable support to regulatory, legal, and nutrition teams through claims substantiation Thoroughly reviewing batch manufacturing records, specifications for raw materials, packaging, and finished products, while maintaining an organized project records archive and facilitating peer review systems Assessing vendor capabilities and ensuring compliance with vendors Playing a pivotal role in recognizing technical and production capacities, while aligning the cost of goods sold (COGS) with DRL\'s business requirements Offering support to third-party entities in aligning their systems and processes with DRL\'s Quality and Financial audit standards Oversaw clinical trials, validating functional food product efficacy: Spearheading R&D operations site having a team of multiple direct resources to accomplish bottom line growth in 2022-23 Set up an agile team of people in R&D consisting new product development, analytical R&D, sensory, packaging development and manufacturing operations for Nutraceuticals, India and Emerging markets

Education

• Saurashtra University, Rajkot

  B.E. - Chemical Engineering

• University of Mumbai

  Ph.D., Chemical Engineering

  2003 — 2007

• Indian School of Business

  General Management Programme, BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES

  2023 — 2023

• The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

  M.Tech, Chemical Engineering

  2000 — 2002