Kanshi Sharma
Sr General Manager @Wockhardt Ltd.
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WORK HISTORY
Sr General Manager @Wockhardt Ltd.
Manufacturing Head
EDUCATION
Doctor Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
Master of science in microbiology, Microbiology
IICT – Indian Institute of Commerce and Trade
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations management and foreign trade
ABOUT KANSHI SHARMA
Senior biopharma leader with over 27 years of experience driving end-to-end process development and large-scale drug substance manufacturing for recombinant biotechnology products. A Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, known for leading high-impact transformation initiatives that enhance operational excellence, scalability, and cost efficiency.Currently serving as Plant Head (Manufacturing Head – Sr. General Manager) at Wockhardt Ltd, CSN India, leading multi-site manufacturing operations across four plants (500L to Accountable for strategic direction, operational performance, and delivery of complex manufacturing programs in a highly regulated environment.Recognized for building and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to translate business strategy into executable plans, optimize processes at scale, and deliver sustainable results across production, quality, and cost metrics.A decisive and forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in fermentation technologies and biologics manufacturing, consistently driving process innovation, operational efficiency, and organizational growth.Leadership Highlights & ImpactLed large-scale manufacturing operations with a focus on productivity, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple facilities.Delivered over 50% reduction in manufacturing costs while achieving twofold yield improvement through strategic process optimization and resource utilization.Championed enterprise-wide cost optimization initiatives, reducing consumables (~20%), water usage (~35%), and filtration costs (~15%).Built and mentored high-performing cross-functional teams, enabling strong succession pipelines and individual career advancement.Spearheaded automation and digital transformation initiatives, including implementation of e-batch records to enhance data integrity, compliance, and process reliability.Drove successful scale-up of fermentation processes for 10+ products, ensuring seamless transition from development to commercial manufacturing.Strengthened operational frameworks to improve process robustness, reproducibility, and regulatory readiness in biologics manufacturing.
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