Mahesh Darekar
Senior Scientist @Kenvue
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Scientist @Kenvue
Mumbai, IN
Leading and coordinating regional analytical initiatives across China and the Asia-Pacific to enable informed strategic decision-makingAnalytical & Technical Expertise• Deliver comprehensive analytical services to global business partners while ensuring full compliance with GMP, EHS, and internal quality procedures.• Provide timely analytical support for method development, optimization, validation, method transfers, stability studies, and other requests supporting New Product Development and Life Cycle Management for the Asia Pacific market.• Prepare, review, and approve technical documentation including analytical reports, validation and transfer protocols, specifications, and related scientific documents.• Offer subject-matter expertise in analytical instrumentation, data interpretation, and troubleshooting to resolve complex analytical challenges.• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance laboratory efficiency, operational performance, and scientific outcomes.• Coordinate with external laboratories to ensure project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are consistently met.• Ensure all analytical operations adhere to GMP, EHS, and global quality requirements.• Participate in internal and external audits, supporting audit readiness and continuous compliance.• Conduct training sessions to upskill laboratory personnel in analytical techniques, instrumentation, and quality processes.
EDUCATION
Yashwant Highschool Islampur
SSC
Bharati Vidyapeeth
Master's degree, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
ABOUT MAHESH DAREKAR
Analytical R&D professional with extensive experience leading and delivering end to end analytical projects at Kenvue India. I specialize in developing robust, compliant methodologies that support product development and regulatory readiness.Previously at Novartis, I spent over seven years advancing method development for early and late phase drug products, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical chemistry and impurity profiling. My contributions consistently supported new product pipelines through innovative, science driven analytical solutions.My foundation in the pharmaceutical industry includes hands on expertise in method development and validation, strengthening my ability to design and execute high quality analytical strategies.I am committed to continuous learning, precision in execution, and effective cross functional collaboration principles that guide my approach to delivering meaningful scientific and organizational impact.
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