Nakul Matekar

About Nakul Matekar

With over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, I specialize in API procurement, contract manufacturing, and operational excellence. Currently serving as Associate Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals, I bring a mission-driven approach to sourcing complex chemicals and intermediates for commercial API production. My focus lies in aligning procurement strategies with the organization’s goal of delivering innovative and quality-driven healthcare solutions while fostering collaboration and efficiency within the supply chain. At Emcure Pharmaceuticals, I oversee the procurement of critical raw materials and manage end-to-end contract manufacturing operations for APIs, including hormonal and oncology products. By leveraging expertise in GMP standards and technology transfer, our team ensures efficient production processes and optimal equipment utilization at leased sites. Additionally, I contribute to product costing initiatives, driving cost optimization and supporting the company’s commitment to accessible healthcare.

Experience

1. Associate Director (AVP) - Purchase and Contract Manufacturing

   Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited

   Apr 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Heading Purchase and Contract Manufacturing operations for API vertical. Key responsibility include:1. Overseeing procurement of chemicals, solvents, and intermediates for the commercial manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).2. Identifying and sourcing complex chemicals and intermediates to support commercial production, scale-up, and development activities.3. Managing end-to-end contract manufacturing operations for intermediates and APIs, including hormonal and oncology products.4. Ensuring efficient operations and optimal utilization of equipment at leased manufacturing sites.5. Driving product costing initiatives and continuous optimization efforts to improve cost efficiency.6. Leading cost improvement programs to enhance overall profitability and operational efficiency.7. Managing payments and cash flow across all procurement and contract manufacturing activities.8. Ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness at Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) sites.

Education

• JNEC, Aurangabad

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Chemical Engineering

  1994 — 1998

• Bharatiya Vidhya Mandir, Hingoli

  SSC

  1992

• Adarsh College, Hingoli

  HSC, Science

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Technology Transfer
• Validation
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Fda
• Capa
• Change Control
• Regulatory Requirements
• Gmp
• Regulatory Affairs
• Cleaning Validation