Pratap Kumar Sahu

About Pratap Kumar Sahu

Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things.” – Theodore Levitt.With 14 years in global pharmaceutical packaging (US, Canada, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, and antiretroviral markets), I specialize in compliant, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. From pioneering child-resistant features to enhancing sustainability, my work drives efficiency, safety, and profitability.Core Achievements & Innovations: 30% profitability surge in Canada by replacing conventional folding cartons with multi-layer label technology, optimizing logistics and minimizing packaging waste. 20% operational efficiency gain via reengineered bottle-packaging configurations, streamlining process workflows and reducing material consumption. Risk mitigation & regulatory compliance through the implementation of ISO-certified child-resistant closure systems across diverse dosage forms. Lean packaging optimization for UNDP tenders, reducing leaflet consumption while maintaining pharmacovigilance and regulatory adherence. 15% market profitability enhancement in Brazil by developing cost-efficient sterile powder injectable packaging, ensuring stability and extended shelf life. Serialization-ready GTIN-encoded label standardization, improving track-and-trace capabilities across global manufacturing units for enhanced supply chain integrity. Vision: To drive pharmaceutical packaging innovation by integrating sustainability, material science, and process automation. Passionate about collaborating with industry leaders to redefine efficiency, compliance, and environmental responsibility in packaging solutions. Let’s connect!With a strong command of packaging design principles, regulatory requirements, and cost optimization strategies, I am passionate about creating solutions that enhance product appeal, streamline handling, and ensure compliance with global standards.

Experience

1. Sr Manager Packaging Development,

   Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

   Nov 2010 — Present · IN

   Leading the commercial packaging development activities for Over the counter (US), Antiretroviral (Tender), Australia, Brazil, Canada & South Africa (solid/Injectable) markets. Designed compliant, consumer-friendly printed packaging artworks aligning with corporate identity and ensuring seamless handling. Review and approval of Key line drawings, Artworks, Specifications, Master Packaging cards in Agile as per customer requirement. Review & approval of change controls, Process Non conformance & handling of Corrective and preventative actions in Quality management system module. Review & approval of Standard Operating Procedure, General Test Procedure & Standard Test Procedure.

Education

• Gram panchyat high school, Debabhumi, Aska, Ganjam

  Aska Science college, Aska, Under Berhampur University, Orissa, B.Sc Chemistry

  1995 — 1998