Ravinder Kunta

About Ravinder Kunta

23+ years of Global Biopharma Leadership across Pharmaceutical, Biotech, CRO/CDMO, and GenericDrug organizations, driving commercial, preclinical, and clinical programs across North America,Europe, Japan, and Asia-Pacific markets.⁍ Strong Scientific & Technical Foundation in Pharmaceutical R&D, with expertise across preclinical /clinical operations, custom synthesis, NCE innovation, process scale-up, and Technology Transfer,enabling effective translation of complex science into scalable, compliant global delivery models.⁍ Global Program Delivery & Capability Leadership, building and leading India-based teams to supportenterprise program execution, portfolio delivery, and multi-site scalable operations.⁍ End-to-end Program and Portfolio Delivery expertise, including portfolio prioritization, pipelineassessment, and technology transfer coordination, manufacturing scale-up, RFI/RFP oversight, andmulti-site program execution, ensuring compliant and timely global operations.⁍ Enterprise Program & Portfolio Leadership, driving Stage-Gate/Phase-Gate program frameworks,project and portfolio management systems, executive dashboards, and data-driven decision models toimprove delivery speed, accuracy, and operational discipline.⁍ Technology-forward Transformation Focus, leveraging digital platforms, automation, and AI-enabledtools to enhance program tracking, resource utilization, risk management, and delivery effectivenessacross global work streams.⁍ Cross-functional and Global Team Leadership, partnering with R&D, Regulatory, Quality,Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT/Technology teams to deliver integrated, compliant, high impact program outcomes across geographies and time zones.⁍ Talent & Leadership Development Champion, mentoring program and project managers, buildinghigh-performing teams, driving accountability, and embedding continuous learning, digital fluency, andbest-practice delivery methodologies.⁍ Trusted Advisor & Executive Stakeholder Partner, influencing senior leaders, aligning programexecution to global objectives, and bridging time zones, cultures, and functions to ensure seamlessdelivery of multi-site technology and operational initiatives.⁍ Financial & Operational Leadership, managing program budgets, resource planning, vendor/partneroversight, and optimizing cost-to-value outcomes for multi-site program delivery.⁍ Change & Transformation Leader, driving adoption of new technologies, operating models, and waysof working across complex, multi-cultural, global organizations

Experience

1. Global Business Development

   Hetero

   May 2021 — Present · IN

   Directed end-to-end business development and project management, from pipeline evaluation andRFP/RFI response to technology transfer and commercial delivery.⁍ Generated multimillion dollar revenue through contract manufacturing and built long-term clientrelationships with global innovators.⁍ Maintained and optimized Program and Project portfolio management workflows, providing guidanceon Development Plans and ensuring governance compliance.⁍ Established centralized PM processes, applied quality checks, and coordinated interfaces between PPM systems, executive dashboards, and other applications for accurate, high-integrity Program data and reporting.⁍ Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Scientific, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain,and Commercial) to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and support OTIF delivery across multisiteglobal operations.⁍ Leveraged AI-powered tools (Zoom Info, Global Data, Biotech Gate, Corelli’s, Lusha) for lead generation, client identification, strategic decision-making and program tracking insights.⁍ Gathered user feedback, improved usability of project management tools, and contributed to traininginitiatives to promote program delivery best practices.⁍ Supported portfolio governance by recording IMB/Board decisions, ensuring consistent execution ofapproved processes.⁍ Developed reports and dashboards for senior leadership to enable timely, data-driven, program-leveldecision-making.

Education

• Kakatiya University, Warangal

  Bachelor's degree, Bio-chemistry

  1996 — 1999

• Platinum Jubilee High School, Warangal

  School

• Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar

  Master of Business Administration - MBA (Institute of computer and Business management), Marketing & HR

• Osmania University

  Master's degree, Organic chemistry

  2000 — 2002

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (Registered), Proteomics

Skills

• Management
• Biotechnology
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Gmp
• R&D
• CRO
• Business Planning
• Drug Development
• Validation
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Market Research
• Biochemistry
• Business Development
• Organic Chemistry
• Drug Discovery
• Glp
• Regulatory Affairs
• Lifesciences
• Purification
• Strategic Alliances
• Clinicl Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Life Sciences
• Chemistry
• Technology Transfer
• Global Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Good Laboratory Practice (Glp)
• Crm
• Strategy
• Chromatography
• Contract Negotiation