Ravi Shekar Ananthula

About Ravi Shekar Ananthula

In a world where drug discovery and development often face complexity, delay, and rising costs—imagine a scientist who sees not roadblocks, but possibilities.With over 19 years at the intersection of chemistry, computational modeling, and pharmaceutics, I bridge deep science with A/ML to witness the real-world impact. From accelerating NDAs and ANDAs to pioneering digital modeling for drug design, my work has consistently transformed timelines into breakthroughs and ideas into medicines. Often known as the inventor of In-Silico Formulation Development Science, and Inventory of AI driven API process optimization, I have practiced and proven this approach across more than 100 projects, delivering to the markets of the US and EU with a diverse portfolio spanning NDAs, ANDAs, and 505(b)(2) filings. My journey extends across oral solid dosage forms (OSDs), injectables, topicals, and nasal products, covering both small molecules and synthetic peptides.I’ve developed first-of-its-kind digital models that redefined how pharmaceutical science solves its toughest challenges:1. World\'s Fast and accurate solvent screening platform2. Novel Packaging selection model for formulations3. Peptides solubility prediction for process4. In-silico skin permeability testing for topical products5. Identifying root causes of sticking/picking issues in OSDs6. PBPK modeling for oral/topical delivery7. Integrating humidity factors into computer models8. Time, temp & wt.fraction based formulation stability assessments9. HT digital screening of formulations for stability prediction10. Digital optimization for impurity control… and many more innovations pushing the boundaries of formulation science.Digital Formulation started in 2012:This isn’t just about formulations—it’s about shaping the future of pharmaceutical development.I’m here to connect with visionary formulation & API R&D leaders who want to collaborate, challenge the status quo, and accelerate the next wave of therapies with digital intelligence. Let’s transform science into solutions—together.

Experience

1. CSO & Executive Director

   Pharmadem Solutions

   Jun 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• SAS Certified

  BASE SAS, Statistical analysis sytem

  2009 — 2009

• Osmania University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management

  2014 — 2016

• Osmania University (OU)

  PG Diploma in IPM, Intellectual Property Management

  2010 — 2011

• Acharya Nagarjuna University

  Master's degree, Life sciences

Skills

• Quality by Design
• Formulation Optimization
• Technology Transfer
• Nces
• Drug Design
• Formulation Chemistry
• R
• Computational Chemistry
• Database Design
• Drug Development
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• C Programming
• Molecular Modeling
• Pharmacology
• Bioinformatics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Project Management
• Materials Science
• Biostatistics
• Dermatology
• Red Hat Linux
• Drug Discovery
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Data Analysis
• Chemistry