Swetha Kaul

About Swetha Kaul

Quality Control Director with expertise in analytical science, drug development, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for transforming laboratory operations through innovative problem-solving, streamlined processes, and data-driven decision-making. Builds and leads teams that deliver scientific rigor while advancing business objectives, accelerating timelines, and strengthening product quality. Committed to positioning Quality Control as a strategic driver of organizational success.

Experience

1. Director of Quality Control

   Herbalife

   Jun 2022 — Present · Torrance, CA, US

   Responsible for providing leadership, mentorship and direction to Center of Excellence (COE) Quality Control team while supporting the department’s and company’s strategic initiatives and goals- Built the roadmap and strategy for COE functions to be best-in-class by leading the global stability program, developing the framework and policy for analytical method development, validation and transfer, applying QbD (Quality-by-Design) concepts and utilizing DOE (Design-of-Experiment) tools- Led the botanical research initiative and supported all the activities related to HLF’s botanical science program- Worked with industry partners and scientific affiliates to contribute to the advancement of analytical technologies and method research. implement innovation ideas and continuous improvement activities- Managed laboratory operations and maintained the laboratories in compliance with ISO17025 accreditation requirements and other applicable local laws/regulations. Liaised with the regulatory authorities on laboratory operations and support regulatory audit preparation- Developed metrics and reports to assess performance, trend and analyzed data to take appropriate actions. Tracked, reported and provided periodic reports to management in support of Quality Metrics. Leveraged data to improve product quality and laboratory efficiency.

Education

• The University of Kansas

  M.S., Pharmacology and Toxicology

  2004 — 2005

• University of Missouri-Kansas City

  B.A., Biology, Chemistry

  2000 — 2003

• The University of Kansas

  Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry

  2005 — 2010

Skills

• Lc-Ms
• Fluorescence
• Uv/Vis
• Gc-Ms
• Assay Development
• Dls
• Dsc
• Pharmacokinetics
• Nmr Spectroscopy
• Presentations
• Chromatography
• Public Speaking
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Software
• Pcr
• Nmr
• Validation
• Mass Spectrometry
• Experienced Speaker
• Animal Surgery
• Lyophilization
• Scientific Writing
• Teaching
• Technical Writing
• Elisa
• Formulation Chemistry
• Hplc
• Technical Publication
• Bioanalysis
• High Throughput Screening
• In Vivo Microdialysis
• Formulation
• Instrumentation
• Pharmacology
• Analytical Skills