Varun Chandra Koneru

About Varun Chandra Koneru

With over 13 years of experience in the nutrition, beauty, and wellness industries, I lead global Research & Development, Quality, and Regulatory functions at SeneGence. I specialize in bringing scientifically backed products to life—from initial concept through formulation, clinical validation, compliance, and successful market launch. My background in nutritional food science and biotechnology, combined with certifications in SQF, HACCP, and GMP, has equipped me to drive innovation that’s both impactful and compliant across 40+ global markets.As Vice President of R&D, I’m passionate about transforming complex science into compelling product stories that resonate with consumers and align with business strategy. I thrive on leading high-performing teams, streamlining processes, and fostering a culture of curiosity, integrity, and continuous improvement—all in service of creating products that enhance confidence, wellness, and results.

Experience

1. Vice President of R & d, Quality, and Regulatory

   SeneGence International

   Jul 2022 — Present · US

   Provided operational strategy to drive continuous growth, process efficiency, and innovation across R&D, Quality, and Regulatory functions.Enforced and ensured compliance with all safety, quality, and company policies, maintaining a culture of accountability and excellence.Devised and directed programs that translated into actionable KPIs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and cross-functional execution.Championed continuous improvement initiatives and empowered cross-functional teams to identify, lead, and sustain impactful change.Built, led, and developed diverse, high-performing teams; managed staffing, talent development, and performance management across multiple departments.Navigated and adapted to dynamic business priorities, offering decisive leadership and problem-solving to ensure business continuity.Fostered a culture of learning and professional development to upskill teams and build future leaders.Collaborated closely with Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure successful, on-time product launches with full readiness.Developed, managed, and adhered to department budgets while identifying opportunities for cost optimization and resource efficiency.Led by example with integrity, professionalism, and a team-first mindset, cultivating trust and alignment at all organizational levels.Oversaw enterprise-wide compliance programs, ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory frameworks and internal policies.Reviewed and responded to management reports to proactively mitigate compliance risks and ensure enterprise alignment.Delivered clear, timely communication of regulatory policies and procedures to business units, fostering awareness and engagement.Directed thorough investigations of compliance gaps, implemented corrective actions, and enhanced internal systems and processes.Advised executive leadership on the impact of regulatory changes and ensured timely, company-wide implementation.

Education

• Utah State University

  Master's, Nutritional Food Science

  2011 — 2013

• Anna University Chennai

  Industrial Biotechnology, Bio-technolgy and applications in the industry

  2004 — 2009

• Chapman University

  Food laws and regulations, Food Science

  2010 — 2011

• Chapman University

  Master's degree, Nutrition and food science

Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Microbiology
• Laboratory
• Data Analysis
• Food Science
• Qualitative Research
• Pcr
• Sqf
• Molecular Biology
• Gc-Ms
• Genesis
• Experimental Design
• Product Development
• Hplc
• Food
• Formulation
• Haccp
• Spss
• Food Safety
• Statistics
• Quality Control
• Gmp
• Gas Chromatography
• Research
• Spectroscopy
• Food Microbiology
• Cell Culture
• Sensory Evaluation