Yogesh Pandey

About Yogesh Pandey

Profile Summary:Results-driven R&D, Regulatory and FSQ Program Leader with 15+ years of versatile leadership experience in the FMCG, Consumer Goods and Retail sectors. Proven expertise in strategic solution design and development for business-critical projects across Food Safety & Quality (FSQ), Regulatory Compliance, and Research & Development (R&D), with a strong focus on Digital Product Data Management, Process Transformation and Global Capability Building.Expertise in end-to-end Project Management from ideation to implementation, delivering New Product Launches, Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Value Engineering.Core Competencies:• Research & Development (R&D)• Regulatory Affairs and FSQ Management• Digital PLM Product Data Management and Process Automation• GBS, Outsourcing and Global Capability Building• Regulatory and Quality Due Diligence for M&A Decision-Making• New Product Development and Commercialization• Packaging Development and Management• Artwork Management• Innovation and Technology Transfer• Supplier Quality Management• Program & Project ManagementIndustry Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience across 20+ major product categories, including: Ketchup & Sauces, Cheese, Grocery, Convenient Meals, Infant Nutrition, Biscuits, Bakery, Chocolates and Confectionery, Carbonated Drinks, Water, Rice, Fresh and Evaporated Milk, Juices, Yoghurts, Drinking Yoghurts, Milk Creams, Premium Desserts, Long-life Milk, Dietary Supplements, Beauty and Wellbeing, Cosmetics & Personal Care, and Healthcare Products.

Experience

1. Senior Manager R & d, Regulatory and Fsq Operation (Consumer Goods)

   Genpact

   Jul 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Key Responsibilities:• Functional Leadership and Program Management for Regulatory Compliance, Food, Safety & Quality (FSQ), R&D (Ingredients & Packaging, Formulation, Nutritional Facts and Product Specifications), Artwork Management and Supplier Quality Management.• Digitalization, Transformation and Automation of R&D, Regulatory & FSQ processes, including PLM Product Data Management Systems, and Digital Artwork Management, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and data integrity.• Solution Design and Development for GBS (Global Business Services), Outsourcing and Transformation Models, enabling synergy, scalability, and global capability creation to deliver cost optimization and operational excellence.• Robust Regulatory and Quality Due Diligence for M&A decision-making, supporting clients in product and process evaluation, compliance validation, risk assessment and strategic recommendations.• Leading high-performing teams of SMEs in Product & Packaging Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Chemistry, and Microbiology.

Education

• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

  Innovation Management

  2019 — 2020

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  Specialization, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

  2020 — 2020

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

  Executive Education Programme, New Product Development

  2020 — 2020

• INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING - IIP

  Post Graduation in Packaging Technology, Packaging Technology & Management

  2008 — 2010

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Isbm
• Food Packaging
• Blow Molding
• Gmp
• Injection Molding
• Value Engineering
• Beverage Packaging
• Supply Chain
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Iso 22000
• Cost Reduction
• Food Industry
• Labels
• Food Processing
• Iso
• Vendor Development & Management
• Food Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Tpm
• Astm
• Quality System
• Vendor Development
• Corrugated
• Packaging Development
• Pet Packaging
• Product Development
• Negotiation
• R&D
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Strategy
• Vendor Relations
• Vendor Relationships
• Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Fmcg
• Supply Chain Management
• Sap
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Research and Development (R&D)