Ajmal Shareef

Background

About Ajmal Shareef

A seasoned pharmaceutical professional with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in the research and development of innovative and generic pharmaceutical formulations—including Rx, OTC, and NCE products across Solid oral and Sterile dosage forms. Demonstrated leadership in overseeing formulation and analytical research teams, driving project management initiatives, and contributing to portfolio selection and optimization. Brings strong expertise in manufacturing science and technology, along with extensive experience in regulatory filing and securing approvals across global markets, ensuring alignment with both regulatory standards and business objectives. “ I have a proven track record of delivering high-value pharmaceutical products that drive organizational success and market growth. Throughout my career, I’ve held key roles at leading pharmaceutical companies such as Lupin Ltd, Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Wockhardt Ltd, Hetero Laboratories, and Eskayef Pharmaceuticals. My leadership style emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and strategic thinking. I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams across various functions and geographies, consistently meeting business objectives while fostering a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. In my current role, I oversee the full spectrum of R&D operations including product development, analytical development, technology transfer, regulatory submission and approval, and commercial launch—utilizing robust project management tools to ensure timely and efficient execution. Key functions such as product development, analytical development, tech transfer and regulatory affairs report directly to me.