Ashoka Sreedhara
Analytical Sciences Lead
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Manager – Analytical Research & Development leading analytical development, method validation, and technology transfer for biologics and synthetic products. Delivers stability studies, forced degradation, and regulatory documentation across cross-functional R&D and client-facing programs. Strengthens lab productivity and compliance while mentoring scientists and supporting global submissions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Analytical Research & Development
Kumar Organic Products Ltd
09.2025 - Current
- Led analytical development and validation activities supporting biological and synthetic products, technology transfer, stability programs and cross-functional support.
- Sep 2025 – Present
Biotechnology Consultant – Analytical R&D Lead
E2E Biotech
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Directed analytical strategy for biologics and bio-ferments, stability studies, forced degradation programs and characterization activities while supporting business development.
- Jan – Aug 2025
Manager – Analytical R&D (Biologicals)
Anthem Biosciences Limited
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Directed analytical programs for monoclonal antibodies, proteins, peptides, carotenoids, vitamins, leading CDMO projects, QbD implementation, CQA assessment and regulatory guidelines.
- Jun 2022 – Jan 2025
Principal Scientist – Bioanalytical Characterization
Bioneeds India
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Led advanced characterization using LC-MS, HPLC, CE, cIEF, CD, DSC and electrophoretic techniques while delivering CRO projects and maintaining audit readiness.
- 2017–2022
Senior Scientist – Analytical Process
Navya Biologicals
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Developed stability-indicating methods for monoclonal antibodies and improved development efficiency.
- 2017
Senior Research Scientist – Protein Chemistry
Accutest Biologics
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Led protein purification and analytical characterization using AKTA systems and advanced chromatography (HPLC, GC) and biophysical characterization methods.
- Oct 2014 – Jan 2017
Postdoctoral Researcher
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
10.2010 - 09.2014
- Conducted research in protein chemistry, proteomics and analytical characterization, supervised students and published peer-reviewed research.
- Oct 2010 – Sep 2014
Senior Research Fellow
CFTRI-CSIR
04.2006 - 07.2006
- Apr 2006 - Jul 2006
Project Assistant Grade I
CFTRI-CSIR
10.2005 - 04.2006
- Oct 2005 - Apr 2006
Lecturer in Chemistry & Biochemistry
Goutham Institute of Medical Sciences & Technology
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Jan 2005 - May 2005
Project Assistant Trainee Grade II
CFTRI-CSIR
01.2001 - 03.2003
- Jan 2001 - Mar 2003
Education
PhD - Protein Chemistry & Food Science
Norwegian University of Life Sciences and CSIR-CFTRI
Norway and India01-2011
MSc (Research Thesis) - Molecular Biophysics
Wageningen University & Research
The Netherlands01-2003
MSc - Industrial Chemistry
Kuvempu University
01-2000
BSc - Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
Kuvempu University
01-1998
Skills
Analytical development
Method validation
Method transfer
Stability studies
Forced degradation
Protein characterization
Product characterization
Mass spectrometry data interpretation
Biophysical characterization
Chromatography method development
Quality by design
Critical quality attributes
CMC development
Regulatory compliance
Analytical lifecycle management
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- In vitro human gastro-intestinal enzyme digestibility of globulin isolate from oil palm kernel meal and bioactivity of the digest (RSC Advances, 2016).
- A Comparison of Effects of pH on Thermal Stability and Conformation of Caprine and Bovine Lactoferrin (International Dairy Journal, 2010).
- Structural Characteristics, pH and Thermal Stability of Apo and Holo Forms of Caprine and Bovine Lactoferrins (Biometals, 2010).
- Colloidal Stability and Rheological Behavior of Rapeseed Oil-in-Water Emulsions Stabilized with Whey Protein and Chitosan (2013).
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
Young Scientist Award, International Lactoferrin Conference (France) - 2007, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Norwegian Research Council. Doctoral Scholarship, Norwegian Educational Loan Fund, Norway - 2011 - 2014, Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR, India – 2005 - 2006, EU-MIVASE Research Fellowship, Wageningen University, The Netherlands - 2003
Timeline
Manager – Analytical Research & Development
Kumar Organic Products Ltd
09.2025 - Current
Biotechnology Consultant – Analytical R&D Lead
E2E Biotech
01.2025 - 08.2025
Manager – Analytical R&D (Biologicals)
Anthem Biosciences Limited
06.2022 - 01.2025
Principal Scientist – Bioanalytical Characterization
Bioneeds India
01.2017 - 01.2022
Senior Scientist – Analytical Process
Navya Biologicals
01.2017 - 01.2017
Senior Research Scientist – Protein Chemistry
Accutest Biologics
10.2014 - 01.2017
Postdoctoral Researcher
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
10.2010 - 09.2014
Senior Research Fellow
CFTRI-CSIR
04.2006 - 07.2006
Project Assistant Grade I
CFTRI-CSIR
10.2005 - 04.2006
Lecturer in Chemistry & Biochemistry
Goutham Institute of Medical Sciences & Technology
01.2005 - 05.2005
Project Assistant Trainee Grade II
CFTRI-CSIR
01.2001 - 03.2003
BSc - Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
Kuvempu University
MSc - Industrial Chemistry
Kuvempu University
MSc (Research Thesis) - Molecular Biophysics
Wageningen University & Research
PhD - Protein Chemistry & Food Science
Norwegian University of Life Sciences and CSIR-CFTRI