Dr. PRADEEPA KUMARA C S
Bengaluru
Summary
Techno-commercial expertise with 13+ years of experience across R&D, process chemistry, and end-to-end supply chain management in the CRO & CDMO sectors. Expert in sourcing specialty chemicals, advanced intermediates, and managing global vendor networks under stringent regulatory frameworks (GMP/FDA). Proven track record in accelerating timelines, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring compliance from early development through commercialization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Supply Chain Management
Eurofins
04.2021 - Current
- Cost sheet preparation to support business development for bidding the project from competitors with effective TAT.
- Sourcing specialty chemicals, advanced intermediates, customized molecules, API intermediates, catalyst, commercial and analytical grade solvents from domestic and overseas (China, Japan, USA, and other European countries).
- Spearhead sourcing of reference standards, columns, solvents & consumables across Biopharma, Agroscience, Discoveryl & Process Analytical labs.
- Utilize Coupa for procurement operations; oversee CMC/AMC renewals, Opex & critical spares.
- Drive import operations: customs clearance, BOE filing, duty payments ensuring zero delays.
- Develop and manage vendor qualification packages and technical agreements for due diligence & audits.
- Monitor supplier KPIs via monthly MIS reports for senior leadership.
Sr. Research Scientist-II (Process Chemistry)
Eurofins Advinus
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed process development and scale-up for CRO clients, collaborating closely with procurement to secure critical inputs.
Sr. Scientist (Synthetic & Process R&D)
Bioneeds India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Executed multi-step syntheses, method development, and supported business development with technical insights.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
- Company Overview: Synthesis of Ginkgolide derivatives & C–H activation cross-coupling (BASF-funded)
- Synthesis of Ginkgolide derivatives & C–H activation cross-coupling (BASF-funded)
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Univ. of Mysore
01-2016
M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry
Univ. of Mysore
01-2010
B.Sc. - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Univ. of Mysore
01-2008
Skills
- Strategic sourcing and vendor management
- Technical expertise
- Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
- Commercial acumen
- Procurement operations
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
12+ peer-reviewed publications in journals including New J. Chem., ChemElectroChem, J. Catal., and Tetrahedron Letters. Presented at international forums in Japan & India, recipient of multiple best poster awards.
Professional Engagements
- CPHI India & Asia Labex, 2021–present
- CPHI Shanghai, China, 2024
- Workshop on IPR, computational drug discovery, and sustainable chemistry
Tools
ERP: Coupa | Analytics: Excel, custom MIS dashboards
Tech: NMR, Mass, HPLC, UV-Vis, IR, flow/photo/electro synthesis setups
Timeline
Manager, Supply Chain Management
Eurofins
04.2021 - Current
Sr. Research Scientist-II (Process Chemistry)
Eurofins Advinus
09.2019 - 04.2021
Sr. Scientist (Synthetic & Process R&D)
Bioneeds India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 09.2019
Postdoctoral Fellow
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Univ. of Mysore
M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry
Univ. of Mysore
B.Sc. - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Univ. of Mysore
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