Ganesh M. Chaudhari

3. BioBall Business Growth and Application Support (Year-on-Year)

• Currently working at Biomerieux India Sciences in the Industrial Microbiology, Pharma Division since September 2018.
• Current Designation-Application Support Manager (Induystry India and Neighbouring Country ).
• Developed and implemented laboratory procedures for microbiological testing, enhancing compliance with industry regulations and improving accuracy.
• Trained and mentored junior staff in microbiological techniques and safety protocols, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Contributed to sales growth by demonstrating product expertise during client presentations and negotiations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot application issues, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased operational efficiency.
• Key highlights of my job roles are as follows.

1. VITEK® 2 Compact and VITEK® MS PRIME Business Support.

• Led the installation, validation, and user training for VITEK 2 Compact and VITEK MS PRIME across key pharmaceutical and clinical sites in India.
• Provided technical and application support, ensuring seamless onboarding and customer satisfaction.
• Conducted method validation, IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, and compliance support as per 21 CFR Part 11, and GMP requirements.
• Collaborated with the Sales and Marketing teams to drive adoption and performance demonstration through technical seminars and product presentations.
• Delivered troubleshooting support and remote/on-site interventions to optimize instrument uptime and user confidence.
• Supported the automation integration of microbial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing workflows.

2. ENDONEXT™ – Endozyme® II Go (rFC) Range Implementation (PAN India).

• Spearheaded PAN-India implementation of recombinant Factor C (rFC)-based endotoxin testing solutions.
• Executed demo studies, validation protocols, and comparability assessments against traditional LAL-based methods.
• Partnered with QC and R&D teams of major biopharma clients to ensure regulatory acceptance and method suitability.
• Delivered training workshops, scientific seminars, and webinars to promote awareness and regulatory compliance for rFC-based endotoxin testing.
• Supported technology adoption and market penetration, enabling a sustainable and animal-free endotoxin testing approach aligned with 3R principles (Replace, Reduce, Refine).
• Recognized for strategic technical leadership in de-risking endotoxin interference in complex protein formulations.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully implemented over many pharmaceutical sites across India for the VITEK and ENDONEXT portfolios.
• Contributed to significant business growth and customer retention through proactive technical engagement.
• I represented bioMérieux as a technical speaker at pharma expos and customer symposiums on advanced microbial and endotoxin testing technologies.
• Drove year-on-year growth of the BioBall® business segment by expanding adoption across leading pharma QC and microbiology laboratories in India.
• Facilitated the implementation and validation of BioBall® for microbial enumeration, sterility assurance, and method validation, ensuring regulatory compliance (USP , , ).
• Conducted technical demos, validation studies, and end-user training, leading to increased recurring business and new account penetration.
• Collaborated with the Sales and Marketing teams to design targeted application campaigns, resulting in double-digit year-over-year revenue growth.
• Supported custom BioBall formulations (MultiStrain and SingleStrain) for client-specific QC workflows, improving accuracy and repeatability in microbial testing.
• Acted as a technical consultant for troubleshooting and method optimization, enhancing customer satisfaction and long-term retention.
• Recognized for consistent year-over-year growth contribution, strengthening bioMérieux’s footprint in the pharma QC segment.
• Led a team of support specialists to manage application performance, ensuring optimal system availability and user satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented troubleshooting protocols, significantly reducing response times for application-related issues.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve application inefficiencies, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
• Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for application support, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Worked at Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, as a Senior Executive in Microbiology from April 2015 to April 2018.
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• Worked in SGS Life Sciences, Mumbai as a Microbiologist since January 2013 to April 2015.

• Worked in Quality control Microbiology Department, of Cipla Ltd. Goa as Microbiologist having manufacturing facility of Oncological injectable & Tablets, Capsules since 28th November 2011 to Dec 2012.

• Worked in the Quality Control Microbiology Department of Aurochem Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Palghar, Dist. Thane has been a microbiologist with a manufacturing facility for tablets and capsules from April 9 to November 17, 2011.