DR. SONU SHARMA
New Delhi
Summary
Entrepreneur and pharmaceutical scientist transitioned to startup leadership, focusing on technology-driven mobility and food delivery platforms. Expertise includes regulatory licensing, digital platform architecture, business strategy, compliance management, and operations setup. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives from company incorporation to regulatory approvals and large-scale platform deployment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Pickndrop Rideshare and Food Delivery Private Ltd
New Delhi
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted in leading digital mobility and food delivery platform inspired by global ride aggregators with focus on operations.
- Supported end-to-end regulatory licensing and transport authority approvals with compliance frameworks.
- Contributed to architecting operational models including driver onboarding and vendor ecosystems for market-ready deployment.
- Helped steer corporate incorporation and ensured statutory compliance covering registrations.
- Aided in conceptualising intelligent app ecosystem integrating GPS tracking and safety features.
- Established structured compliance documentation and technology workflow architecture for platform launch.
- Facilitated strategic execution for Delhi market entry and supported long-term roadmap for expansion.
Asst. Professor Pharmaceutical Chemistry
DIT UNIVERSITY,DEHRADUN
DEHRADUN
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated documentation and review activities for departmental accreditation processes, ensuring adherence to established educational standards and quality benchmarks.
ASST. PROFESSOR PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY
Greater Noida
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Engaged in continuous professional development through attending workshops and seminars, enhancing teaching and research abilities.
ASST. PROFESSOR
IIMT GROUP OF COLLEGES
GREATER NOIDA
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Facilitated departmental meetings, driving contributions to curriculum development and strategic planning.
ASST. PROFESSOR
HIMT GROUP OF INSTITUTION
GREATER NOIDA
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Facilitated academic counselling for students to support effective career planning and optimise academic success.
ASST PROFESSOR
MET FACULTY OF PHARMACY
MORADABAD
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Implemented strategic lesson planning to enhance educational outcomes and facilitate effective monitoring of progress and performance against set targets.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Amity University
Noida, India01.2023
Master of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
IFTM University
Moradabad, India01.2012
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
SVGC Jhansi
Jhansi, India01.2010
Skills
- Startup leadership and business strategy
- Mobility platform development
- Regulatory compliance and IT policies
- App-based platform architecture
- Vendor onboarding and fleet partnerships
- Investor and legal coordination
- SOP development and operational setup
- Digital mobility ecosystem
- Technology-driven expansion strategies
- Analytical decision-making
- Ride aggregator business models
- Digital operations planning
- Compliance documentation and licensing frameworks
- Fleet network development
- Data-driven planning strategies
- Regulatory coordination with transport authorities
Certification
- SAP Clinical Development Programme (DRA)
- Bioinformatics
Languages
English
Custom Section
- UK Design Grant Patent: Photonic Biosensor Device for Label-Free Detection of Pathogens
- Liposomal Formulations for Enhanced Drug Bioavailability (Indian Patent Publication)
- Nanoformulation Stability Testing Device Development
Hobbies and Interests
- Entrepreneurship
- Mobility Innovation
- Global Travel
- Strategic Leadership
- Yoga & Meditation
Training
- International Conference on Pharmaceutics & Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Amsterdam, 2024-01-01
- World Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences & Innovations, London, 2024-01-01
- World Conference on Pharmaceutics & Formulations, Barcelona, 2023-01-01
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Pickndrop Rideshare and Food Delivery Private Ltd
01.2026 - Current
Asst. Professor Pharmaceutical Chemistry
DIT UNIVERSITY,DEHRADUN
03.2023 - Current
ASST. PROFESSOR PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 03.2023
ASST. PROFESSOR
IIMT GROUP OF COLLEGES
03.2015 - 07.2019
ASST. PROFESSOR
HIMT GROUP OF INSTITUTION
04.2014 - 03.2015
ASST PROFESSOR
MET FACULTY OF PHARMACY
09.2013 - 04.2014
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Amity University
Master of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
IFTM University
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
SVGC Jhansi