Dr. Navin Sharma (He/Him/His)

Head - External Innovation Partnerships @ Reckitt

About

Currently Heading the Reckitt Pro Solutions R&D viz. Global Business Solutions for EUANZ/AMEA Regions and Business to Distributors (Global Expansion Markets) R&D for Global Markets. A Qualified, Achievement oriented Professional with over 20 years of excellence in the field of R&D, New Product Development (FMCG, Personal Care, OTC, Cosmetic, Ayurvedic), Claim support (in-vitro/in-vivo/clinical/HUT/consumer research/safety), Quality Control & Assurance, Statutory compliance management and Business Operations in Leadership positions. An astute strategist having proven abilities in steering Innovation led projects, developing operational metrics/models for process improvement, driving business expansion initiatives, building operational efficiencies, leading cost optimization projects and providing Supply chain support. An avid team player having worked with cross-functional teams like Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales and HR. Strong experience in developing new products and brand extensions for domestic and export markets having proven abilities in generating revenue streams for the organization. Categories in which I have worked and developed products include OTC products (Cough/Cold/Allergy, Digestives, VMS, Topical analgesics and anti-inflammatory), Skin Care (Anti-Ageing, Whitening, Brightening), Hair Care, Sun Care, Depilatories, Bleaches, Facial Kits, Lip Gels/Balms, Soaps (medicated, beauty, bathing bars), Face Wash, Face Scrub, Beverages (Herbal Teas), Slimming products, Muesli variants, Roasted snacks, Natural Sweetener, Talcum powder (incl Prickly heat care), Intimate Hygiene, Exotic range of Skin care (Serum, Body wash, Soaps – JULAAHA range), Ayurvedic proprietary products (Diabetes, Joint Pain, BPH, Cough, Liver, etc). I have an extensive experience in setting up and establishing the Research units, upgradation of processes and systems at R&D, setting up of Quality Control labs and getting recognitions for R&D like DSIR. Have been instrumental in R&D expansion projects by establishing Microbiology, Quality Control, Instrumentation and Stability labs. Enhanced QMS by implementing ISO 9001:2008 at R&D and factory, took AYUSH certification for products and HALAL certification for factories.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Kingston Upon Hull

Industry

Cosmetics

Skill

Ayurveda, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacology, Drug Discovery, Business Planning, Herbal, Drug Development, Drug Delivery, Management, Formulation, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, GLP, Technology Transfer, GMP, Pharmaceutics, Sop, HPLC, SOP, Product Development

Experience

Head - External Innovation Partnerships

Reckitt

2026-6 - Present · 4 mos

Kingston Upon Hull

New Growth Platforms R&D Head - Global Business Solutions EUANZ/AMEA and Global Expansion Markets

Reckitt

2023-6 - 2026-7 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom

Global Business Solutions Research & Development Head - EU/ANZ Region

Reckitt

2021-1 - 2023-7 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom

Category Head India - Research & Development

Reckitt

2015-9 - 2021-1 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Gurgaon, India

Head & GM - Research and Development

VLCC personalcare

2013-11 - 2015-9 · 1 yr 11 mos

Gurgaon, India

Conceptualization and Development of New Products viz. Personal Care products, Dietary Supplements and Ayurvedic products for Domestic and Exports market; Enhancement of Quality Control Systems at R&D and Factory; Modernization and Updation of R&D Infrastructure; Clinical and Safety assessment. Developed products in categories viz. Weight Management, Cellulite Management, Sun Care, Skin Care (Face Wash; Face Scrub; De-pigmentation; Anti-Ageing; Skin Brightening), Hair Care, Lip Care, Topical Analgesics, Herbal Tea Variants, Intimate Hygiene Care, Bleach variants, Single Facial Kits, Salon Facial Kits etc. Played a Strategic Role in initiation and implementation of New Product Development Stage Gate Process across geographies. Spearheaded in getting ISO 9001:2008 Certification for the R&D Formulation and Quality Control Labs. Upgraded the labs in order to make them compliant in accordance to ICH guidelines. Set-up a Microbiology lab at the R&D Center enabling all products to be checked for bio-burden and batch-to-batch consistency. Worked closely and in mutual agreement with the CRO's to develop Protocols, CRF's for conducting efficacy studies and safety studies as per ICH & BIS guidelines.

Head - Research & Development

Cholayil Private Limited

2010-5 - 2013-10 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Research & Development activities pertaining to the Brand 'MEDIMIX' and other herbal products, toiletries and cosmetics. In-charge of Quality Control & Quality Assurance at factories and Third party co-packers. Innovation led development of products. Developed products in categories viz. Oil based Medicated Soaps, Glycerin based Bathing Bars, Medicated Prickly Heat Talc, Talcum Powders, Beauty Soaps, Deodorants, Face Wash, Intimate Hygiene Care, Lip Gels, Topical Analgesics, Cough-Cold Remedies etc. Developed an In-house Sensory Analysis panel with the help of International Fragrance Houses viz. IFF, EFF, GFL. Made the R&D and the Factories ISO 9001:2008 Compliant. Maintained DSIR Certification (Govt. of India initiative) of the R&D facility. Worked with CRO's to conduct Claim support efficacy studies and Safety studies on the products.

National Consultant - Herbal Medicines Specialist

United Nations - Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)

2010-9 - 2011-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

National Consultant

Group Leader

Ranbaxy

2001-11 - 2010-4 · 8 yrs 6 mos

Product Conceptualization NCE lead identification Proof of Efficacy/Claim Support Study planning Designing Protocols/Case Report Forms for Claim Support Studies Providing Product Promotion Material for Marketing and Sales personnel

Ayurveda Expert

Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi

2000-10 - 2001-11 · 1 yr 2 mos

Correct interpretation of concepts of ISM vis-à-vis modern scientific parameters Translation of important Ayurvedic texts related to medicinal plants Procurement of data on medicinal plants Evaluating ongoing work on Monographs based on diseases of public health importance Retrieval, analysis and dissemination of information related to medicinal plants.