Rostan Fernandes

"I am a proactive Quality Assurance Professional with over 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and animal health industries. My career is defined by a commitment to consistent quality and regulatory compliance across diverse manufacturing environments. Currently, I serve as a Deputy Manager in Quality Assurance at Virbac Animal Health India, where I manage quality audits for 20 Contract Manufacturing sites across India. My expertise lies in ensuring products—ranging from tablets and sterile powders to oral liquids—meet strict global standards (WHO-GMP, EU, USFDA). Core Competencies & Wins: * Strategic Auditing: I lead vendor audits, approve new manufacturing sites, and ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, and GDP norms. * Process Optimization: I specialize in Technology Transfer and identifying cost-saving projects without compromising quality. * Documentation & QMS: Extensive experience in developing SOPs, executing Process Validations (PVP/PVR), and managing Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQR). * Leadership: I provide direction to quality teams and manage complex regulatory inspections. Previously, I have held QA roles at Ashish Life Science, Vovantis Laboratories, and Surmount Laboratories, where I honed my skills in validation protocols and QMS systems. I was also recognized with an appreciation award from the Managing Director at Fredun Pharmaceuticals for my dedication. I hold a B.Pharm and am currently pursuing an MBA, constantly seeking to upgrade my technical and managerial skills