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Pharmaceutical Formulation and Clinical Development Expert with over 20 years of experience

Barcelona, Spain
Worldwide
Ph.D. in Advanced Drug Delivery
Barcelona, Spain
Worldwide
Ph.D. in Advanced Drug Delivery

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Devendra+Ridhurkar,Ph.D.(CEO_ADVISOR), MAY 2025.pdf

About me

Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical SME in Barcelona with 19+ years’ expertise in formulation development & manufacturing of small molecules & biosimilars, proteins, peptides, proprietary & generic drugs (505b2, hybrid, complex, specialty, branded), driving innovation & compliance.

3D PrintingConsultingDrug DiscoveryHealth CareManufacturingNanotechnologyCisco Nexus SwitchesClinical DevelopmentIndustrial FormulationPharmaceutical DevelopmentPublishing
With over two decades of global scientific and leadership experience, he has held senior R&D roles at leading pharmaceutical companies including Alvogen (Spain), Servier (France), Neuraxpharm (Spain), Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, and IPCA Laboratories (India).
He holds a PhD and M. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Technology from the IIT, Varanasi,India. He is a recognized subject matter expert in drug delivery and pharmaceutical technologies, and authored over ten peer-reviewed publications and holds nine international patents.
His expertise spans a wide range of advanced drug delivery platforms, including 3D printing, nanotechnology, liposomes, hot-melt extrusion, continuous manufacturing and solid dispersions. He has worked extensively on biosimilars, peptides and proteins, and 505(b)(2), hybrid, and specialty formulations to improve global patient outcomes.
Through RidNova, he provides formulation development, commercial manufacturing, and strategic advisory services, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and global best practices. He is actively engaged with pharmaceutical bodies and scientific communities in Spain, Germany, Belgium, India, and the United States, and serves on editorial boards and advisory committees for major industry events including Nexus (Belgium), DDIP (UK), EVG Global (Italy), and Why Summit (Germany).

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2020

Languages

EnglishNative speakerFrenchGoodHindiNative speakerSpanishFluent

Project history

Founder and CEO, Formulation Expert, Advisor to EU, GCC Pharma Companies

RidNova Pharmaceuticals
Leading pharmaceutical formulation and clinical development company specializing in biosimilars, biologicals, and small molecules.

Formulation Drug Product Advisor

Polpharma Biologics
Provided expert consultation for clinical drug product development in Poland.

R&D Director-Innovative, Complex, value added, 505b (2) drug product

Adalvo (Alvogen) Pharmaceuticals
Led complex solid oral and injectable drug product development of small and large molecules for global markets. Managed global regulatory strategies and R&D commercialization of innovative products across therapeutic areas.

Formulation leader-Complex Formulations

Neurax Pharmaceuticals
Supervised formulation and analytical scientists for CNS specialty products. Managed development of innovative oral targeted and sustained release formulations for CNS molecules, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy.

Formulation Expert -Special Formulations

Servier Pharmaceuticals
Worked on biosimilar development and launched four biosimilar products. Developed innovative formulations for poorly soluble drugs and managed complex projects globally.

Deputy Manager-CoE, Platform Technology

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Established team and laboratory for solid oral platform technology. Developed targeted drug delivery systems using Hot Melt Extrusion Technology and enhanced bioavailability formulations.

Assistant Manager-Novel Drug Delivery System

IPCA Laboratories
Established NDDS laboratory for oral modified release formulations. Developed various sustained-release tablet formulations including gastroretentive and osmotic systems.

Research Scientist-Formulation

Macleods Pharmaceuticals
Developed and commercialized extended-release tablets, sustained release capsules, and delayed release formulations for various drug classes.

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