Avtar holds a well recognized name in the Quality and Regulatory arena with a proven track record in the pharmaceutical Industry. He has more than 34 Years’ of work ethic and rich practical experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Production (Sterile and Oral – API / Formulations), Qualification, Validation, Plant Management and Project Management.

Majored and specializing in Chemistry, he has worked from the grass root level and understands core issues of the shop floor. Professionally he has risen rapidly from working at the basic bench top to managing his own department. On his way up, in addition to earning repute in Quality & Regulation, he has also looked into various other functions which includes Production, Process development and Core R&D.

From turning around facilities with low GMP level understanding to clearing the Green Regulations body, Avtar has been instrumental in building a strong base for the Quality Systems. His belief in building a strong team has proven to lead the facilities to grow in the Regulated Markets.

His last role as an industrial professional was heading the Quality, GMP and Regulatory Affairs Business Unit AMEA of Centrient Pharmaceuticals (formerly DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals - DSP). He was responsible for all the activities related to Quality, GMP and RA for all the units including the CMO sites. He also played a pivotal role in corporate DSP worldwide.

Prior to DSP, Avtar held the position of Vice President Corporate Quality & Regulatory Affairs at Nectar Lifesciences which has production of both Sterile as well as Oral API, Finished Dosage forms, Phyto-chemicals, EHGC, In-vitro Diagnostics and Surgical devices. Apart from his multifaceted corporate role, he was actively involved in the development, manufacturing and compliance of Sterile and Oral Drug substances / products across all the locations. Avtar also headed the Formulation Plant of Nectar Lifesciences, located in Baddi.