Prof. Rajkumar M.

Professor and Dean

Department: Pharmaceutics

Mobile: 09099033532

Email: rajkumar[dot]ceutics[at]niperhajipur[dot]ac[dot]in

Doctorate of Philosophy (2009)
Govt. College of Pharmacy, Karad, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.Specialization: Pharmaceutics
Master of Pharmacy (2005)
Govt. College of Pharmacy, Karad, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.Specialization: Bio-Pharmaceutics

2023 onwards:
Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutics, NIPER Hajipur.
Research focus: Designing of delayed release dosage forms to minimize formulation impact and maximize therapeutic potential of molecules.
- Long-Acting Injectables: understanding molecular and physiological host response at injection site.
- In situ nanosizing technologies. Active targeting parenteral dosage forms for antimicrobial-resistant therapies.
- PBPK modeling and virtual bioequivalence.
2021 – 2023:
Head, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Abbott India, Mumbai.Key contributions:
- Launched THA complex long-acting injectable.
- Next-generation innovation workshop.
- Generated 150+ ideas in diabetology, cardiology, immunology and biosimilars.
- Managed biopharmaceutics, clinical pharmacology and clinical programs.
2019 – 2021:
Deputy General Manager, Clinical Research, USV Limited, Mumbai.Key contributions: 7 US/EU submissions, dissolution development of 25+ products, regulatory responses and clinical development.
2014 – 2019:
Functional Head and Senior Manager, Biopharmaceutics, Sun Pharma Industries Limited, Vadodara.
2012 – 2014:
Senior Scientist (Manager), Center of Excellence, IPDO, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Hyderabad.
2011 – 2012:
Head NDDR and Deputy Manager, R&D (Formulation-NDDR), FDC Ltd., Mumbai.
2008 – 2011:
Executive / Senior Executive, R&D (Formulation-NDDR), FDC Ltd., Mumbai.

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