Indoco Remedies Limited | India
Dr. Sandeep Shidu Zokande is a distinguished pharmaceutical scientist and analytical research leader with an extensive career spanning over two decades in analytical development, validation, regulatory compliance, and quality systems. Renowned for his ability to guide large multidisciplinary teams, he has led analytical groups of more than one hundred scientists and directed end-to-end analytical operations for oral, injectable, ophthalmic, suspension, and solution-based formulations across leading pharmaceutical organizations. His body of professional work includes contributions to more than one hundred ANDAs and an equivalent number of global regulatory dossiers, supported by strong scientific writing, problem-solving abilities, and expertise in impurity characterization, stability studies, and analytical troubleshooting. His publication profile—comprising peer-reviewed documents, impactful citations, and an established h-index—demonstrates his scientific credibility and influence within the pharmaceutical research community. As a strategic leader, he has implemented global guidance documents, managed analytical budgets, supported multiple manufacturing sites, overseen stability programs, and ensured GLP-aligned laboratory operations. His roles have included vice-presidential leadership at major analytical and formulation research divisions, headship of analytical departments, and significant contributions in method development, regulatory communication, and training initiatives. Throughout his career, Dr. Zokande has remained committed to scientific integrity, innovation, and excellence in pharmaceutical analytics.
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Featured Publications
Identification of degradation products formed by the interaction of glycopyrrolate and methylparaben in glycopyrrolate oral solution using spectral and chromatographic techniques