Ranjit Deshmukh
About Ranjit Deshmukh
Ranjit Deshmukh serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Ocugen, where he oversees manufacturing operations and quality control. He has a robust background in the biopharmaceutical industry, having held significant roles at AstraZeneca and Pfizer, and possesses advanced degrees in Chemical Engineering.
Work at Ocugen
Ranjit Deshmukh serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Ocugen, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he oversees the end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain operations, as well as Quality Control for Ocugen's pipeline products. His responsibilities include managing the technical strategy and support for all biological commercial drug products and combination products. Deshmukh's leadership is crucial in ensuring the efficient production and delivery of innovative solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Previous Experience at AstraZeneca
Before joining Ocugen, Ranjit Deshmukh worked at AstraZeneca, where he held several key positions. He served as the Global Network Lead Drug Product from 2018 to 2022, and as Executive Director of Global Technical Operations for eight months in 2022. Additionally, he was the Senior Director of Corporate Technical Science from 2010 to 2018. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing technical operations and ensuring the successful development and commercialization of drug products.
Career at Pfizer
Ranjit Deshmukh's career includes significant experience at Pfizer, where he worked for over six years as Director of Global Tech Transfer, Tech Ops and Product Supply from 2002 to 2008. He also served as Senior Director of Technical Development and Transfer from 2008 to 2010, and was involved in vaccine development from 2000 to 2002. His tenure at Pfizer provided him with extensive knowledge in technology transfer and product supply within the biopharmaceutical sector.
Educational Background
Ranjit Deshmukh has a strong educational foundation in Chemical Engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, from 1983 to 1987. He then pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) at the University of Kentucky from 1988 to 1989, followed by a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona, which he completed from 1989 to 1994. This academic background supports his extensive expertise in the biopharmaceutical field.
Expertise in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Ranjit Deshmukh has extensive experience in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) and technical development. His background includes technology transfer and vaccine development, gained through his roles at Pfizer and Ionis Pharmaceuticals. He is passionate about advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain processes, focusing on delivering innovative solutions that can significantly impact patient care. Deshmukh values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork, aiming to integrate diverse perspectives within his organization.