Dhermita Desai
About Dhermita Desai
Dhermita Desai is a Senior Project Manager at Optel Group, where she has worked since 2017. Previously, she held various roles at Concordia International and RB, accumulating extensive experience in project management and pharmaceutical operations.
Work at Optel Group
Dhermita Desai has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at Optel Group since 2017. In this role, she plays a pivotal part in managing projects across the UK, working independently and remotely. Her responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of software rollouts and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. Desai's experience at Optel Group builds on her extensive background in project management and operations.
Previous Experience at Concordia International
Before joining Optel Group, Dhermita Desai worked at Concordia International, formerly known as AMCo. She held the position of Operations Projects Team Manager from 2012 to 2016, where she managed various operational projects for four years in London. Following this role, she served as the Serialisation Programme Manager for 11 months in 2016 to 2017, focusing on serialisation initiatives within the pharmaceutical sector.
Career Background in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Dhermita Desai has a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry, beginning her career as a Quality Technician at Standard Soap Company from 2005 to 2006. She then transitioned to RB, where she worked as a Stability Coordinator for five years from 2006 to 2011. Following her tenure at RB, she served as a Stability Team Leader at Lexon for one year in 2011 to 2012. This extensive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical operations.
Education and Professional Development
Dhermita Desai has pursued various educational qualifications to enhance her project management skills. She studied Pharmaceutical Chemistry at De Montfort University from 2000 to 2003. In 2013, she completed the Prince2 Project/Management Academy, achieving both the Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner certifications. Additionally, she studied at the Institute for Leadership & Management, obtaining a Level 3 Leadership & Management qualification from 2015 to 2016.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout her career, Dhermita Desai has successfully championed IT deployment for serialisation across multiple large and medium-sized pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies. She has demonstrated the ability to maintain regular contact with clients despite the global distribution of support teams. Desai's promotion following her role as a Trainer/Advisor highlights her expertise in EU Markets related to serialisation.