Karthik Balasubramanian
About Karthik Balasubramanian
Karthik Balasubramanian serves as the Vice President of CMC and Technical Operations at Verrica Pharmaceuticals, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals and other organizations in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors.
Current Role at Verrica Pharmaceuticals
Karthik Balasubramanian serves as the Vice President of CMC and Technical Operations at Verrica Pharmaceuticals. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on drug-device combination development, particularly in dermatological applications. His role involves overseeing critical aspects of the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and leading cross-functional teams that include Quality, Regulatory, and Contract Manufacturers.
Previous Experience at Teva Pharmaceuticals
Prior to his current role, Balasubramanian worked at Teva Pharmaceuticals in various capacities. He served as Director of Generic CPD, US Development and Commercial Product Support from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Associate Director for both CPD-Generics CPD and Manufacturing Integration from 2019 to 2020, and Global Device R&D Operations from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Teva included a role as Senior Manager in Global Device R&D Operations for four months in 2018, and as Senior Manager for Combination Product Manufacturing and Development from 2015 to 2018.
Educational Background
Karthik Balasubramanian has a robust educational background in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University in the City of New York from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his studies at Drexel University, where he obtained both a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering between 2002 and 2006.
Expertise in Drug-Device Combination Development
Balasubramanian possesses expertise in drug-device combination development, particularly in dermatological applications. He has extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance, specifically with 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, and 21 CFR Part 4. His experience extends to high-volume manufacturing and molding processes, which are critical in the development of combination products.
Professional Interests and Leadership
Karthik Balasubramanian has a professional interest in low-cost nation manufacturing, including operations in China and India. He leads cross-functional teams that integrate Quality, Regulatory, and Design Organizations, demonstrating his capability in managing complex projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.