New Delhi-based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals has announced the appointment of Shantanu R Chobhe as the Corporate Quality Assurance Head.

Chobhe brings over 30 years of extensive experience in quality and regulatory management within the pharmaceutical industry. His career has spanned across several leading companies, including Lupin, Glenmark Generics, UniChem Laboratories, Wockhardt, and Cipla. Prior to joining Akums, he served as a key member of Abbott Healthcare, where he was instrumental in driving quality excellence.

At Akums, Chobhe will take charge of all quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) departments, overseeing both active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and formulations. His deep expertise in quality management and regulatory affairs will be critical as Akums continues to uphold its commitment to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products.

He is a member of the IP Expert Committee, the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), and the Indian Pharmaceutical Scientists and Educators (IPSE).