

3rd Annual Pharma Packaging, Labelling, Serialization, Track & Trace 2021
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Get more from the event, with a broader scope bringing the whole communications value chain together. Enjoy and make the best out of our dedicated networking time, meet the leading international vendors showcasing the products of tomorrow in the co-located exhibition. Expand your knowledge of the latest business models and strategies in the high-level conference.
Event Speakers
GOURI SHANKAR
CDSCO-HQ

CHAKRAVARTHI
World Packaging Organisation

CHAKRAVARTHI
World Packaging Organisation
CHAKRAVARTHI AVPS, Global Ambassador, World Packaging Organisation
A die hard lover and an evangelist of packaging, recognised as most influential leader in the segment, Mr. Chakravarthi AVPS is Global Ambassador of World Packaging Organisation.
With a strong penchant and deep knowledge in Pharmaceutical Packaging, he is also board (COA) member for Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council, Government of India.
He is CEO and Managing director of Ecobliss India an internationally renowned company for its packaging innovations, with core strengths in pharmaceutical landscape.
Chakravarthi is also one of the longest serving board members of Indian Institute of Packaging and was chairman for its prestigious golden jubilee committee and for Hyderabad center as well.
CLAIRE CLARKE
GS1

CLAIRE CLARKE
GS1
CLAIRE CLARKE, Director Healthcare Engagement, GS1
Claire Clarke is Director of Healthcare Engagement at GS1. Claire’s passion is to ensure that patients receive the best healthcare possible. Healthcare systems need support to eliminate errors and using global standards can help in achieving this. Claire is a senior nurse leader with over 25 years experience within the healthcare system, leading teams within complex organisations. Within these organisation Claire has led transformational business change that has delivered excellent business performance along with outstanding care delivery. Claire prides herself on enabling an open environment to enable teams to drive innovation, accountability and professional integrity whilst enjoying the job
GAURAV BHATIA
Reliance Retail-Pharma

GAURAV BHATIA
Reliance Retail-Pharma
GAURAV BHATIA, General Manager - Supply Chain, Reliance Retail-Pharma
KAUSTUBH K
Wockhardt

KIRAN KULKARNI
Aurobindo Pharma

KIRAN KULKARNI
Aurobindo Pharma
KIRAN KULKARNI, Senior Manager Packaging Development, Aurobindo Pharma
Leading team of nine members, independently monitoring successfully Packaging Development activities of US Market and Projects. Handling New Launches, Submission and Post commercial changes of all formulation units. Actively handling various projects related to Cost Improvement, Productivity Improvement and Process Simplification.
Successfully Implemented Drug Supply Chain Security Act for all the SKUs of US market across all the Formulation units of APL. Evaluation of Artworks, Revisions, Machine Trials, Training, Co ordination with SCM Planning and implementation through Change Controls
MAYUR PARMAR
Government of Gujarat

PRASAD S. D
Biocon

PRASAD S. D
Biocon
PRASAD S. DESHPANDE, Senior Vice President & Global Head – Supply, Chain Management, Biocon
VIKAS R. JAIN
Acviss Technologies

PRABIR DAS
Mylan Laboratories

PRABIR DAS
Mylan Laboratories
PRABIR DAS, Head - Packaging Tech Services, OSD, Mylan Laboratories
I am one of the first batch PG alumni (1985 – 87) from Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai.
I have over 30 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical Packaging, with exposure in development,
execution and post commercialisation life cycle management. Major activity includes Technology
Transfer, New Product-Pack Launch, Packaging Validation, Change Management, Quality & COGS
Improvement, Automation, Standardization & Harmonization Projects, Track & Trace Project and
any kind of Innovative Packaging Development Project related to patience safety and compliance.
SOUMYANATH M
Mankind Research Centre

SOUMYANATH M
Mankind Research Centre
SOUMYANATH MISHRA, Head - Packaging Development, Mankind Research Centre
KINJAL PARIKH
Baxter

MARCEL DE G
Abbott (Netherlands)

MARCEL DE G
Abbott (Netherlands)
MARCEL DE GRUTTER, PM Serialization & Liaison Regulatory &, Government Affairs, Abbott (Netherlands)
SUDHIR M B
Pfizer

SUDHIR M B
Pfizer
SUDHIR MOHAN BANSAL, Vice President and India Head of Supply Chain, Management, Pfizer
SHIVAJI C
Fresenius Kabi

SHIVAJI C
Fresenius Kabi
SHIVAJI CHAKRABORTY, Asst. General Manager, Fresenius Kabi
Packaging professional with more than 25 years of experience in packaging designing, development and commercialization, vendor development, project management and execution.
Skilled in process improvement with a focus on cost impact, process improvement and sustainability.
Presently associated with Fresenius Kabi Oncology Ltd for more than a decade. Heading Packaging development functions, e.g., packaging development and commercialisation of pharmaceutical formulations, projects, productivity initiatives, vendor development, process improvement, leadership, and mentoring.
PRAFULL V. D
Lupin

PRAFULL V. D
Lupin
PRAFULL V. DESHPANDE, Research Scientist - Packaging Development(R&D), Lupin
Here I am looking after Packaging development (R&D) for IRF, RoW, WHO, RSA market.
Total experience 16Y +
Earlier Worked with Lupin, Ajanta Pharma and Glenmark Pharma Ltd. (Here it’s my second term in Lupin).
Education: M.Sc. (Chemistry), MBA (Operation), Diploma in Packaging (SIES).
BHARAT B R
Mankind Pharma

HEIKO TREFZGER
Roche

HEIKO TREFZGER
Roche
HEIKO TREFZGER, Product Manager, Business Analyst, Innovation, Representative, Roche
Heiko Trefzger, born in 1975, studied business administration with a focus on business informatics. He has almost 25 years of experience in business-IT interfacing functions in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. He is a proven expert in methods and processes in business analysis and solution management. For more than 16 years he has been working at F. Hofmann-La Roche as a business data processing specialist and business solution manager and has managed numerous strategic and business-critical projects in a global environment. As a product manager for artworks and anti-counterfeiting, he has acquired extensive know-how within the supply chain and manufacturing. He has received several awards for his activities and projects, including a “CIO Award”, the “Business Process Excellence Award” and, ultimately, for “Distinguished Team Performance” as part of an in-house innovation competition. From 2013 to 2016 he also headed a global Business Solution Manager Forum with over 80 members, successfully introducing standards for methods and processes for business analysis and portfolio management. Heiko Trefzger also lectures at the Cooperative State University in Lörrach.
SANJAY SONAR
OPTEL

AJAY BAPAT
Pharma Packaging Consultant

AJAY BAPAT
Pharma Packaging Consultant
AJAY BAPAT, Pharma Packaging Consultant
Mr. Ajay Bapat, a veteran Pharma Packaging Professional and now an independent consultant in pharma packaging, has been involved in development of packaging materials for more than 34 years.
He has been associated with many of the larger Indian Pharma industries like Lupin, SOL, Wockhardt and Emcure,as head of Packaging Development and now associated with few of the pharma companies and material and machine manufacturers, as a consultant.
A regular speaker and panel member for various conferences and seminars related to pharmaceutical packaging materials and machines.
A regular jury member for Printweek and SIES for judging the best of print and packaging quality.
RAJSHRI C P
Glenmark

KAZI MASUD H
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

KAZI MASUD H
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
KAZI MASUD HASAN, Team Lead (Principal Scientist), Packaging, development (R & D), Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
S.R.SALUNKHE
FDA Maharashtra

PRASAD SATAM
Aurobindo Pharma

PRASAD SATAM
Aurobindo Pharma
PRASAD SATAM, Vice President - Packaging Research Development, Aurobindo Pharma
VIPUL JAIN
Cipla

VIPUL JAIN
Cipla
VIPUL JAIN, Associate Director - SCM Integrated Business Planning, Cipla
MBA, Supply Chain certified Professional
24 years of experience in Supply chain digital transformation
Current Role – Associate Director, SCM Integrated Business Planning, Cipla
Previous Companies – Mondelez International, Colgate Palmolive, Accenture
Specialization – SAP ERP/APO/IBP, Business Analytics
ASHOK KUMAR B
Takeda

ASHOK KUMAR B
Takeda
ASHOK KUMAR BHATTACHARYA, Former Executive Director, Takeda
Over 39years of experience in Global Pharmaceutical MNCs as a Successful Manager in various roles - General Management , Marketing & Sales roles & Excelling in diverse multicultural environments . A strong proponent for Building Big Brands & enhancing Corporate Equity through Patient & Customer Focus, Ensuring Total Compliance & Corporate Governance . Launched & Built Brands in Multiple Therapeutic segments ,& managed overall P&L of Business . Actively involved in Mergers, Acquisitions & Integrations , Change Management process without losing sight on Performance& Compliance . Developed Human Capital through Continuous Training &Development programs which led to Attracting & Retaining Top Talents .Encourage Innovation & promote / Create Healthy Competitive working environment . Have always created a working environment of Trust , Fairness ,Openness , Integrity , Compliance & Corporate Governance .
“Securing your Supply Chain and Quality Management”
Event Schedule
Meet and to network with your conference colleagues.
09:20 - Welcome Address & Virtual Conference Platform Instructions
MARKET OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS
09:30 – Storage, handling and transportation of Pharmaceutical packaging and logistics
MADHAB CHAKRABORTY, Joint Director and Regional Head, Indian Institute of Packaging
10:00 – Automation & Digitalization in Pharmaceutical, Packaging & Supply Chain operation
• Evolution to Revolution – Local to Global – Wholesale to Consumer pack
• Scaling up – Quantity with Quality – Consistency & Reproducibility
• Manufacturing & Packaging – Testing & Releasing – Data & Documentation
• Promotion & Protection – Cloning & Counterfeiting – Theft & Diversion
• Storage, Handling & Transport – Logistics & Distribution – Security & Visibility
PRABIR DAS, IIP 1st Batch Packaging Professional (1985 -’87`), 30+ years’ experience in Pharma Packaging
10:30 – Morning Coffee / Tea & Discussion
CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
10:50 – DISCUSSION WITH EXPERTS: Smart packaging for pharma industries – How can we make packaging truly intelligent?
• Does the future of pharmaceutical packaging seem to be bright? Why smart packaging will affect the pharmaceutical industry’s future.
• What are the potential for smart packaging, as well as the real possibility of disruption?
• Efficient business strategies and methods that could help smart packaging applications solve obstacles and optimize their value.
• How smart packaging can help with a number of problems, such as prescription errors or counterfeit products.
• How smart packaging can change the pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare industries as we know them?
• What makes Pharma ready for smart packaging?
Moderator:
CHAKRAVARTHI AVPS, Global Ambassador, Hon Advisor and Director on, Board - Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council,, Govt of India, World Packaging Organisation
Panellists:
MAHESH MURTHY, Sr. Director of Operations Medical Device, Biocon
ASHOK KUMAR BHATTACHARYA, Former Executive Director, Takeda
SOUMYANATH MISHRA, Head - Packaging Development, Mankind Research Centre
ANAHITA KARANDE, Head - Packaging Development & Procurement, Alembic Pharmaceuticals
KAZI MASUD HASAN, Team Lead (Principal Scientist), Packaging development, (R & D), Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
SHIVAJI CHAKRABORTY, Asst. General Manager, Fresenius Kabi
AJAY BAPAT, Independent Pharma Packaging Consultant
11:50 – DISCUSSION WITH EXPERTS: Addressing the future of life sciences labeling with technology and transparency
• Addressing the major changes in the way we manufacture goods, as well as the digitization of manufacturing
• Is the packaging and labelling ecosystem in the life sciences prepared for Industry 4.0?
• Unlocking the data in PLM and the Core Data Sheet
• Regulation, rules, intelligence and automation on a global vs. local level
• Focusing on how pharmaceutical firms can develop their labelling technology and change how they operate.
• Enhancing labelling consistency and business resilience to manufacture effective, highquality labels in a cost-effective and timely manner that do not jeopardize patient safety.
Moderator:
VIPUL JAIN, Associate Director, Cipla
Panellists:
MAYUR PARMAR, Deputy Collector, Government of Gujarat
PRASAD S. DESHPANDE, Senior Vice President & Global Head – Supply Chain, Management, Biocon
VICKRAM SRIVASTAVA, Global Supply Chain, Sun Pharma
KIRAN KULKARNI, Senior Manager Packaging Development, Aurobindo Pharma
RAJESH PEDNEKAR, Head - Supply Chain, Operations and Strategy, Healthcare SF
SUNIL ACHARYA, H.O.D, S.C.P.L
KINJAL PARIKH, Sr Research Assistant Formulation & Development, Baxter
12:50 - Networking luncheon
13:40 - 101 INTELLIGENT SUPPLY CHAIN & END-TOEND TRACEABILITY IN THE PHARMA INDUSTRY
SANJAY SONAR, Solution Architect & Subject Matter Expert (Traceability), OPTEL
14:10 – Fool-Proof Protection for Pharma Against Counterfeiting & Fraud
VIKAS R. JAIN, Founder & CEO, Acviss Technologies
14:30 – DISCUSSION WITH EXPERTS: Track & Trace - Serialization is the new normal? Discussing operations in a serialized world
• Addressing serialization’s side effects, including the loss of productivity in packaging and warehouse operations.
• Discussing easy entry of counterfeit drugs and drug diversions.
• Discussing how track and trace will support drug industry control its supply chains more efficiently and reduce the risks of counterfeit drugs.
• Discussing on developing an existing business processes to create an effective serialization organization?
• Determine efforts beyond track & trace to bring more maturity to the supply chain
• Discussing how to draw on the results of Track & Trace systems to carry supply chain to the next level?
Moderator:
S.R.SALUNKHE, Former Assistant Commissioner, FDA Maharashtra
Panellists:
MARCEL DE GRUTTER, PM Serialization & Liaison Regulatory & Government, Affairs, Abbott (Netherlands)
HEIKO TREFZGER, Product Manager, Business Analyst, Innovation, Representative, Roche (Germany)
SUDHIR MOHAN BANSAL, Vice President and India Head of Supply Chain, Management, Pfizer
RAJESH PEDNEKAR, Head - Supply Chain, Operations and Strategy, Healthcare SF
GAURAV BHATIA, General Manager - Supply Chain, Reliance Retail-Pharma
15:30 – Afternoon Tea / Coffee
15:50 – How GS1 standards enable a safe & secure supply chain
CLAIRE CLARKE, Director Healthcare Engagement, GS1 Global Office (UK)
REGULATORY
16:20 – DISCUSSION WITH EXPERTS: Meeting your needs while complying with regulatory requirements
• How the Pharma industry is keeping up with changing labelling regulations and compliance?
• New regulations in packaging and labelling, track & trace
• Streamlining compliance processes with best possible regulatory practices
• Regulations which will shape the industry in the near future such as Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
• Gearing yourself up for upcoming regulations to stay competitive and relevant
• Regulatory requirements for successfully implement close coordination of activities across the organisation
• Regulatory and customer requirements with regards to Primary Packaging Material
Moderator:
PRASAD SATAM, Associate Vice President - Packaging Research, Development, Aurobindo Pharma
Panellists:
GOURI SHANKAR, Assistant Drugs Controller (I) (Legal Cell), CDSCO-HQ
VAIBHAV KULKARNI, Director - Regulatory Affairs, Abbott Nutrition
KRISHNA SAI.T, Associate Vice President, Biocon
PRAFULL V. DESHPANDE, Research Scientist - Packaging Development (R&D), Lupin
KAUSTUBH KULKARNI, Senior Manager - Packaging Development, Wockhardt
RAJSHRI CHETAN PARDESHI, Packaging Development Manager, Glenmark
17:10 - End of Conference
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