Devendra Dwivedi has taken on the role of Quality Assurance Manager at Yash Lifesciences Ltd, bringing with him over a decade of deep-rooted expertise in pharmaceutical quality systems and regulatory compliance. Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Devendra has been associated with Yash Lifesciences since September 2019, where he now leads mission-critical validation and qualification processes within the company’s global manufacturing operations.
In his current role, Devendra serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in key areas such as process validation, cleaning validation, hold time studies, HVAC qualification, and temperature mapping studies. His responsibilities span across the entire validation lifecycle—from reviewing user requirement specifications (URS) and design qualifications (DQ) to performance qualifications (PQ) and process validations (PV)—ensuring that all quality operations are aligned with global regulatory standards.
Before his journey with Yash Lifesciences Ltd, Devendra held important QA roles at leading Indian pharmaceutical companies, including Intas Pharmaceuticals, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, and Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. In these roles, he worked extensively on documentation review, compliance monitoring, and quality assurance systems, building a robust foundation in GxP practices and inspection readiness.
Devendra’s international exposure, combined with his technical acumen and regulatory insight, positions him as a key asset to Yash Lifesciences Ltd’s strategic expansion. His leadership is instrumental in embedding a culture of compliance, efficiency, and product quality across operations, supporting the company’s commitment to global healthcare excellence.