Accutest Research Laboratories- A Trusted Indian CRO

DM Reddy is a seasoned Technology and Management professional with a B.Tech (Mechanical) from IIT Madras, PGD in Industrial Engineering from IIM Mumbai (NITIE), a Leadership Program from IIM Bangalore, and Management of Technology Program from AOTS, Tokyo.With 38+ years of proven leadership, he has successfully driven business transformations, IT enablement, and technology management, leading multifold growth across diverse industries, including Automotive, Consumer Durables, Telecom Electronics, Air-Conditioning, Forgings, Foundry, Aerospace, Defense, Testing Equipment, and Water Purifiers.

Mrs. Uma Ramachandran is a seasoned finance and investment professional with over 18 years of experience across Treasury, Banking, and Private Equity Investments. She has been closely involved in financial planning, capital management, and strategic decision-making, supporting sustainable business growth and effective governance.She brings strong expertise in financial strategy, risk management, and board-level oversight, offering valuable insights that strengthen organizational leadership and operational efficiency. Mrs. Ramachandran holds a Master’s degree in Financial Management from one of India’s premier management institutes, which complements her extensive hands-on experience in business leadership and operations.

Dr. Nirav Gandhi is a seasoned medical and clinical research leader with over 25 years of experience in the CRO and pharmaceutical industry. An MBBS and MD in Pharmacology, he is recognized for his strategic vision, scientific depth, and strong operational leadership.He has previously held senior roles at leading organizations including Lambda Therapeutic Research, Intas Pharmaceuticals, Torrent Research Centre, and Cipla, where he led large cross-functional teams across Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, Data Management, Biostatistics, and IT Dr. Gandhi has managed 300+ clinical trials, led 22+ ongoing global programs, collaborated with 2500+ patients and 250 clinical sites, and successfully completed multiple regulatory audits including USFDA, EMA, MHRA, WHO, and ANVISA. His expertise spans clinical strategy, digital transformation, centralized monitoring, and operational excellence.A respected academic contributor and mentor, Dr. Gandhi continues to engage in national and international scientific forums and advisory committees.

Mr. P. R. Raman, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is a Chartered Accountant with over 11 years of experience across healthcare, medical education, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. He brings strong expertise in corporate finance, financial governance, fund raising, and regulatory compliance, supporting complex and regulated organizations with a focus on transparency, controls, and sustainable growth.

Dr. Anil Avhad is a seasoned clinician-scientist with extensive experience in global clinical development across NCEs, NBEs, vaccines, complex generics, and BABE studies. He has led programs from first-in-human to late-phase trials and brings strong expertise in clinical operations, scientific strategy, regulatory submissions (USFDA, Health Canada, ANVISA, DCGI), and major audits.He has contributed to the development and approvals of innovative vaccines, anti-infectives, immunomodulators, and respiratory products. His early clinical background, industry leadership roles, and academic collaborations further strengthen his scientific and operational perspective.

Dr. Avdhoot Laud leads Accutest’s Corporate Quality Assurance and Regulatory functions, overseeing the implementation and maintenance of robust quality systems across all operations. With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, he has been instrumental in securing global regulatory approvals and successfully managing inspections from agencies such as US FDA, EMA (Sweden), ANVISA, DCGI, WHO, MHRA, Thai FDA, and MCC. He has built and mentored a strong QA team, ensuring that every study is conducted, documented, and reported in full compliance with GCP, SOPs, and international regulatory standards. His background spans Quality Assurance, Bioanalysis, Clinical Operations, API manufacturing, Analytical R&D, and Formulation R&D.Dr. Avdhoot holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai and is based at Accutest’s headquarters in Mumbai, India.

Dr. Naba is a Clinical Pharmacologist with 23+ years of extenssive experience across CROs, multinational pharma, healthcare, and academics. With 15+ years in early and late phase clinical trials, he has worked extensively as a medical expert in CRO and sponsor environments and contributed to establishing and expanding BE facilities. He has experience of establishig global Pharmacovigilance systems, led PV operations for 8+ years, and handled regulatory inspections as QPPV. He has experience of leading teams in medical writing, regulatory submissions, and post-marketing risk management. He maintain a strong record of leadership and successful regulatory inspections with all major regulatory agencies including USFDA, EMA, MHRA, WHO, TGA, ANVISA, NPRA, MOH Turkey, and CDSCO.

Dr. Shailesh Sonar is an experienced life sciences professional with deep expertise in biologics, biosimilars, immunogenicity, and new drug discovery. He has held key scientific and leadership roles at Glenmark, Dr. Reddy’s, BioGenomics, and Accutest Biologics. As Head of Biologics at Accutest, he leads scientific, operational, and techno-commercial functions integrating regulatory compliance, bioassay development, and strategic client engagement to drive innovation and growth. His strengths include bioassay development, biologics characterization, immunogenicity, and cross-functional leadership.

With a Postgraduate Medical Education in Clinical Research from Harvard Medical School and an MBA in Marketing, Ravindra combines scientific insight with commercial acumen to deliver transformative solutions in the clinical trials space.

Ravindra Gandham brings over 20 years of experience in clinical research and global business development. He joined Accutest in August 2025 and leads the Business Development function, driving strategic growth and global partnerships.He has held senior leadership roles at leading CROs including Cliantha Research, INC Research (Syneos Health), and Omnicare Clinical Research (Theorem). With expertise across clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and strategic alliances, Ravindra has successfully expanded market presence across India, APAC, and the USA. He holds a Postgraduate Medical Education in Clinical Research from Harvard Medical School and an MBA in Marketing.