Technical Director
IMCD, India
Dr. Chhanda J. Kapadia is a pharmaceutical scientist and technical leader with over more than two decades of expertise in excipient science, pharmaceutical formulation development, and strategic business growth. She holds the position of Group Director-Technical services for the IMCD Pharmaceutical Business group driving the technical services strategy across the globe. She seamlessly integrates technical innovation with commercial strategy to drive market expansion and revenue growth. On her earlier role as Technical Director, APAC at IMCD Group, she has led the strategic and technical direction of the pharma business, fostering supplier partnerships, spearheading product launches, and establishing FDA-approved labs and Centers of Excellence while mentoring high-performing teams. Previously, as Vice President at Gattefossé India (2008–2018), she played a pivotal role in techno-commercial growth, securing patents, and setting up a Technical Centre of Excellence. At Gattefosse India she led the technical activities for both Pharma and Personal care line of business. Her career began as a Senior Lecturer at Bombay College of Pharmacy, where she led research, teaching, and industry collaborations, and as a Management Trainee at Cipla, gaining foundational expertise in pharma marketing. Holding a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, she is an active member of professional organizations like the Indian Pharmaceutical Association and IPEC India. With a US patent on solid dispersion formulations and extensive publications in top pharmaceutical journals, Dr. Kapadia remains a visionary leader in pharma excipients and business strategy, shaping the industry with her expertise, innovation, and commitment to excellence.