Shilpkala Gade

Passionate, experienced early-stage researcher in ocular drug delivery with 3+ years of expertise in formulation and development of oral solid and injectable dosage forms. Skilled in quality control, regulatory compliance (GMP, ISO), and cross-functional collaboration. My expertise includes the lab-scale development and characterization of novel drug delivery systems including polymeric and lipid nanoformulations, in-situ forming long-acting drug delivery systems. Strong multidisciplinary and networking profile with prolific publications and postgraduate supervisory experience. Extensive formulation & development experience, ranging from conducting pre-formulation studies, lab scale development, pre-clinical development, and process scalability using quality by design manufacturing including documentation for regulatory filing. Detail-oriented and proactive with a focus on continuous improvement. Effective communicator and team player, able to work cross-functionally to define quality standards and drive continuous improvement. Committed to contributing to the development of cutting-edge drug delivery systems.