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Pratik Pawar

@pratikpawar

Results-driven Scientific Product Manager bridging bioprocess expertise and chromatography data systems to deliver validated products.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a Scientific Product Management role where I can own testing and validation, drive cross-functional delivery in chromatography/CDS and bioprocess workflows, and grow products through Agile execution, strong documentation, and continuous technical innovation.

I’m a results-driven Scientific Product Manager with a Ph.D. (Tech.) in Bioprocess Technology, bringing deep bioprocess and analytical instrumentation expertise to product lifecycle success. I lead cross-functional teams to support innovative chromatography data system (CDS) experiences across cross-lab compliant environments, applying rigorous software testing methodologies, documentation, and system validation.

At Waters Global Capability Centre, I define test plans and test cases, manage defect tracking through Atlassian JIRA/Confluence, and execute SDLC via Agile (Scrum). I’ve also led evaluation work for chromatography applications in third-party environments, earning recognition including a Best Evaluation Lead Award, while strengthening my validation mindset through Quality and Computer System Validation- Life-sciences training.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Product Manager (Evaluation)

Current

Waters Corporation

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Leading a cross-functional team of testers and developers to support Waters LC system portfolio and cross-lab compliant chromatography data system applications. Owns test planning/execution, defect tracking, documentation, and SDLC delivery using Agile (Scrum).

Chromatography Data Systems (CDS)LCS Software Testing Test Planning Bug Reporting Documentation Atlassian JIRA Confluence SDLC Agile Scrum

Sr. Consultant & Evaluation Lead

Infosys Ltd.

Oct 2023 - Feb 2026 (2 years 4 months)

Led an evaluation team supporting validation of chromatography applications across third-party environments for a Waters project at Waters GCC. Recognized with a Best Evaluation Lead Award from Infosys Ltd.

Validation Evaluation Leadership Third Party Environment Testing

Assistant Professor

D Y Patil Deemed to be University

Feb 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Taught and mentored post-graduate students in bio-processing, bio-separation, analytical techniques, enzyme technology, unit operations, and research methodology. Managed a central instrumentation facility with laboratory and safety responsibilities and co-led B.Tech Biotechnology syllabus revision per NEP.

Analytical Techniques Enzyme Research Methodology Teaching And Mentoring Lab Safety

Independent Consultant (Remote)

Biomedican Inc.

Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)

Planned, advised, and troubleshot yeast-based processes for producing value-added metabolites. Provided remote bioprocess support focused on operational problem-solving.

Yeast Based Processes Value Added Metabolite Production

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)

Planned and conducted research on applying bioprocesses to refinery processes, including development of biocatalysts and bio-fuels. Led project assistants in scaling processes from research scale to pilot plant.

Biocatalyst Development Team Leadership

Senior Research Fellow

Institute of Chemical Technology

May 2016 - Mar 2021 (4 years 10 months)

Worked on adsorptive downstream processing for separation and purification of lipids and metabolites from fermentation broth, including scalable production of edible microbial oil. Developed integrated approaches such as in-situ product recovery/fragmentation and supported IP and publication activities.

Downstream Processing Lipids And Metabolites From Fermentation Broth Microbial Oil Production In Situ Product Recovery Integrated Fragmentation Patent Drafting

Research Associate

Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd.

Jul 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 2 months)

Conducted enzymatic processing of crude oil substrates for biodiesel production and food applications, including pre-pilot trials using immobilized enzymes. Developed GC-FID and HPLC-ELSD analytical methods to support qualitative and quantitative analysis against international standards.

Enzymatic Processing Biodiesel Production Immobilized Enzymes GC FID (Cool On Column)HPLC ELSD Quantitative Analysis