Ravindra Surwade
@ravindrasurwade
Veterinary pharmacology & toxicology educator and GLP/AAALAC animal research specialist.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a veterinary professional with 4.5+ years of specialized experience in Veterinary (Medicine), Pharmacology & Toxicology, Toxicological Research, and Laboratory Animal Management within GLP and AAALAC Accreditation facilities. I am NET-qualified and certified in Animal Welfare (PGDAW), with a strong track record in regulatory compliance, pre-clinical safety assessment, and quality assurance for animal facility operations.
I oversee institutional governance activities, serving as Member Secretary (IAEC) and Member (IBSC), while planning and executing repeated dose toxicity studies (Oral, SC, IV) in rats and mice in line with OECD and Biosimilar Guidelines. As an Assistant Professor, I combine academic teaching and mentoring with research at the R&D Incubation Center, driven by strong ethics, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in R&D and higher education.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Professor (Vet)
RPS College of Veterinary Sciences
May 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Teach and mentor students in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology and contribute to R&D activities at the R&D Incubation Center through planning and execution of research projects.
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Nov 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Served as Trainee Study Veterinarian for repeated-dose toxicity studies on complex biological drugs, supporting route-of-administration work, necropsy/organ collection, and compliance with OECD and biosimilar guidelines.
Animal House In-Charge
Vipragen Biosciences Private Limited
Oct 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Managed GLP (NGCMA) and AAALAC compliance and supported audit readiness, serving as Scientist-in-Charge and Member Secretary in the IAEC while overseeing daily animal facility operations and records.
Assistant Manager Veterinarian
Vins Bioproduct Pvt Ltd
Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 (11 months)
Applied veterinary and pharmacological expertise in anti-snake venom production settings and performed laboratory animal care and management to support operations and research needs.
Contract Teaching Faculty
College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati
Jun 2017 - Mar 2018 (9 months)
Taught and mentored BVSc & AH students in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, supporting their academic progression through structured guidance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Manipal University Jaipur
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
Pursuing an MBA (Distance Education) at Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Welfare (PGDAW), Animal Welfare
2021 - 2021
Grade: 54.00%
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Welfare (PGDAW) from IGNOU in October 2021.
PVN RTV University
Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.), Pharmacology and Toxicology
Grade: 86.90%
Completed an M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Science (Pharmacology and Toxicology) in December 2016.
Nagpur Veterinary College
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
Grade: 68.74%
Completed B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) in July 2014.
Amravati Board
Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C), Secondary Science
Grade: 79.17%
Completed the Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C) in June 2008.
Maharashtra Board
Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C), Secondary Science
Grade: 75.33%
Completed the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C) in June 2006.
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