Dhiraj Mahale is a seasoned research scientist and manager with significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently working at Lupin since September 2013. Dhiraj has held several roles within Lupin, including Research Scientist-Manager, Associate Scientist, and Research Associate. Prior to joining Lupin, Dhiraj worked at Ipca Laboratories Limited as a Research Associate, focusing on analytical method validation, and at Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd as a Senior Officer in Analytical R&D. Dhiraj holds a Master's degree from Dr. D Y Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research and a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from MGSM'S SMT. SHARADCHANDRIKA SURESH PATIL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY. Dhiraj's educational background also includes higher secondary and secondary school education from NTVS'S G.T. PATIL ARTS, SCIENCE & COMMERCE COLLEGE and Shroff High School, respectively.