Deva H. Puranam Viatris

Deva H. Puranam is the Head of Global Quality Investigations, Surveillance and Regulatory communications at Viatris, a global healthcare company. Deva is a graduate of Andhra University in India, where he received his master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry of Drugs, and he is currently pursuing his doctorate degree in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry. Deva also holds a master’s degree in management studies from University of Madras in India. Throughout his 24 years of professional career, Deva worked for various global pharma companies (Eli Lily, Ranbaxy, Thermo Fisher, Baxter, Mylan) in leadership positions with increasing responsibilities. He led one of the largest clinical trials for U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Sponsored project for Traumatic Brain Injury for deployed U.S. forces in combat zones, directly monitored by Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, that reported into congressional committees on military health. Deva also served as US Observer with NATO - OTAN Research Technology Organization. During his professional career, he successfully conducted due diligences worth $21Bn from quality and compliance perspective. Deva participates in industry forums of ISPE, DIA, PDA and actively partners with regulators and special interest groups on key pharmaceutical topics such as compliance, quality, risk and continuous improvement. Deva passionately believes in Viatris mission of empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life and works with his colleagues diligently to deliver on the mission. In addition to his professional life, Deva is an avid sports enthusiast and a passionate bike rider. He loves the US Sports national leagues NFL, NBA and follows ATP games religiously. His favourite pass time habit is riding his Harley V Rod and Suzuki Hayabusa.