Webinar
Webinar
Imperatives of Automation in Pharma Manufacturing
Synopsis: Dependency on Automation in Pharma manufacturing. Necessity of Automation in pharma production. Importance of chemical ingredient precise accuracy. Efficiency, Productivity, Profitability Criteria.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing now runs on automation. Regulatory scrutiny and round-the-clock demand make automated systems an absolute necessity in daily production. Meanwhile, real-time analytics, robotics, and paperless workflows lift efficiency, productivity, and profitability from formulation through packaging and logistics.
Paid / Intivation: ₹ 500 (Indian Attendees) / $10 USD (International Attendees)
Date: Thursday, 16 october 2025
Time: 12:00 pm IST
Session Length: 1:30 hours
Scope & Learning Objectives
State-of-the-art automation is critical to every pharma process and packaging line, and the pace of technology innovation is accelerating daily.
No matter whether a plant is small, medium, or large, automated platforms are now the fastest way for a Pharma Unit to achieve economies of scale.
Breakthrough formulations, process novelties, and biochemical research deliver real value only when they are executed under strict, fully automated, cGMP-compliant conditions. Sophisticated digital dosing guarantees sub-milligram accuracy for every chemical ingredient, protecting efficacy and patient safety.
Today’s regulatory climate demands traceability, paperless batch records, and 24 × 7 remote monitoring; modern MES, IIoT sensors, and advanced software deliver exactly that
Robotics has moved from pilot cells to the mainstream, handling everything from aseptic transfers to high-speed cartoning with unmatched consistency.
Automation doesn’t stop at the reactor— secondary packaging, cold-chain warehousing, and end-to-end supply-chain control now rely on the same digital backbone for speed and accuracy.
Global sustainability goals— zero-liquid-discharge, lower emissions, reduced energy use —are achievable only with intelligent, closed-loop process control and data-driven optimisation.
Even the smallest tablet- or capsule-manufacturing unit benefits: automated feeders and weight checks secure micro-gram accuracy,while clean-in-place sequences cut downtime and contamination risk.
Liquid bottling lines showcase the payoff— sterile, drip-free fills and neck-banding precision that manual systems simply cannot match. Real-time dashboards convert raw sensor data into actionable analytics, lifting efficiency, productivity, and profitability across the enterprise.
Routine system updates keep plants aligned with evolving FDA, EMA, and CDSCO guidance, safeguarding market access and brand reputation.
Join the PARA Tech Expo: Pharma Automation Webinar – it will give you an edge in your business and future strategy.
Ravi Kalla
CIO – IT & Digital Automation, Anthem Biosciences Pvt Ltd.
Ravi Kalla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from M.H. School (1996–1999) and completed his Master of Science in Systems Management at Sri Venkateswara University (1999–2001). He began his career in 2004 as Systems Manager at CMR Institute of Technology before moving to Biocon in 2006 as an IT Lead. In 2007, Ravi joined Anthem Biosciences, where he has since risen to head IT and Process Automation (OT). Over nearly two decades, he has spearheaded the company’s end-to-end IT/OT integration, digital twin implementation, SCADA systems, and cloud-based QMS adoption—making Anthem a pioneer in pharma automation.
Ravi Kalla is the visionary leader behind Anthem Biosciences’ transformation into a digitally-enabled CDMO. Since 2015, he has overseen a first-of-its-kind IT–OT convergence—linking PLCs, SCADA, fermenters, bioreactors, and utilities into a central control system that has drastically reduced downtime and operational complexity. He spearheaded the implementation of a digital twin of their manufacturing plant—integrating real-time sensor data from 480+ vessels and remote cleanroom assets—empowering teams to monitor and intervene via mobile or tablet, even during pandemic lockdowns . This architecture ensures full compliance with FDA Part 11 and cGMP, while paving the way for AI‑driven analytics and predictive process optimization.
Ravi also led the rollout of cloud-based Veeva Vault Quality, digitizing batch records and enhancing regulatory traceability—bridging engineering, IT, and quality systems. His leadership has positioned Anthem as a pioneer in pharma plant digitalization, making him a perfect voice for practical automation insights.
Speaker
G. Balaji
Senior Vice President – Energy Industries, ABB India
G. Balaji is SVP and Head of Energy Industries at ABB India, where he leads industrial automation, digital transformation, and integrated technology deployments across energy and process sectors.
Under his leadership, ABB has executed large-scale automation projects—spanning DCS, SCADA, AI / ML, and cloud‑based systems—for chemical, pipeline, and utility clients across India.
In a recent interview with Indian Chemical News, he discussed how automation enables flexibility in product scaling and real‑time control without sacrificing consistency.
In Energetica, he has also spoken about ABB’s strategic role in the hydrogen value chain and how electrification and automation are converging in energy industries.
At our webinar, he will bring the perspective of a technology provider and systems integrator—covering how to scale automation effectively, integrate IT/OT, and drive operational excellence in pharma manufacturing.
Satish Pathak
Founder & Executive Director, Samiep Technology Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
A celebrated inventor and automation innovator, Mr. Satish Pathak brings a unique problem-solving perspective to process automation in pharma and allied industries.
Drawing from decades of hands-on innovation, including patented control valve systems and customized compounding automation solutions, Mr. Pathak’s session will focus on simplifying complex automation challenges, reducing CAPEX/OPEX, and delivering faster ROI, transforming cumulative Excess Giveaway, losses due to inconsistency, broader tolerances into increased Bottom-line.
Participants will gain insights into practical, cost-effective automation tailored to India’s pharma manufacturing landscape.
Moderator
Anil Chopra
Editor & Publisher, Imprint Automation India Magazine • Founder, PARA Tech Expo.
Anil Chopra is one of India’s most prolific tech-media entrepreneurs and ecosystem builder. Founder of Infocast Systems Pvt Ltd ISPL Timeline
As Editor & Publisher of Imprint Automation India Magazine—winner of the 2024 ISA Maharashtra Media-Partner Award— Anil Chopra steers conversation focusing on subjects contributing to industrial automation in India. Building an entire ecosystem around PARA Tech Expo, with webinars and technical seminars, a conference and conclaves envisaged involving the intelligentsia and leadership of Indian intelligent manufacturing, smart factory automation.
Under his vision PARA Tech Expo and Imprint Automation India magazine has started two YouTube channels. (PARA Tech) (Imprint Automation).
First Mantra: Industrial automation leads to excellence.
Second Mantra: March of automation in manufacturing.
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