Karunakar (Karu) Sukuru, R.Ph., Ph.D

Global Vice President, Pharma Product Development and Head, Scientific Advisory at Catalent

Speaker

Dr. Karunakar (Karu) Sukuru is a global pharmaceutical R&D leader with over 30 years of experience in drug product development and advanced oral delivery technologies. As Global Vice President of Pharma Product Development and Head of Scientific Advisory at Catalent, he leads nearly 1,000 scientists across 14 international sites, driving innovation in oral delivery of small, mid‑ and large‑molecule therapeutics. A recognized expert in controlled‑release softgel and enabling technologies, Dr. Sukuru holds eight issued patents and more than 20 pending across lyophilized biologics, nanoparticle systems, ASDs and capsule‑shell and fill formulation science. He previously held leadership roles at Endo Pharmaceuticals and Banner Pharmacaps. He is a frequent speaker at AAPS, CRS, FDA and IPC forums and has served as an expert committee member at USP setting standards. Dr. Sukuru obtained his Masters and PH.D., from IIT-BHU, India and B.Pharm., Gulburga University, India He is also a Licensed Pharmacist.