Niyati Patel
R&D Tech Dev & eCompliance@Novartis | Consultant Advisor@FDAQRC | Senior Consultant & Advisor@Compliance Insight, Inc. | Advisory Council Member@GLG | Advisory Council Member / Expert Consultant@Guidepoint | Advisory Council Member and Consultant@AlphaSights | Advisory Council Member@Third Bridge Group Limited
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Quality & Regulatory Compliance leader | LifeSciences Consultant & Advisor | Expert in Digital Transformation of Quality Management Systems and Enterprise System Validations | Inspection Readiness and Audits. A dynamic and results-driven Quality and Regulatory Compliance leader and expert with 19 years of experience across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, specializing in GxP systems, regulatory intelligence, data governance and digital transformation in highly regulated environments. My expertise spans the full system development lifecycle (SDLC), risk-based Computer System Validation (CSV), emerging Computer Software Assurance (CSA) frameworks, and global data integrity standards (ALCOA+).
I lead enterprise-wide implementations of digital platforms like eQMS, LIMS, ERP, MES, and clinical systems (e.g., Veeva, TrackWise, MasterControl, ETQ Reliance, LabWare, SAP, Oracle, Empower LIMS), enabling clients and employers to meet FDA, EMA, and global inspection-readiness standards. As a trusted SME in 21 CFR Part 11, Part 4, Annex 11, ISO 13485, and GAMP 5, I help bridge quality, IT, and regulatory functions through scalable, risk-based validation strategies.
In my consulting practice, I support life sciences organizations - from startups to global enterprises, with:
- Digital system validation (CSV/CSA) strategy and execution
- cGxP system implementation and remediation
- Regulatory intelligence, regulatory submissions (510(k), PMA, IDE, IND/NDA), and gap assessments
- Inspection readiness, data integrity, and Part 11/Annex 11 compliance audits
- Combination products regulatory pathway, post-market processes, complaint handling and governance
With specialized expertise in advanced therapeutics and combination products (auto-injectors, pre-filled syringes, and advanced drug-device platforms), I develop and refine scalable processes, trending tools, and cross-functional investigation frameworks. I collaborate across PV, Regulatory, Tech Ops, and Quality to ensure robust root cause analysis, timely CAPAs, and global reporting compliance (QMSR, ISO 14971, EU MDR, etc.).
Whether in an internal leadership role or external consulting capacity, I’m passionate about modernizing quality systems, enabling cross-functional digital adoption, and translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable, inspection-ready processes.
Let’s connect if you’re looking for a strategic partner in digital quality, validation, or regulatory execution with a global, risk-based mindset and deep experience across the product lifecycle.
Work experience
R&D Tech Dev & eCompliance
Novartis2025.05-Current(a year)Consultant Advisor
FDAQRC2023.09-Current(3 years)Senior Consultant & Advisor
Compliance Insight, Inc.2023.05-Current(3 years)Advisory Council Member
GLG2019.12-Current(7 years)Advisory Council Member / Expert Consultant
Guidepoint2019.05-Current(7 years)Advisory Council Member and Consultant
AlphaSights2018.08-Current(8 years)Advisory Council Member
Third Bridge Group Limited2018.05-Current(8 years)Director, Global Quality and Compliance
Sharp Services2024.06-2025.04(a year)Director, Quality Engineering
Getinge2023.08-2024.04(9 months)VP, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Experic2020.04-2023.05(3 years)Director, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Experic2019.10-2020.04(7 months)Head of Quality & Compliance
Extremity Medical2017.09-2019.10(2 years)Sr. Engineer, Global Quality Systems
Integra LifeSciences2013.11-2017.09(4 years)Staff Engineer, Quality & Validation
Bracco2012.08-2013.11(a year)Principal Quality Engineer
Werfen2010.10-2012.08(2 years)Senior Quality Engineer
Werfen2009.08-2010.10(a year)Quality Engineer
Biocoat2008.08-2009.08(a year)Process Engineer
Eli Lilly and Company2007.02-2008.08(2 years)Product Development Scientist
Ingredion Incorporated2006.08-2007.02(7 months)
Educational experience
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Master of Science (M.S.), Biomedical Engineering, 3.752007.01-2009.01(2 years)Kean University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biotechnology, 3.92003.01-2006.01(3 years)
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