Hardik Upadhyay (He/Him)
Site Manager
CASTL
Hardik Upadhyay is a biomanufacturing leader, educator, and process optimization expert with a passion for advancing the industry through innovation and training. As Site Manager & Biomanufacturing Trainer at CASTL Inc, he leads industry-focused training programs, overseeing the procurement and commissioning of cutting-edge biomanufacturing equipment.
With extensive experience in downstream, sterile processing, and large-scale bioprocessing, Hardik has played a pivotal role in manufacturing, technology transfer, process validation, and regulatory compliance. His leadership has driven an 80% reduction in human error deviations, improved efficiency, and enhanced quality standards.
Previously, at Resilience Biotechnologies Inc. and Therapure Biopharma Inc., he managed biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations, and led facility expansion projects. Beyond operations, he is a dedicated mentor, delivering hands-on and virtual training to industry professionals and university students.
A published researcher, Hardik has contributed to scientific literature, including his work on Headspace Chromatography, and has presented at multiple International conferences.