Meet The Team

Senior Leadership Team

Co-Founder and CEO

Co-Founder and Director Operations

Project Management Team

Project Coordinator

Project and Process Analyst

Project Coordinator

Project Manager

Project Manager

Project Administrator

Operations and Delivery Team

Principle GXP QA Auditor

Quality Officer

Sr. Quality Consultant

Senior QA Auditor

Senior Quality Assurance Auditor

Principal QA Auditor

Business Development Team

Business Development Manager

Brand Engagement Manager

Business Development Manager

Growth and Outreach Executive

Join the RiverArk Quality Network

We collaborate with a select network of experienced independent GxP consultants supporting global life sciences organisations.


If you are an established consultant with a strong track record in GxP QA, auditing, or regulatory compliance, we invite you to explore collaboration opportunities with RiverArk.
This is not a traditional employment pathway. We partner with consultants who operate independently and bring deep expertise, professionalism, and consistency in delivery. If you are interested in working with us, please submit your details below. 
 


Please note: we are not currently recruiting for full-time positions through this page.
RiverArk does not engage with or accept representation from third-party recruitment agencies for freelance GxP consultant opportunities.

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    Madhavi Nadgouda
    Madhavi is a Co-founder and the CEO of RiverArk. As an entrepreneur, to date Madhavi has worked on two successful start-ups including RiverArk. Madhavi spearheads legal & commercial aspects and client relations within RiverArk. Dedicated and results-oriented chief executive with a wealth of experience in leading a growing and highly successful quality assurance consultancy. Proven track record of implementing robust quality management systems, driving operational excellence, and fostering client relationships. A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, committed to delivering top-tier services and maintaining the highest standards of quality in all business operations. Combines strategic vision, operational expertise, and a passion for quality assurance to drive the success of RiverArk. With a focus on excellence and client satisfaction, continues to lead the company towards new heights, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the quality assurance landscape.

    About Madhavi

    Co-Founder and CEO

    Madhavi Nadgouda

    Co-Founder and CEO
    Madhavi is a Co-founder and the CEO of RiverArk. As an entrepreneur, to date Madhavi has worked on two successful start-ups including RiverArk. Madhavi spearheads legal & commercial aspects and client relations within RiverArk. Dedicated and results-oriented chief executive with a wealth of experience in leading a growing and highly successful quality assurance consultancy. Proven track record of implementing robust quality management systems, driving operational excellence, and fostering client relationships. A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, committed to delivering top-tier services and maintaining the highest standards of quality in all business operations. Combines strategic vision, operational expertise, and a passion for quality assurance to drive the success of RiverArk. With a focus on excellence and client satisfaction, continues to lead the company towards new heights, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the quality assurance landscape.
    Milind Nadgouda
    Milind is a Quality Assurance professional, with more than 25 years of strategy experience as well as hands on expertise in operational oversight. He is the Co-founder and Director of operations at RiverArk Limited. His core competencies include inspection readiness, audit strategy, risk strategy and management, gap assessment and quality assurance. His expertise on quality strategy and regulatory compliance has been derived from hands-on real-world experience. So far in his career, Milind has been in the frontline during GxP inspections and has on several occasions been in the back room supporting the teams at high-ranking pharmaceutical companies for inspections. He sees himself as a problem solver and a solution provider.

    About Milind

    Co-Founder and Director Operations

    Milind Nadgouda

    Co-Founder and Director Operations
    Milind is a Quality Assurance professional, with more than 25 years of strategy experience as well as hands on expertise in operational oversight. He is the Co-founder and Director of operations at RiverArk Limited. His core competencies include inspection readiness, audit strategy, risk strategy and management, gap assessment and quality assurance. His expertise on quality strategy and regulatory compliance has been derived from hands-on real-world experience. So far in his career, Milind has been in the frontline during GxP inspections and has on several occasions been in the back room supporting the teams at high-ranking pharmaceutical companies for inspections. He sees himself as a problem solver and a solution provider.
    Amy King
    A PRINCE2-qualified Project Manager with over three years of experience within the QA pharmaceutical consulting sector, Amy has developed a strong track record of supporting and delivering high-quality, compliant project outcomes. Beginning her career with RiverArk as a Project Administrator, she quickly progressed to Project Coordinator before stepping into her current role as Project Manager. With a solid foundation in project support and coordination, Amy brings a structured and detail-oriented approach to managing complex GxP audits. In her current position, she is responsible for the end-to-end management of audit projects, ensuring timelines, resources, and client expectations are effectively aligned. She plays a critical role in orchestrating the successful delivery of audits and consulting projects, working closely with auditors, clients, and internal stakeholders. Amy is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance, contributing to RiverArk's mission of supporting clients across the pharmaceutical industry through expert GxP auditing and consulting services.

    About Amy

    Project Manager

    Amy King

    Project Manager
    A PRINCE2-qualified Project Manager with over three years of experience within the QA pharmaceutical consulting sector, Amy has developed a strong track record of supporting and delivering high-quality, compliant project outcomes. Beginning her career with RiverArk as a Project Administrator, she quickly progressed to Project Coordinator before stepping into her current role as Project Manager. With a solid foundation in project support and coordination, Amy brings a structured and detail-oriented approach to managing complex GxP audits. In her current position, she is responsible for the end-to-end management of audit projects, ensuring timelines, resources, and client expectations are effectively aligned. She plays a critical role in orchestrating the successful delivery of audits and consulting projects, working closely with auditors, clients, and internal stakeholders. Amy is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance, contributing to RiverArk's mission of supporting clients across the pharmaceutical industry through expert GxP auditing and consulting services.
    Ananya Nadgouda
    Ananya is a Project and Process Analyst at RiverArk, with over three years of experience in project management, comes with a strong academic background in life sciences, holding a triple major in Biotechnology, Genetics, and Biochemistry. In her role, she focuses on managing projects, improving processes, and supporting teams to work more efficiently across different business areas. She identifies opportunities to streamline workflows, simplify complex tasks, and ensure projects are delivered on time. She also works on gap analysis, risk analysis, and feedback management, helping identify what's missing, what could go wrong, and how things can be improved. She works closely with cross-functional teams and thrives in collaborative environments. She is also currently pursuing her PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner certification to further strengthen her project management skills and contribute even more effectively to her work.

    About Ananya

    Project and Process Analyst

    Ananya Nadgouda

    Project and Process Analyst
    Ananya is a Project and Process Analyst at RiverArk, with over three years of experience in project management, comes with a strong academic background in life sciences, holding a triple major in Biotechnology, Genetics, and Biochemistry. In her role, she focuses on managing projects, improving processes, and supporting teams to work more efficiently across different business areas. She identifies opportunities to streamline workflows, simplify complex tasks, and ensure projects are delivered on time. She also works on gap analysis, risk analysis, and feedback management, helping identify what's missing, what could go wrong, and how things can be improved. She works closely with cross-functional teams and thrives in collaborative environments. She is also currently pursuing her PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner certification to further strengthen her project management skills and contribute even more effectively to her work.
    Anip Damle
    Anip is an engineer by education who transitioned into the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, driven by a strong commitment to quality and compliance. He holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northumbria University and has built his career around GxP compliance and quality systems within regulated environments. Anip specializes in ISO 13485 (Medical Devices) and ISO 9001 standards and holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and PRINCE2 Foundation. With over five years at RiverArk, he currently serves as a Project Manager, driving the successful execution of quality-focused initiatives across the organization. Throughout his tenure at RiverArk, Anip has worked within cross-functional teams and led multiple quality improvement initiatives utilizing Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean methodologies. His dedication to excellence is reflected in both his academic accomplishments and professional achievements. Anip is committed to delivering innovative, compliant, and efficient solutions while continuously striving for operational excellence.

    About Anip

    Project Manager

    Anip Damle

    Project Manager
    Anip is an engineer by education who transitioned into the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, driven by a strong commitment to quality and compliance. He holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northumbria University and has built his career around GxP compliance and quality systems within regulated environments. Anip specializes in ISO 13485 (Medical Devices) and ISO 9001 standards and holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and PRINCE2 Foundation. With over five years at RiverArk, he currently serves as a Project Manager, driving the successful execution of quality-focused initiatives across the organization. Throughout his tenure at RiverArk, Anip has worked within cross-functional teams and led multiple quality improvement initiatives utilizing Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean methodologies. His dedication to excellence is reflected in both his academic accomplishments and professional achievements. Anip is committed to delivering innovative, compliant, and efficient solutions while continuously striving for operational excellence.
    Mariam Hussain
    Mariam began her career in the pharmaceutical industry after completing her Bachelors in English, initially joining a pharmacovigilance company where she played a key role in ensuring drug safety and regulatory compliance. Building upon her experience, Mariam transitioned into a Project Manager at RiverArk where she oversees successful execution of projects, coordinates project activities and collaborates with clients and consultants to ensure timely achievement of objectives. As a Prince2 and Agile certified Project Manager, Mariam’s aim is to deliver projects in line with RiverArk’s values of excellence, professionalism, integrity, communication.

    About Mariam

    Senior Project Manager

    Mariam Hussain

    Senior Project Manager
    Mariam began her career in the pharmaceutical industry after completing her Bachelors in English, initially joining a pharmacovigilance company where she played a key role in ensuring drug safety and regulatory compliance. Building upon her experience, Mariam transitioned into a Project Manager at RiverArk where she oversees successful execution of projects, coordinates project activities and collaborates with clients and consultants to ensure timely achievement of objectives. As a Prince2 and Agile certified Project Manager, Mariam’s aim is to deliver projects in line with RiverArk’s values of excellence, professionalism, integrity, communication.
    Ryan Schön
    Ryan joined RiverArk in July 2022 and has since been promoted to Senior Project Manager. With over 12 years of experience across the pharmaceutical industry, he brings a broad cross-functional background spanning Project Management, Production Planning, Buying, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Training Coordination, Logistics, and Pharmacy Dispensing. This breadth of experience gives Ryan a strong understanding of how different functions operate within regulated environments and enables him to lead projects with both strategic oversight and practical operational awareness. His ability to understand cross-functional dependencies, anticipate challenges, and align stakeholders effectively allows him to deliver complex audit and consultancy projects with clarity, structure, and pace. Ryan is particularly recognised for his calm leadership style, strong relationship management, and commitment to high standards of quality and compliance. He works closely with clients, auditors, and internal teams to support successful project delivery, while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients and ultimately patients.

    About Ryan

    Senior Project Manager

    Ryan Schön

    Senior Project Manager
    Ryan joined RiverArk in July 2022 and has since been promoted to Senior Project Manager. With over 12 years of experience across the pharmaceutical industry, he brings a broad cross-functional background spanning Project Management, Production Planning, Buying, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Training Coordination, Logistics, and Pharmacy Dispensing. This breadth of experience gives Ryan a strong understanding of how different functions operate within regulated environments and enables him to lead projects with both strategic oversight and practical operational awareness. His ability to understand cross-functional dependencies, anticipate challenges, and align stakeholders effectively allows him to deliver complex audit and consultancy projects with clarity, structure, and pace. Ryan is particularly recognised for his calm leadership style, strong relationship management, and commitment to high standards of quality and compliance. He works closely with clients, auditors, and internal teams to support successful project delivery, while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients and ultimately patients.
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