Ronnie Toddywala

Biography

Ronnie Toddywala currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Nostrum Technologies, LLC. Born in Mumbai, India, Ronnie holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and an MBA from Rutgers University. He has 20+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical, consumer and medical device industry including several key scientific and management positions at Colgate Palmolive Company and Johnson & Johnson. Prior to joining Nostrum, Ronnie was the Vice President and Venture Leader for the SNS Johnson & Johnson Internal Venture, a Johnson & Johnson company. Here, he led a small J&J venture with a focus on neurostimulation technologies. Prior to being a venture leader, he served as a Board Member and Vice President of Gynecare, a small medical device division within ETHICON, a Johnson & Johnson Company. Gynecare focused on medical devices for Women’s Health in the area of incontinence, uterine disorders, contraception and cancer. He has spent over ten years in different areas of Research & Development including medical devices such as electromechanical devices, tissue reinforcement and biomaterials as well as pharmaceuticals such as liquids, semisolids, tablets and transdermal delivery systems. In addition to R&D, he also has experience in Business Development and Marketing of Consumer products. In his short career he has led launches of over 25 key products into the marketplace. He has also authored several patents, publications and book chapters.

Research Interest

 Pharmaceutical Science