Our Team: The Driving Force Behind Ardent

At Ardent Clinical Research Services, our greatest strength lies in our people—a team of highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated professionals who bring deep domain expertise and unwavering commitment to every project we undertake. With specialists in clinical operations, data management, quality assurance, and project management, our team is well-equipped to handle the demands of global clinical research with precision, efficiency, and integrity.

Meet Our Core Team

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Meet Our Team

At Ardent Clinical Research Services, our strength lies in our highly qualified and experienced team of professionals who bring together a wealth of knowledge across all facets of clinical research.

Our team is composed of clinical research experts, medical professionals, regulatory specialists, data managers, and project leaders, each dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality, ethics, and compliance. With strong academic backgrounds and real-time industry experience, they are equipped to handle the complexities of clinical trials with precision and efficiency.

What sets our team apart is their collaborative approach, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and client satisfaction. From study design to execution, monitoring to data analysis, our team ensures that every project is conducted with accuracy, transparency, and integrity.

Together, we drive innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver successful outcomes for our clients — making Ardent a trusted partner in clinical research.

A visionary leader with over a two decades of clinical research experience, driving the company's strategic and operational excellence.

Mr. Chandu Devanpally

Founder & CEO, Operations Head — MSc Biochemistry | PGDCR

Expert in managing clinical trial data systems and coordinating multi-functional trial activities with efficiency.

Ms. Swati Kurandale

Head, Data Management and Operations — M. Pharmacy | PGDCR

Oversees quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance and regulatory alignment across all trials.

Ms. Pratiksha Magdum

QA Associate & Auditor — MSc Medical Information Management

Skilled for end-to-end oversight of clinical trials, ensuring studies are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Mrs. Rahel Shelke

Project Manager — MSc Microbiology | PDGCR

Plays a key role in Project Management planning, executing, and monitoring clinical trials. Skilled in managing trial timelines, resources, and sponsor communications across therapeutic areas.

Ms. Simran Belekar

Project Manager — MSc Microbiology | PDGCR

Responsible for designing statistical analysis plans and ensuring robust methodology in clinical trials. Skilled in data interpretation, statistical modelling, and validating study results to support regulatory submissions.

Ms. Priti Navi

Bio-statistician — MSc Bio Statistics

Ms. Pallavi, our in-house Interactive Web Response System (IWRS) expert, who brings extensive experience in managing complex clinical trial operations with precision and efficiency.

Ms. Pallavi

Developer — MCA

Ms. Pooja Patil plays a critical role in developing and validating eCRFs that ensure accuracy, compliance, and seamless data flow throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

Ms. Pooja Patil

Lead Developer — MCA

Ms. Tanuja, our dedicated Sr. Data Manager and Analyst, who plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usability of clinical trial data at Ardent Clinical Research Services.

Ms. Tanuja

Sr. Data Manager and Analyst — M Pharmacy

This multi-disciplinary team forms the backbone of Ardent’s success—ensuring that each study is conducted with the highest standards of quality, ethics, and scientific integrity. With decades of collective experience, our team continues to drive innovation, client satisfaction, and regulatory excellence across all clinical research initiatives.