Rajendra Talele — Co-founder & Director, EviaSearch
Co-founder & Director
Pharma Industry Leader · Author

Rajendra Talele

Co-founder & Director — EviaSearch

A seasoned pharmaceutical professional with over 30 years of experience in drug development and clinical research. Former President – Operations, Country Head, and Board Director at leading MNC and Indian CROs. Co-founded EviaSearch in 2025 to bring objectivity to pharma vendor selection globally.

30+

Years in Pharma

Multi-Phase

Programs Led

Global

CRO Reach

FromEviaSearch

Finding and trusting the right outsourcing partner in pharma is too hard. I spent 30 years watching the industry struggle with it. Evalex changes that — it brings objectivity where there has only been guesswork.

— Rajendra Talele

Areas of Expertise

Drug Development
Clinical Research
CDMO / CMO Evaluation
CRO Selection
Regulatory Affairs
Life Sciences Strategy
BA/BE Studies
Pharma Outsourcing

Career Highlights

Co-founder & Director

2025 – Present

EviaSearch

Building the global B2B pharma vendor discovery and evaluation platform powered by the proprietary Evalex framework.

President – Operations

Prior

Leading Indian CRO

Oversaw end-to-end operational leadership across multiple drug development programs and clinical research engagements.

Country Head

Prior

MNC Clinical Research Organization

Led country-level strategy and operations for a multinational clinical research organization across India.

Board Director

Prior

Multiple CROs

Provided strategic governance and direction across reputed life sciences organizations in India and globally.

Expert Insights

Pharma Outsourcing Guidance from 30+ Years on the Front Lines

Read Rajendra's practical guidance on CDMO selection, CRO evaluation, and pharmaceutical outsourcing strategy.