To work in an organisation where innovation and excellence is the way of life, where my full potential will be explored and where I will get ample scope of development and growth.
CAREER ABTRACT
Four products listed in orange book. (Four products approved in US market)
Four products commercialised in EU market
Successfully submitted Para IV ANDAs.
Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics with more than 15 years of experience in Formulation Development in Pharmaceutical R&D
NCE (New Chemical entity) projects exposure
Management of team, leading to timely delivery of projects with a position of team leader
Experience in QbD based formulation development approach of solid oral dosage forms for regulated market
Actively involved in Technology transfer
Client based (CDMO) project handled and completed successfully.
Perusing doctorate degree
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Research Scientist
Piramal Pharma
Ahmedabad
05.2016 - Current
Sr. Research Fellow
Emcure Pharmaceutical
Ahmadabad, Gujarat
01.2011 - 05.2016
Scientist II
Torrent Research Centre
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
12.2008 - 12.2010
Research Associate
Ajanta Pharma
Mumbai
12.2007 - 12.2008
Trainee
Alkem Research Centre Panvel
Mumbai
04.2007 - 11.2007
Total year of experience
≈ 15 years 1 months
JOB PROFIE
Preparation of formulation development strategy for client and generic projects, its execution and tech transfer (virtually and with physical presence)
Leading team of formulation development scientists and manage the day-to-day operations of R&D by providing guidance, encouraging, teamwork, and facilitating related professional work processes to achieve high performance standards
Ensuring consistent on-job trainings during project experimentations and reviews
Leading project related teleconferences with clients on technical
Literature review including stability indicating method, PAR, biophama review, patents & its examples, research articles etc
Maintain relationship with customers, understand their needs and create pipeline projects for customer based on marketing inputs; identify new applications, new opportunities and customer pain areas for value selling
Documents review including Product Development Report, IID report, TDP, size and shape report, batch protocols, specifications, sampling plans, MFC, BMR’s, BPR’s, stability protocols and other relevant documents for regulatory filing purpose for good technical writing and adequacy
Performance review (half yearly / annually) of team members
Coordination and integration with all on-site / off-site functions toward on-time delivery of the projects
Supporting leadership in various organizational / site initiatives
Ensuring strong integration of team members with cross-functions for on-time project deliverables
Ensure compliance and awareness of data integrity at functional area and site
Follow GMP, GDP practices for all processes and train the subordinates to follow the same
Involvement in trouble shooting
Coordinate with RA for filing ANDAs and addressing deficiencies; provide relevant documents to Regulatory Affairs in a timely manner for ANDA filings
To be a part of the internal audit team
Conduct audit prepare an audit report and follow up for CAPA
PROJECTS
Combination product with high sensitivity to hydrolysis
Potent API with complete bio waiver
Oral iron chelator Tablet
Tablet containing steroidal antimineralocorticoid of the spirolactone group
Tablets used in Huntington Disease
Pellets used in treatment of Crohn’s Disease
Bilayer tablets fixed dose combination of Antihypertensive drugs
NCE molecules
Critical three API combination product delivered successfully
Projects done including bilayer tablets, sustained release tablets, immediate release tablets and fixed dose combination tablets
Worked on projects including Enteric coated tablet for the treatment of ulcerative colitis
Injection as well
Got hands on experience in Pellets technology and MUPS technology
STRENGTHS
Fast track development in scientific way
Management of formulation team for facilitating the activities related to projects
Improvising existing formulations, development and trouble-shooting
Management of diversified activities in development cycle of product
Learning & Training Manager at Piramal Pharma Solutions & Piramal Critical CareLearning & Training Manager at Piramal Pharma Solutions & Piramal Critical Care