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Amit Mondal

Surat

Summary

A dynamic professional with 27 + years of experience in API and Finished dosage form (Sterile and Non-Sterile); spreading into Quality Operation (QA and QC), Regulatory Affairs and Manufacturing Operation. Experienced in establishing Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance in the field of sterile and non-sterile drug substances and drug products manufacturing sector. It includes creation and implementation of Quality and Regulatory policy, preparation for FDA, EU and other International regulatory authority inspections. It also encompasses the experience in qualification of manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, equipment cleaning and manufacturing processes (sterile and non-sterile, SVP and OSD). Experience also counts the responses to various regulatory agencies observations for example FDA 483s, Non-Conformance and Warning Letters. Out of 27+ years, 17+ years in API industry and 10 years in finished dosage form. Talented Vice President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 27 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives. Accomplished 27 with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands. Performance-driven Vice President with 27 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies, and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. Results-driven Vice President with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Quality and Operation and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President – Quality and Regulatory Affairs

CTX Life Sciences Pvt. Limited
10.2007 - Current
  • Company Overview: CTX Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, an API manufacturing company, is basically a diversified business of Colourtex Industries Limited
  • It started its Pharmaceutical Operation from Year 2006
  • First commercial batch was taken in year 2007
  • Accountable for Quality Unit Function (QA and QC) and Regulatory Affairs department & Member of Management Committee
  • Additional responsibility includes IT management
  • Framing and directing quality management system that complies to ICH Q7, Eu GMP-Part-II, 21 CFR Part 210 & 211 and other applicable / relevant ICH guidelines
  • Supporting and guiding Quality Assurance team for all sorts of quality functioning and troubleshooting including various investigations and CAPA
  • Ensuring quality management system is in place and followed at all time
  • Trained fresh bloods to develop skills in quality assurance function with a vision to have a team with average age below 35 years to benefit the organization in long run
  • Led the organization to face Audits from various regulatory agencies— USFDA: 2009, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2022
  • Developed strategy and authoring the responses to observation / citation by regulatory agencies
  • Successfully led the organization through audits from various customers including global major
  • Directed the organization to develop in-house built software for material management (before implementation of SAP) and introduction of various quality system including risk management
  • Responsible for off shore vendor management - audits and compliance as well as scientific discussion with key starting material manufacturers
  • CTX Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, an API manufacturing company, is basically a diversified business of Colourtex Industries Limited
  • It started its Pharmaceutical Operation from Year 2006
  • First commercial batch was taken in year 2007

Manager – Corporate Quality Assurance

Aurobindo Pharma Limited
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Establishment and harmonization of quality systems across various Drug substances manufacturing (Sterile and Non-sterile) and Drug Product manufacturing locations within INDIA and USA
  • GMP coordinator with Finished dosage form facilities – in India for OSD [Cephalosporin] and Dry Powder SVP [Cephalosporins] and 2 facilities in US
  • Leading team of internal auditors
  • As a part of CQA, a systemic approach was introduced and acted as a bridge between R&D, manufacturing locations and regulatory affairs department
  • Responsible for supporting manufacturing locations to face regulatory audits at a time when company was transforming its various manufacturing locations into regulatory compliant facility

Officer – Manufacturing

Ranbaxy Laboratories
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Responsible for day to day activities in penicillin drug product manufacturing facility
  • Initially was involved in manufacturing activity for almost 1 year
  • Subsequently was allotted with responsibility to carry out qualification of facilities (equipment, HVAC, water system etc) and process
  • Job responsibility included co-ordination with Quality assurance department for various activities as well as to coordinate during regulatory audits

Chemist– Manufacturing

Aristo Pharmaceuticals ltd
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Primarily engaged in manufacturing of liquid injectables and Ophthalmic solutions
  • Responsible for day-to-day activities in non-penicillin liquid injectable manufacturing
  • This responsibility included batch compounding, work allotment, line clearance, terminal sterilization, online compliance

Chemist [Probation] – Manufacturing

BIOCON India Ltd
01.1997 - 05.1997
  • Responsible for handling of fermentation process and subsequent down stream processing
  • Responsible for day-to-day activities in fermentation activity like broth preparation by using seeds, layering, extraction and further downstream processing

Education

B.Pharm - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bangalore University
Bangalore
10.1996

Skills

Team Leadership

Decision-Making

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem-Solving

Strategic Planning

Results-Driven

Risk Management

Process Improvement

Staff Development

Corporate Communications

Industry Best Practices

Policy and procedure development

Rules and regulations

Operational management

Organizational Development

Performance Improvement

Technical Support

Administrative Support

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Management Team Leadership

Performance Improvement

Operations Oversight

Technical Support

Administrative Support

Analytical and Critical Thinker

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Management Team Leadership

Approachable leader

Performance Improvement

Operations Oversight

Technical Support

Administrative Support

Analytical and Critical Thinker

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Management Team Leadership

Approachable leader

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 10/25/70

Reading Books

Loves to read book, be it biography, novel, thrillers or comics

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Bengali
Advanced (C1)
Gujarati
Elementary (A2)
Telegu
Beginner (A1)
kannada
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Vice President – Quality and Regulatory Affairs

CTX Life Sciences Pvt. Limited
10.2007 - Current

Manager – Corporate Quality Assurance

Aurobindo Pharma Limited
01.2004 - 01.2007

Officer – Manufacturing

Ranbaxy Laboratories
01.2001 - 01.2004

Chemist– Manufacturing

Aristo Pharmaceuticals ltd
01.1997 - 01.2001

Chemist [Probation] – Manufacturing

BIOCON India Ltd
01.1997 - 05.1997

B.Pharm - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bangalore University
Amit Mondal