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Ananth G

Ananth G

Bengaluru

Summary

  • Endowed with passion for winning as evinced through decade of experience encompassing quality assurance in pharmaceutical domain.
  • Hands on experience in handling QMS (Incident, Investigation, Laboratory Investigation, CAPA, Change control and PMSI) conducted by USFDA, MHRA, TGA, ANVISA. Profound knowledge of quality management system & Good manufacturing practices.
  • Experienced validation specialist with background review and approving the executed test cases. Trains new testers, providing the direction & guidance to less experienced employees/ freshers to meet the project deadlines.
  • Skilled Executive in area of Computer system validation/ 21 CFR part 11 . Adept at implementing improvements to optimize efficiency in business operations.
  • Reviewed and approved the Validated Computer Systems in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP FDA Regulations.
  • Working knowledge of GLP, GMP, GAMP guidelines especially in the areas of computer or related systems.
  • Experience in review and approval of Validation/ qualification Protocols IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, VP, VR, SOPs, Protocol Deviation, Risk Assessment, Decommission report, Periodic Review Report .
  • Excellent Knowledge and experience in Good Documentation Practices/ Data integrity program.
  • Technology savvy, and advanced user of Track wise software , Calibre Microsoft applications such as word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook.
  • Possess strong interpersonal, communication, mentoring & Leadership skills.
  • Innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to QMS System. Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution.
  • Accomplished Consultant drives organizational improvements through leveraging expertise in research and system enhancement.
  • Well-versed in collaborating with employees and leaders to resolve control and procedural problems negatively affecting business operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Senior Quality Specialist

Somerset Therapeutics Limited
09.2022 - Current
  • Improved overall user experience through support, training, troubleshooting, improvements and communication of system changes.
  • Quality Approver for QMS systems (Change control & Incidents/ Deviations, Investigations, Laboratory investigation and CAPA.
  • Collaborated with developers for implementation of new software & applications in QMS platform to meet quality requirements.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on quality procedures.
  • Adapted existing procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
  • Revised and drafted policies and procedures to address deficiencies comprehensively.
  • Third party/ Supplier management.
  • Liaised between Quality assurance and other departments and service providers, providing quality updates.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Quality coordinator for Market complaint.
  • User access management in 21 CFR systems/ equipments
  • Review and Approval of IRA & ACPM documents.
  • Ensure manufacturing equipments and associated software's are meets 21 CFR-Part11 compliance.
  • Review and Approval of CSV documents.

Quality Expert

Mylan Laboratories Limited
08.2016 - 08.2022

QMS:

  • Handling of QMS (Incidents, Investigations, CAPA, Change controls & PMSI ) for its Review adequacy and Approval.
  • Identifying, assessing, reviewing, logging and approving of incidents / investigations from all departments in plant by using Track wise system.
  • Coordinating with Global quality team on review of critical investigations and escalation of critical quality events on identification.
  • Escalation of atypical events & critical quality events to management and applicable CFTs/ Tier 0/ Tier 1 Team.
  • Handling and Participate in Internal audits and External audits.
  • Representing as Quality Approver for Change control & Incidents/ Deviations, Investigations and CAPA.
  • Quality coordinator for Market complaint.
  • Third party management.

User access management in 21 CFR systems/ equipments &Training Management

  • Support computer system validations in related stakeholder areas.
  • Review and Approval of IRA & ACPM documents.
  • Handling of User access management in 21 CFR equipments/ systems.
  • Ensure manufacturing equipments and associated software's are meets 21 CFR-Part11 compliance.
  • Review and Approval of CSV documents.
  • Handling of User access management in manufacturing equipments and associated software's are meets 21 CFR-Part11 compliance.
  • Review monthly/ Quarterly audit trail verification and Alarm challenge verification of critical equipments for accuracy, correctness and completeness.
  • To co-ordinate annual training plan with Training coordinator on cGMP and technical aspects.
  • Preparation of role details, Job description, Technical training induction training & MTRI for all employees within department.

Qualification & Validation:

  • Review and approval of validation & Qualification protocols and reports of Equipments, Areas, & Utilities.

Track wise:

  • Representing as Super user for site.
  • Expert in Track wise systems.

System:

  • Site Master File, Quality Manual preparation & revision based on requirement.
  • Provide support to updates and review of SOPs & other GMP relevant documents of various functional sections.
  • Pre & Post approval of Breakdowns related to Utilities & Laboratory equipments.
  • Independent and self- starter. Performs well with minimal supervision.
  • Identify and proactively surface quality issues to cross functional partners and provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Developed procedure and protocol for COVID-19 pandemic situation.

Process Quality Assurance Engineer

CAPLINPOINT LABORATORIES LTD
03.2015 - 08.2016

IPQA :

  • Handled and management for Quality Assurance activities about 7 different dosage formulations - Tablet, Capsule, Dry syrup, Soft Gel, Ointment, Liquid Orals and Dry Powder Injectable.
  • Hands on performing in process quality assurance checks for Tablets, Capsules (Hard & Soft), Liquid orals, Dry syrup and Dry Powder Injectable.
  • Assurance of Line clearance for Manufacturing Process and Final Packing of Drug product.
  • Effective communicator & team player with strong logical, problem solving abilities.
  • Reviewed of Batch Manufacturing Record/ Batch Packaging Record (Master/Filled).
  • Reviewed validation Protocol for Process validation/ Cleaning validation/ CIP/ SIP validation, Disinfectant validation.
  • Performed that all QA Tests are carried out on time and in full.
  • Work with Production personnel in advisory role to assist them with quality issues within their department.
  • Ensured GMP and regulatory compliance during manufacturing, packaging, testing & distribution by conducting audits, Documentation reviews and continuous follow ups.

Quality Assurance Chemist

Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2015

IPQA :

  • Prepared Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Manufacturing records and Batch packing records.
  • Experienced in issuing of line clearance at every step of batch manufacturing in 9 different dosage formulations - Injections (SVP/ LVP), Tablet, Capsule, Dry syrup, Soft Gel, Ointment, Liquid Orals and Dry Powder Injectable.
  • Participated in new process development and process optimization programs to enhance overall system capabilities

Education

Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacology

The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai
2013

B. Pharmacy -

The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai
2010

Skills

  • QMS (Quality approver for Deviation/ Investigation/ Change control/ CAPA)
  • Qualification and validation
  • CSV/ 21 CFR Part 11/ GAMP
  • Troubleshooting the problem
  • Training management
  • Expert in Track wise
  • Continual improvement
  • Performance improvement
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Data integrity Compliance
  • SME in External Audit
  • Internal Quality Lead Auditor

Certification


  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification
  • Master in GMP Remote Audit
  • Effective Thermal validation

Languages

Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
Kannada
Elementary (A2)
Malayalam
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Senior Quality Specialist

Somerset Therapeutics Limited
09.2022 - Current

Quality Expert

Mylan Laboratories Limited
08.2016 - 08.2022

Process Quality Assurance Engineer

CAPLINPOINT LABORATORIES LTD
03.2015 - 08.2016

Quality Assurance Chemist

Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2015

Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacology

The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

B. Pharmacy -

The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Ananth G