BIJJULA RAGHAVENDRA REDDY

Targeting challenging assignments in Operations and Project Management with a reputed organisation preferably in Pharmaceutical API sector

Dynamic and results driven Pharmaceutical Operations Leader with over 20 years of proven expertise in API & Intermediate Production Management, Process Optimization, and Quality Systems. Demonstrated success in enhancing productivity, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining audit readiness while ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. Strong record in capacity planning, GMP audits, and cross-functional leadership. Adept at implementing continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing production costs, and achieving on time delivery within stringent quality, cost, and safety parameters.

• Maintained OTIF above 95% consistently by streamlining production scheduling and resource utilization.
• Zero major observations during multiple regulatory and internal audits by ensuring audit readiness and compliance.
• Reduced production lead time by 20% through ANFD operations in the Esomeprazole K process.
• Developed and implemented cost reduction mechanisms and process improvements in Esomeprazole production.
• Resolved polymorph issue in Donepezil HCl, enhancing product consistency and quality.
• Handled end-to-end project execution, from equipment installation to performance qualification.
• Led a team of 39+ employees (excluding contract manpower), ensuring high morale and skill development.
• Implemented QMS activities, HAZOP, and FMECA to strengthen safety and reliability in operations.

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Date of Birth: 11/15/84

• Hydrogenation operations through DCS
• Heinkel, Comi Condor, and Peeler Centrifuges
• Continuous and Batch Distillation Columns
• ANFD Systems & Process Reactors