Organized Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Team Lead
Himalaya Wellness Company
8 2011 - Current
Created and led a team of cross-functional departments to efficiently handle product labeling revision projects and to extend products from an existing market to new, complying with regulations, quality, and content customized to new market.
Creating, improvising, and implementing processes as per company and business requirements resulting in shorter product launch time.
Prepared User Requirement Specifications (URS) for software development for efficient labeling review. Coordinated with IT team along with other CFTs for development, testing, and implementation of web portal, which is 21 CFR part 11 compliant.
Managed and delivered competing demands, adapting to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
Reviewed project status to meet milestones and achieve targets within deadlines
Managed projects for product extension, new product introduction, revision through change control, and new packs - with effective stakeholder management and multichannel engagement for clinical support, packing material development, and formulation, along with domestic and international regulatory aspects and QA requirements.
Coordinated product development and labeling finalization for India, METAP, USA, LatAm region, Europe, APAC, Russia, and CIS region, along with coordination for spec development, and Bill of Materials release to support operations.
Resolve problems that arise during product development
Promoted positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Executive - Digital Wing
Himalaya Wellness Company
10.2008 - 08.2011
Social Media Optimization - managed company blogs for promoting the product PartySmart
Analyzed and sent apposite products to various bloggers willing to do product reviews
Recorded and conveyed their feedback to respective marketing department to help in further improvement of product quality
Logistics in e-commerce - back-order processing, updating, and following shipments till delivery
Online Reputation Management: Monitoring and accounting reviews/feedback, news, and other product mentions on web
Searching for Unethical/Unfair trade practices over Internet - Identifying, and recording website details of unlawful sales and Cyber Squatting websites. Successfully closed over 60 websites involved in unfair trade
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Bangalore University
Bengaluru
04.2005 - 05.2008
Skills
Proficient in MS office SAP- MM module
Multiple Priorities Management
Multichannel Engagement
Product Management
Excellent communication skills
Stakeholder Management
Problem-Solving
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Continuous Improvements
Change management
SOP Adherence
Process Improvement
System optimization
Accomplishments
Promoted thrice for
Identifying the bottlenecks and improving the processes for quick and efficient labeling artwork management.
Implementing the process in software for managing the artwork review and approval.
Manager - International Regulatory Affairs at Himalaya Drug Company (Himalaya Wellness Company)Manager - International Regulatory Affairs at Himalaya Drug Company (Himalaya Wellness Company)