Devprakash Yadav
Summary
Innovative Product Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in product lifecycle management, market analysis, and agile project methodologies. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to drive projects to successful completion. Committed to leveraging these abilities to contribute significantly to any team's success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Tata Consultancy Services | Role - Agile Program Manager
2021.10 - Current
- Managed successful development and transiton of 11 pharmaceutical research based products while tackling impediments efficiently, identifying risks proactively and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Engaged in strategic planning and identified opportunities to increase efficiency across organizational boundaries.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Managed the flow of work in an Agile environment through design-build-test-operate for complex and business critical applications.
- Supported in organization wide transition from waterfall to agile methodology.
- Coach and trained product owners, program managers, testers, developers and functional managers on the Agile/Lean product development process
- Supported in establishing the portfolio roadmap, portfolio vision, Epics, establishing lean budget and guardrails along with establishing portfolio flow
- Conducted multiple Program Incremental (PI) meetings at ART level and portfolio level.
- Defined the performance metrics, OKRs and KPIs for the agile project teams and analyzed on monthly basis to identify improvement areas.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing OKRs, KPIs, operational performance metrics and improvement areas.
Manager
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | Role - Quality Manager
2020.07 - 2021.09
- Led the development and implementation of program-level quality management systems in adherence with ISO 9001 standards.
- Managed and resolved customer complaints, implementing preventative measures to avoid reoccurrence.
- Maintained records related to product inspections, tests, calibrations and other quality control activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Analyzed quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive improvements, and support decision-making processes.
- Identified root cause analysis for defects by analyzing the statistical data from test results and customer feedbacks. Implemented preventive measures to improve quality and compliance.
- Spearhead creation and implementation of SOPs outlining quality control policies and procedures.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on quality assurance processes, techniques and tools.
- Represented the company in external audits and inspections, demonstrating the effectiveness of the quality management system.
Assistant Manager
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | Role - Vendor Manager
2019.06 - 2020.06
- Managed Japanese, EU and US Client’s Vendor management project (handled more than 10 vendors)
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved sourcing methods or alternative suppliers.
- Coordinated the implementation of new vendors into existing operations, including training staff on proper procedures.
- Managed relationships with key vendors by providing feedback on performance issues, operational efficiency, developing strategies for improvement, and resolving conflicts when necessary.
- Developed and implemented vendor selection criteria to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a highly skilled team of more than 70 employees for financially critical work in regulatory reporting and audit
- Conducted quarterly vendor reviews to address issues and explore new opportunities to improve profitability
- Managed vendor relations and contracts through strategic partnerships which saved costs and delivered premium contract pricing.
- Assisted in the development of vendor management policies and procedures in accordance with corporate objectives.
Assistant Manager
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | Role - Pharmacovigilance Manager (Quality and Compliance)
2016.10 - 2019.06
- Managed multiple pharmacovigilance quality projects simultaneously includes deviation and CAPA handling, SOP transformation at global level
- Managed the projects from planning, resourcing, monitoring, tracking and delivering on time perspective and quality in process.
- Conducted performance metrics review for teams and risks optimization.
- Focused in achieving on-time quality customer deliverables, contractual project requirements, utilization goals, and profitable results
- Supported in client relationship meetings during multiple client visits and discussion on various new upcoming projects and proposals
- Conducted regular daily, fortnightly and monthly client meetings to discuss progress, status and identify areas of improvement.
- Created quality policies, induction manual, quality manual, training manual and handle the internal and client audits and client visits.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
Assistant Manager - Pharmacovigilance
Apcer LifeSciences
2015.03 - 2016.09
- Managed more than 5 client projects with almost 85 team members on Aris global application and Argus application related to literature article procurement, Individual Case Processing reporting (ICSR) for spontaneous, literature and study cases.
- Managed XEVMPD eudravigilance database update project in parallel for 15+ clients with 100% compliance and 98.92% accuracy.
- Created an internal system to monthly automatic analysis of productivity, quality, TAT, overall performance.
- Build few flow metrics for better handling of projects and building client confidence
- Prepared analysis and performance report for client and handled weekly, monthly and annual high level client meeting
- Identified potential risks associated with each project and created mitigation strategies.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Successfully completed 5 external audits from clients and 2 inspections from regulatory bodies.
Team Leader
Wipro Ltd.
2013.09 - 2015.02
- Managed three Pfizer client projects on pharmacovigilance from conception through successful completion related to the Argus application.,
- Finalized plan, scope and cost for the Argus cases transition project, executed the project as per the client expectations at 99% quality and accuracy and before timeline delivery.
- Managed team of 40 Argus application case processors for consistent quality, on-time delivery, expected client satisfaction.
- Monitored team performance and communicated monthly quality data to client
- Review and approve the deviations and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) records for continuous improvement.
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new pharmacovigilance case processing, signals and aggregate reporting.
- Collaborated with other pharmacovigilance streams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Pharmacovigilance Officer
Wipro Ltd.
2011.10 - 2013.08
- Worked as case processor, pharmacovigilance call handler, signal reviewer, agreegate team member and supported in multiple pharmacovigilance projects
- Achieved an average of 99.2% quality and 100% turnaround time in delivering the cases.
- Performed aggregate analysis on adverse event reports to identify potential safety signals.
- Reviewed adverse event reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of data collected.
- Conducted safety surveillance activities, such as literature review, signal detection, case processing, and risk management.
- Created and maintained standard operating procedures for pharmacovigilance activities.
- Prepared periodic safety update reports and other documents related to regulatory submissions.
Education
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
PMI.ORG2021-12
Masters in Science - Industrial Pharmacy
Long Island University
NY, USA05.2009
Bachelor in Pharmacy -
South Gujarat University
Gujarat, India05.2009
Skills
Hard Skills
- MS Visio, MS Project
- PV Software -Argus, Arisg and PVNet
- Azure DevOps tool
- Jira tool
- Power BI
- TrackWise Application
- Tibco Spotfire platform
Soft Skills
- Agile Project (PMP, SAFe and PSM) and Product management
- Total Quality Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder and Transition Management
- Business Development
- Software development management
- Client Relationship and Vendor Management
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM1), Scrum.org., 2023
- SAFe Agilist 6.0, Scaledagile.inc, 2022
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, 2020
- XEVMPD Certification, EMA, UK, 2015
- Power BI, Udemy, 2024
Timeline
Manager
Tata Consultancy Services | Role - Agile Program Manager
2021.10 - Current
Manager
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | Role - Quality Manager
2020.07 - 2021.09
Assistant Manager
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | Role - Vendor Manager
2019.06 - 2020.06
Assistant Manager
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | Role - Pharmacovigilance Manager (Quality and Compliance)
2016.10 - 2019.06
Assistant Manager - Pharmacovigilance
Apcer LifeSciences
2015.03 - 2016.09
Team Leader
Wipro Ltd.
2013.09 - 2015.02
Pharmacovigilance Officer
Wipro Ltd.
2011.10 - 2013.08
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
Masters in Science - Industrial Pharmacy
Long Island University
Bachelor in Pharmacy -
South Gujarat University
- Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM1), Scrum.org., 2023
- SAFe Agilist 6.0, Scaledagile.inc, 2022
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, 2020
- XEVMPD Certification, EMA, UK, 2015
- Power BI, Udemy, 2024
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