DR SWAPNIL DESAI
Valsad
Summary
Accomplished Manager at ATUL LTD with a proven track record in leading R&D initiatives and scaling up pharmaceutical production processes. Expert in patent searches and adept at multi-step synthesis, ensuring safety and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency by implementing process improvements. Skilled in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration, significantly contributing to business development and innovation. Adaptable Manager offers many years of experience coordinating operations to achieve organizational goals. Committed to driving improvements through innovation and leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
ATUL LTD
Valsad
12.2013 - Current
- Leading a team of 4 Research associates |Chemists in the R&D lab oversaw pilot plant scale-up operations.
- Develop pharmaceutical products, as well as intermediates and bulk chemicals.
- Trouble shooting for existing products
- Knowledge of patent search, Scifinder & STN search and process status (evaluation of infringing and non infringing process)
- Developing the new commercial process for new and existing products
- Involved in the development of multi-step synthesis using corrosive, hazardous chemicals, and flammable chemicals with zero accidents.
- Coordinate with Business Development team for the proposals
- Literature and patent search for existing and new products
- Scaling up operation and technology transfer with lead team for new molecule
- Scaling up operation and technology transfer with lead of team for new cost effective process of existing product
- Scaling up operation planning from lab scale to pilot scale and pilot scale to plant scale using the equipment’s and utilities
- EHS: discuss and understand the hazards associate with the process according initiate HAZOP | HIRA activity
- Understand the recommendations of the group discussion during this activity
- Proficient in interpretation of analytical data HPLC, GC, IR, NMR, GPC,TLC etc
- Development of raw material source required for new product as well as existing product by coordination with procurement team
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting an increase in operational efficiency.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Research Scientist
APICORE PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
Vadodara
10.2009 - 12.2013
- Faced USFDA audit during 2011 in Apicore Pharmaceuticals Pvt
- LTD
- At Dhobikuwa Ta, Padra, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
- Reviewed project activities and prepared and reviewed research, testing or operational reports.
- Conducted experiments properly by adhering to health, safety and environmental regulations.
- Developed and implemented research protocols to identify novel compounds with specific characteristics.
Research Scientist
DISHMAN PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL LTD.
Ahmedabad
12.2007 - 10.2009
- Performed literature reviews to current developments in the field of research science and prepare ROS for assign project.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product performance issues.
- Conducted experiments properly by adhering to health, safety and environmental regulations.
- Recorded and reported test results, performing calculations, and preparing the report.
- Conducted laboratory experiments to evaluate the efficacy of various compounds in a range of applications.
Education
Ph. D. -
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Surat02.2008
M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry) - Organic Chemistry
B.K.M. Science College, Valsad
Valsad04.2003
B.Sc.(Chemistry) - Chemistry
B.K.M. Science College, Valsad
Valsad04.2001
H.S.C. -
Bai Ava Bai High School
Gandhinagar03.1998
S.S.C. -
Bai Ava Bai High School
Gandhinagar03.1996
Skills
- Literature and patent search for existing and new products
- Workforce management
- Microsoft Office
- Open Office
- Oracle Chemdraw
- Scifinder & STN search
- Documentation and reporting
Salary
19.61 Lacs p.a., As per company’s rules
References
- Dr. P. S. Desai, Director, Dolat-Usha Institute of Applied Sciences, Valsad, Gujarat
- Dr. K. H. Chikhalia, Professor, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
- Dr. Jayaraman Kannappan, Director, Apicore Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat
- Mr. Denish Shah, Sr. General Manager, Dishman Pharmaceutical & Chemical Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Projects
API like Diflunisal, Miglustat, Alosetron Hydrochloride Handle various reactions: Sulphonation, Reduction, Fusion, Methylation, Ethylation, Chlorination, Hydroxylation, High vacuum solid distillation, Pressure reaction Bulk chemicals: Resorcinol, RF Resin, 1,3-Cyclohexanedione, 2-Methyl Resorcinol, Hexamethoxymethyl melamine, Anisole, p-Amino Phenol
Training
- 23rd Indian Council of Chemist, 10/29/04 - 10/31/04, Mumbai
- 93rd Indian Science Congress, 01/03/06 - 01/07/06, Hyderabad
- 11th International Conference on Advances in Drug Discovery Research, 02/25/07 - 02/27/07, Aurangabad
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge. Details and Certificates can be produced if asked.
Audits
2011, Apicore Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LTD., Vadodara, Gujarat
Documentation
- SOP
- Process validation protocol
- Specification
- Journal writing
- Electronic lab notebook
- Knowledge of ISO 14000:2015 and Quality Management system ISO 9001:2015
- Knowledge of 5S
Timeline
Manager
ATUL LTD
12.2013 - Current
Research Scientist
APICORE PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
10.2009 - 12.2013
Research Scientist
DISHMAN PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL LTD.
12.2007 - 10.2009
Ph. D. -
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry) - Organic Chemistry
B.K.M. Science College, Valsad
B.Sc.(Chemistry) - Chemistry
B.K.M. Science College, Valsad
H.S.C. -
Bai Ava Bai High School
S.S.C. -
Bai Ava Bai High School
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