FELIX JOSEPH
Pharmaceutical QC/QA Expert With 33 Years Experience
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
Pharmaceutical Q.C /Q.A expert having 33 years of experience consists 5 years of international pharmaceutical experience
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Govt.Analyst
State Drugs Testing Laboratory
08.2022 - Current
- State Drugs Testing Laboratory, under Drugs Control Department started functioning from Januvary 202 onwards
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of drug samples, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in sample evaluations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline laboratory processes, significantly improving turnaround times.
- Authored detailed reports on drug testing results, facilitating informed decision-making for regulatory compliance.
Quality Control Manager
Kerala Medical Service Corporation Ltd (KMSCL)
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Oversaw quality control and assurance for medicines across 1,400 healthcare institutions in Kerala.
- Serves as central procurement agency for essential drugs and equipment across Kerala's public healthcare institutions.
- Delivered multiple PowerPoint presentations to communicate key quality metrics and findings effectively.
- Delivered comprehensive medical solutions to various health care facilities under Department of Family Welfare.
Facilitated efficient supply chain management for quality medicines throughout the state of Kerala.
Head-Biochemistry Division and Additional Charge of Cosmetics Division
Drugs Testing Laboratory, Drugs Control Department, Ministry of Health and family Welfare, Govt.of Kerala
12.2002 - 07.2015
- Started as Drugs Analyst (Kerala Gazetted Service- Govt. Of Kerala) from Dec 2002 and promoted as Head-Biochemistry Division and Additional Charge of Cosmetics Division also.
- Established as key quality control laboratory for Kerala under Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940.
- Delivered authoritative assessments on medicine and cosmetic quality to state authorities. Guided government on compliance and regulatory matters related to pharmaceuticals. Evaluated diverse drug applications, ensuring adherence to safety and effectiveness criteria.
- Implemented quality assurance measures that improved laboratory efficiency and reduced turnaround times for test results.
- Executed training sessions for laboratory team, reinforcing commitment to safety and observance of testing protocols.
Deputy Supervisor- Stability Studies
Riyadh Pharma (Medical and Cosmetic Products Co. Ltd.)
10.1997 - 12.2002
- This is one of the largest Pharmaceutical and cosmetics company in Saudi Arabia and has a Paid-Up Capital of about 600 million Saudi Riyal (1997), in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with ultra modern facilities, working strictly under cGMP, U.S FDA and MCA of England requirements. The company has a wide range of products including tablets, capsules, oral liquids, sterile preparations (ear drops, eye drops, and eye ointments) ointments, creams, antibiotic tablets and non Pharma products. We have nine specialist sections like, Finished Products, Packaging Section, Raw Materials Sections, Microbiology Section, Documentation Section, Stability Studies, Instrumentation, In process Section and Packaging Development Section Experience in Analytical method validation, Stability Testing, Dissolution Profiles, Raw Materials, Finished Product and Packaging Material Testing.
- Led the development of stability protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and enhancing product reliability.
- Oversaw the execution of stability studies, streamlining processes to improve efficiency and reduce time to market.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze stability data, guiding decisions on product formulations and shelf-life.
- Implemented quality control measures in stability studies, effectively reducing discrepancies and ensuring consistent results.
Chief Chemist (Quality Control)
Hoch Remedies (P) Ltd
04.1995 - 09.1997
- It is a Private LTD Pharmaceutical company producing Capsules, Liquid orals and Tablets. I was responsible for Administration of Quality control and production. I was involved in the setting-up the new Quality Control laboratory.
Education
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 & NABL Requirements and ISO 19011:2018 - Auditing management System
Engineering Staff College
Hyderabad01-2018
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi01-2010
Bachelor in Pharmacy - undefined
Dr. M. G. R Medical University
Chennai, India01-1993
Skills
AAS, ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy), LCMS, HPLC, HPTLC, GC, NIR, IR, KF, Flame Photometer, BET Testing, Sterility Testing, Antibiotic Assay, Tensile Strength, UV Spectrophotometer, Auto Titrator, Stability Chamber and Dissolution profile, Instrument Validation, Analytical method validation, IQ, OQ, PQ, DQ and ICH Guidelines Laboratory Equipment Log (LEL), Stability Chamber and various other instruments required in the pharmaceutical Quality Control Familiar with CGLP, Validation, SOPs, Stability Chamber, Control Procedures and preparation of Quality Manual etc Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standard Testing Procedure (STP) batch records, stability protocols
Quality control
Quality assurance
Analytical method validation
Data analysis
Stability testing
Resource person
Extra Activities
1 .Approved as expert person for testing Drugs and Cosmetics by Drugs control (1997) Department, Government of Kerala. India.
2. Resource person in the subject -“Kerala's quality policy” with regards to drugs and items”- at Kerala Medical Services Corporation (KMSCL) during the visit of Afghanistan Minister of Health & Officials during the year 2017.
3.Resource person in the subject -“Kerala's quality policy” with regards to drugs and items”- at KMSCL during the visit of Srilanakan Ministry of Health Officials during the year 2018. Resource person in the subject “Practical Aspects in HPLC”- at Kerala State and Drugs Pharmaceuticals Ltd - (2018-2019)
4.Drug Purchase Policy making- expert committee member - Regional Cancer Centre and research institute, Trivandrum,Govt.of Kerala.(2018-19)
5.Two days Residential training conducted for Q.C Assistants /Pharmacists/ Asst. Warehouse Manager/ Senior Asst. Warehouse Managers of Kerala Medical Services Corporation- in “General awareness of Quality Control, and S.O.P for Q.C Assistants”-(March-2019).
6.Resource person in the National Webinar (Online) “Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analytical Method Validation”- Organized by K.T.N College of Pharmacy, Palakkad, Kerala.(12th June 2021.
7.Resource person in the National Webinar “Careers in Pharma Industry and Stability Testing of Pharmaceuticals”- Organized by Sanjo College of Pharmaceutical Studies, Palakkad, Kerala.(19th December 2022).
Timeline
Govt.Analyst
State Drugs Testing Laboratory
08.2022 - Current
Quality Control Manager
Kerala Medical Service Corporation Ltd (KMSCL)
08.2015 - 08.2022
Head-Biochemistry Division and Additional Charge of Cosmetics Division
Drugs Testing Laboratory, Drugs Control Department, Ministry of Health and family Welfare, Govt.of Kerala
12.2002 - 07.2015
Deputy Supervisor- Stability Studies
Riyadh Pharma (Medical and Cosmetic Products Co. Ltd.)
10.1997 - 12.2002
Chief Chemist (Quality Control)
Hoch Remedies (P) Ltd
04.1995 - 09.1997
Bachelor in Pharmacy - undefined
Dr. M. G. R Medical University
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Indira Gandhi National Open University
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 & NABL Requirements and ISO 19011:2018 - Auditing management System
Engineering Staff College
Section name
- 1 Approved as expert person for testing Drugs and Cosmetics by Drugs control (1997) Department, Government of Kerala. India.
- 2. Resource person in the subject -“Kerala’s quality policy” with regards to drugs and items”- at Kerala Medical Services Corporation (KMSCL) during the visit of Afghanistan Health Minister of Health & Officials during the year 2017.
- 3.Resource person in the subject -“Kerala’s quality policy” with regards to drugs and items”- at KMSCL during the visit of Srilanakan Ministry of Health Officials during the year 2018. Resource person in the subject “Practical Aspects in HPLC”- at Kerala State and Drugs Pharmaceuticals Ltd - (2018-2019)
- 4.Drug Purchase Policy making- expert committee member - Regional Cancer Centre and research institute, Trivandrum,Govt.of Kerala.(2018-19)
- 5.Two days Residential training conducted for Q.C Assistants /Pharmacists/ Asst. Warehouse Manager/ Senior Asst. Warehouse Managers of Kerala Medical Services Corporation- in “General awareness of Quality Control, and S.O.P for Q.C Assistants”-(March-2019).
- 6.Resource person in the National Webinar (Online) “Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analytical Method Validation”- Organized by K.T.N College of Pharmacy, Palakkad, Kerala.(12th June 2021.
- 7.Resource person in the National Webinar “Careers in Pharma Industry and Stability Testing of Pharmaceuticals”- Organized by Sanjo College of Pharmaceutical Studies, Palakkad, Kerala.(19th December 2022).