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Education
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PERSONAL PROFILE
DECLARATION
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Hi, I’m

Kandarp Kumar Desai

Associate Research Scientist
A-3 Ashok Vatika Society, B/H Bright School, V.I.P. Road,Karelibaugh, Vadodara
Kandarp Kumar Desai

Summary

Associate Research Scientist with 16+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, specializing in Analytical Method Validation for APIs, Intermediates, KSMs, and Raw Materials. Strong expertise in HPLC analysis, Cleaning Validation, Method Transfer, and regulatory‑compliant documentation. Extensive exposure to GLP, cGMP, data integrity, instrument qualification, and CSV, supporting global regulatory submissions and inspections.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

Zydus Lifesciences Limited- Dabhasa
Vadodara

Associate Research Scientist – Centralized Analytical Method Validation Lab (AMV)
05.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Independently handling Analytical Method Validation for Assay, Related Substances, Residual Solvents.
  • Autotitrator, Carry-Over Studies, Cleaning Validation.
  • Genotoxic Impurities of RM, KSM, Intermediates, and APIs using HPLC.
  • Review and support Analytical Method Development for Key Starting Materials, In-Process Samples, Intermediates, APIs.
  • Preparation, review, and approval of protocols and validation reports for regulatory submissions.
  • Execution of method transfer activities to multiple manufacturing locations.
  • CURRENT AREA OF EXPOSURE:
  • Handling complete GLP and cGMP documentation, including: Change Controls, Deviations, CAPA.
  • Investigation and closure of laboratory incidents, deviations, and change controls.
  • Preparation, revision, and implementation of SOPs as per regulatory updates.
  • Investigation, root cause analysis and trending of: Laboratory incidents, Out of Calibration (OOC) events.
  • Audit trail review of all computerized systems.
  • Equipment IQ/OQ/PQ qualification.
  • Calibration and preventive maintenance as per schedule.
  • Handling and review of CSV Master Plan (CSVMP) for all GxP software.
  • Perform the self-inspection of QC, PD Lab and IT department.
  • Compliance of Self-Inspection of Validation cell department.
  • Department training coordinator and provide training to all other employees.

Zydus Cadila, Moraiya

Executive CQA
08.2009 - 04.2010

Sun Pharmaceutical Ind.Ltd. Halol(Gujarat)

Officer
04.2006 - 08.2009

Zydus Cadila Moraiya, Ahmedabad

Technical Supervisor ADL
12.2005 - 04.2006

Claria lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad

Asst. QC Officer
05.2005 - 12.2005

Rubamin Ltd., Halol

QC chemist
08.2004 - 05.2005

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd., Ranjitnagar

Trainee Asst. Chemist
08.2003 - 09.2004

Education

Madurai Kamara University

Master in Science from Chemistry
2008

University Overview

GPA: 52.55%

Gujarat University
Godhra, India

Bachelor in science from Chemistry
06-2001

University Overview

GPA: 52.71%

GHSEB
Vadodara, India

H.S.C. from Science
06-1997

University Overview

GPA: 44.31%

GSEB
Halol, India

S.S.C. from General
06-1995

University Overview

GPA: 77.43%

Skills

Analytical Method Validation (ICH Q2, cGMP)

HPLC & GC (Assay, RS, Residual Solvents, GTI)

Cleaning Validation & Carry‑Over Studies

Analytical Method Transfer

GLP / GMP / Data Integrity

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Name: Mr. Kandarp K. Desai
  • Father’s Name: Late Krishnadas J. Desai
  • Date of birth: 2nd October,1980
  • Sex: Male.
  • Nationality: Indian.
  • Marital Status: Married.
  • Language Known: English, Hindi, Gujarati.
  • Current CTC: 13.73 lacs per annum
  • Notice period: 3 months

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Place: Vadodara Date: __________ Signature: (Kandarp K. Desai)

Timeline

Associate Research Scientist – Centralized Analytical Method Validation Lab (AMV)

Zydus Lifesciences Limited- Dabhasa
05.2010 - Current

Executive CQA

Zydus Cadila, Moraiya
08.2009 - 04.2010

Officer

Sun Pharmaceutical Ind.Ltd. Halol(Gujarat)
04.2006 - 08.2009

Technical Supervisor ADL

Zydus Cadila Moraiya, Ahmedabad
12.2005 - 04.2006

Asst. QC Officer

Claria lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad
05.2005 - 12.2005

QC chemist

Rubamin Ltd., Halol
08.2004 - 05.2005

Trainee Asst. Chemist

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd., Ranjitnagar
08.2003 - 09.2004

Madurai Kamara University

Master in Science from Chemistry

Gujarat University

Bachelor in science from Chemistry

GHSEB

H.S.C. from Science

GSEB

S.S.C. from General
Kandarp Kumar DesaiAssociate Research Scientist