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Kuppaswamy Naidu K

Kuppaswamy Naidu K

Bengaluru

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Established Products Lead

Merck Specialities Private Limited
Bengaluru, Karnataka
10.2024 - Current

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Submission Management sub-team, aligning with overall goals.
• Manage team performance, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to high standards.
• Guide the team through complex submissions, offering support and ensuring clear communication.
• Monitor progress, quality, and timeliness to meet deadlines and maintain submission quality.
• Ensure accountability for results, addressing challenges to maintain optimal performance.
• Streamline submission processes by aligning activities across functions to improve operations.
• Contribute to resource planning, aligning team needs with submission goals. Coordinate training programs to promote continuous learning and team development.

Expert - Submission Management & Publishing

Merck Specialities Private Limited
Bengaluru, Karnataka
04.2023 - 09.2024

• Oversee submissions in Veeva Vault, managing records (Registration, Submission, SCP), and ensuring eCTD publishing compliance.
• Manage SMRA responsibilities, verify eCTD outputs for accuracy, and submit through Health Authority (HA) gateways.
• Address HA inquiries in Veeva Vault, documenting approvals and registrations.
• Lead the data migration of sponsor documents and regulatory submissions into Veeva Vault RIM.
• Test and implement NeeS submissions in Veeva Vault RIM, ensuring compliance.

• Collaborate with R&D to ensure timely, submission-ready documents.
• Perform quality checks and validate eCTD outputs for compliance before submission.
• Train new joiners on Veeva Vault and eCTDmanager, ensuring proficiency in submission workflows.

Sr Specialist - Submission Management & Publising

Merck Specialities Private Limited
Bengaluru, Karnataka
05.2021 - 03.2023

• Execute submissions per project plan and timelines, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Manage procurement, dossier compilation, publishing, and dispatch to RA or HA gateways, especially for direct submissions.
• Compile and dispatch applications throughout the regulatory lifecycle, ensuring compliance.
• Create and update records in the RIM system for accurate submission documentation.
• Track submissions, documenting HA inquiries, approvals, and registration details.
• Manage approval and registration details within Veeva Vault RIM.
• Perform quality checks, validate eCTD outputs, and submit through the appropriate HA gateway.

Regulatory Affairs Consultant

PAREXEL International
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
01.2020 - 04.2021

• Lead the Publishing team by assigning tasks, updating trackers, and ensuring smooth publishing execution.
• Provide training and mentorship, ensuring team proficiency in publishing tasks.
• Publish submissions in eCTD, NeeS, and paper formats for various markets using eCTDManager.
• Create binders and manage workflows in Veeva Vault to streamline processes. Archive eCTD submissions in Veeva Vault, and update Veeva RIMS for proper documentation and compliance.
• Prepare and review training materials for team development and best practices.
• Organize client meetings to understand requirements, and forecast publishing activities.
• Provide monthly updates to management on publishing progress and concerns.

Senior Regulatory Associate

PAREXEL International
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
11.2016 - 12.2019

• Publish submissions in eCTD, NeeS, and paper formats for multiple markets, including the US, HC, EU, GCC, AU, South Africa, and others.
• Manage team tasks, ensuring efficient execution, and mentoring junior associates.
• Serve as the PoC for client discussions, addressing submission requirements, issues, and updates.
• Handle pre- and post-publishing activities for NDA, IND, and IMPD submissions, ensuring compliance.
• Validate and resolve issues with eCTD and NeeS submissions for accuracy.
• Archive submissions and update RIMS for proper documentation.

Regulatory Associate

PAREXEL International
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
03.2014 - 10.2016

• Training resources to onboard new team members and ensure they are proficient in publishing activities and regulatory submission processes.
• Publish submissions in Paper, NeeS, and eCTD formats, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare eCTD submission requests for Adverse Event (AE) reports, including documentation and cover letters.
• Sign FDA forms, and prepare cover letters for AE report submissions.
• Validate and resolve issues in eCTD submissions, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Perform QC checks at both the document and submission levels to ensure accuracy.
• Submit AE reports to the U.S. FDA through the ESG gateway, ensuring timely and compliant submission.

Junior Regulatory Associate

PAREXEL International
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
09.2013 - 02.2014

• Prepare the Submission Planner for various submissions, ensuring that timelines and tasks are clearly outlined and managed.
• Perform pre-publishing activities, including hyperlinking and creating bookmarks, using various tools to ensure document compliance.
• Publish eCTD submissions using Insight Publisher, ensuring accuracy, and regulatory adherence.
• Manage post-publishing activities, including validation and external linking, to ensure submission quality and compliance.

Trainee Regulatory Associate

PAREXEL International
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
01.2013 - 08.2013

• Handled data migration from databases like ORION and GREAT to the ORION Insight Manager (ORION v3.0 system), ensuring a smooth and accurate transition of data.

Intern

PAREXEL International
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
10.2012 - 12.2012

• Handled data migration from databases like ORION and GREAT to the ORION Insight Manager (ORION v3.0 system), ensuring a smooth and accurate transition of data.

Summary

A Regulatory Submission Manager with extensive expertise in managing, leading, and executing submissions for drug products and medical devices, ensuring strict adherence to project plans and dispatch timelines. Committed to delivering
high-quality results, with full responsibility for document procurement, dossier compilation, publishing, and timely dispatch to Country RA or Health Authority Gateways for direct submissions. Proficient in Regulatory Publishing and Archiving,
utilizing tools such as Liquent Insight Publisher, eCTD Manager, ISI Toolbox, Veeva Vault RIM, and Smart Desk for US, EU, and Emerging Markets in eCTD, NeeS, and Paper formats.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Government College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru, India
11.2006 - 02.2012

Skills

  • Regulatory processes, publishing, and submission management
  • Strong leadership and team-building abilities
  • Strong attention to detail, delivering high-quality, error-free work in fast-paced environments
  • Training and coaching team members
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Tools:

  • Publishing: Veeva Vault RIM, eCTDmanager, and Liquent Insight Publisher
  • Validation: Lorenz eValidator, Insight Validator, Veeva Validation, and Extedo Validator
  • Pre-Publishing: Adobe Acrobat, ISI Toolbox, and Smart Desk
  • DMS: CARA, Veeva Vault RIM
  • Submission formats: eCTD, NeES, Binder, IMPD, and Paper/PDF

Certification

Certificate of Completion for the Emerge Program on Personal Effectiveness, conducted by Merck Specialties Private Limited and Upturn Learning Solutions.

Accomplishments

3-time SPOT Award winner at Merck Specialties Private Limited for exceptional commitment and dedication to assigned submissions. Recognized for providing extended support and assisting new joiners with the Veeva Vault system for publishing activities.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • Government College of Pharmacy

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Software

Veeva Vault RIM

EXTEDO eCTDmanager

Liquent Insight Publisher

Languages

Telugu
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1

Interests

Cricket and Movies

Quote

“AI is not about man versus machine, but man with machine.”
Satya Nadella

Timeline

Established Products Lead

Merck Specialities Private Limited
10.2024 - Current

Expert - Submission Management & Publishing

Merck Specialities Private Limited
04.2023 - 09.2024

Sr Specialist - Submission Management & Publising

Merck Specialities Private Limited
05.2021 - 03.2023

Regulatory Affairs Consultant

PAREXEL International
01.2020 - 04.2021

Senior Regulatory Associate

PAREXEL International
11.2016 - 12.2019

Regulatory Associate

PAREXEL International
03.2014 - 10.2016

Junior Regulatory Associate

PAREXEL International
09.2013 - 02.2014

Trainee Regulatory Associate

PAREXEL International
01.2013 - 08.2013

Intern

PAREXEL International
10.2012 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Government College of Pharmacy
11.2006 - 02.2012
Kuppaswamy Naidu K