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MAHESH BHASKARRAO MODHAVE

MAHESH BHASKARRAO MODHAVE

Senior Manager-Projects And Process Engineering
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Postgraduate in Bio-process Technology with a degree in Chemical engineering having 14 years of work experience in Projects and Process Engineering, Project Execution/Management, Commissioning, Qualification and Validation, Vaccine Manufacturing in Bio-pharmaceutical/Biotech Organizations.

Overview

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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager- Projects and Process Engineering

Biocon Biologics Ltd.
Bengaluru, Karnataka
06.2017 - Current

Successfully completed detail design engineering, procurement, FAT, SAT, IOQ of Downstream Process & support Equipments for 6 KLx6 Bioreactor scale-up mAb manufacturing project-1501 (Project Budget of USD 200 M) and 2 KL x 3 Bioreactor scale-up Single use mAb manufacturing project-1802 as per defined scope within budget, within schedule and with quality standards.

Single point contact (Package owner) from Project team for all internal and external stakeholders for reviewing, approving & floating URS, RFQ to vendors, reviewing and approving technical proposals with project scope, reviewing and finalizing commercial offers, Leading all techno-commercial discussions/meetings and follow up for timely submission of technical and commercial offers.

Responsible for performing Technical and Commercial bid analysis, preparing Technical recommendation reports and finalizing the vendor, co-ordinating with the commercial for PO process.

Reviewing, approving & coordinating with CFT and Vendor for timely approval of design documents, Datasheets of the components, Design qualification, RTM, FAT, SAT, IOQ protocols to ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications during project design and execution stage.

§ Co-ordinating and reviewing project progress, identifying project risks, managing change controls for and recommend appropriate resolutions with vendor and CFT team through project review meetings.

§ Providing project progress status flagging any risk to allocated budget/ schedule/quality and suggesting the proper resolution on weekly basis to the management.

§ Co-ordinate with vendors, internal and external stakeholders for planning FAT, leading the FAT witness, giving dispatch clearance to vendor, support in installation and commissioning of the projects.

§ Lead MC, SAT and IOQ activity of the systems by coordinating internal and external stakeholders (CFT, Vendors, C and Q consultant). Addressing the critical roadblock by consulting with all stakeholders.

Continuously working on innovation in process design, process optimization, selection and implementation of latest technologies to reduce the COGS by savings on Capex and Opex for the project

Process Engineer

PALL Corporation
Pune, Maharashtra
08.2010 - 05.2017

§ Responsible for defining, positioning and proposing best suitable process designs utilizing Pall’s products and services based on client URS.

§ Executing the project from end to end i.e. from proposal engineering to system handover to client in line with company objectives of within specification, budget and within schedule.

§ To prepare the PFD, P&ID, equipment sizing calculations, mass balance, costing and design documents, FDS for Chromatography systems, Cassette/Hollow–fiber/Ceramic based TFF systems, Single use systems, DFF systems, VF systems, Water Filtration systems for upstream and downstream processes.

§ Timely completion of designs, requisitions and engineering deliverables.

§ Responsible to perform Pre –FAT, to coordinate and execute FAT of system with the customer, to attend and close any deviation or new request for change in system design.

§ Commissioning Responsibilities : System Installation & Commissioning, SAT, IQ/OQ, product process Optimization and handing over the systems at client place , Process troubleshooting support.

§ Continuously worked on innovation in design to optimize on the process and cost ensuring design solutions comply with safety, engineering and regulatory standards and guidelines.

§ Collate and present project data in the form of a monthly project report identifying project progress, cost projections, changes and risks to both internal and the client project team.

Co-ordinate proposal, procurement and project execution activities and communicate with internal team, vendors/suppliers and clients to maintain project progress in line with defined schedules

Executive Officer

Serum Institute of India Ltd.
Pune, Maharashtra
08.2007 - 08.2010
  • Revised BOD for PCV production facility for modifications required wrt. Updated facility layout, Man-Material movement, Differential pressure and Area classification drawing, Utility requirement.
  • Preparation of Process Flow Diagrams, Conceptual Layout with due regards to safe, easy plant operations, Project status reports, change control initiation and its compliance for this project.
  • Prepared URS of Process vessels, CIP/SIP System, Continuous Centrifuge, Ultrafiltration Systems, Chromatography systems, Glove box, Filtration skids etc.
  • Reviewed and approved all design documents and Datasheets of the components to ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications during project design and execution stage.
  • Participated in Client/Contractor meetings, resolving technical issues, preparation of MOM.
  • Reviewing and pre-approving FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, PV protocols, key member in FAT and SAT team.
  • Interaction and communication with intra and inter-departments, project team members, clients and other external parties to ensure smooth coordination of project activities.
  • Involved as a key person in production and optimization of WHO approved Meningococcal A (Men A) & Haemophilus Influenza type b (Hib) Vaccine at 100g and 75 g scale respectively.
  • Involved in research and development work for overall product yield and quality optimization of Hib and Men A conjugation process and troubleshooting during scale- up studies.
  • Successfully carried out engineering lot for production of Haemophilus Influenza type b (Hib) Vaccine at 225 g scale using conjugation skid.
  • Authorized equipment /process SOPs, Batch manufacturing records, Technical summary reports, Product change over documents, Cleaning validation protocols, Process deviations and closing of the same during routine manufacturing.

Education

Master of Technology - Bioprocess Technology

Institute of Chemical Technology, (Formerly UDCT)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2005 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
Pune, India
07.2001 - 06.2005

Skills

Process Design, Project Management, Proposal Engineering, Product validation lifecycle

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Accomplishments

  • Downstream lead from Biocon projects team for setting up B3 - mAb manufacturing facility which received prestigious ISPE FOYA Honorable mention award for 2021.
  • Project Capex saving of approx. USD 21 M by introduction of ILC for chromatography, SUH in place of SS BHT, Sourcing of equipments by package negotiation, Process design innovation & Optimizaion.
  • Proposed /designed and implemented latest and innovative technologies for mAb facility,viz DAC columns, ILC, Multifil station, Integrated VF skid to support multiple vendor filters, FIBC for buffer prep. resulted in CAPEX saving, simplified operations, increase in the efficiency and reduction in COGS.
  • Awarded with Best performer in Project process Engineering team at BBL for the year 2020 and 2021.
  • Awarded for Best team in PALL for executing Wockhardt project within time, specification and budget.
  • Recipient of Department of Biotechnology, GOI, scholarship for M. Tech BPT.
  • Awarded “National merit scholarship”- 2001, Awarded “J. R. D. Ratan Tata Merit Scholarship”- 2005
  • Ranked 6th in S.S.C. merit list of Aurangabad Board & Awarded “Dhirubhai Ambani scholarship” - 1999

Additional Information

SPECIAL SKILLS/AREA OF EXPERTISE
  • Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (FDA, cGMP, WHO, EU) and ASME BPE,ISO,ISPE standards
  • Experience in computer system validation i.e., 21 CFR part 11 as per GAMP guidelines.
  • In depth System design understanding and hands on experience with upstream and downstream process equipment’s used in BioPharma/Biotech industry.
  • In depth understanding and excellent at documentation for DQ, FAT, SAT, C &Q and Validation life cycle for upstream and downstream process equipment’s used in Biotech industry.
  • Expertise in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, Power -Point, AutoCAD, ValGenesis.
  • A Self-motivated Team leader with excellent handling of team and cross functional teams.
  • Experience in working with multiple discipline engineering projects, vendors and clients.
  • Experience in handling projects with global teams / personnel with diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong interpersonal verbal and mail communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Relationship management, Working under pressure and Problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organization skills, Multitasking and Attention to details.

Timeline

Senior Manager- Projects and Process Engineering

Biocon Biologics Ltd.
06.2017 - Current

Process Engineer

PALL Corporation
08.2010 - 05.2017

Executive Officer

Serum Institute of India Ltd.
08.2007 - 08.2010

Master of Technology - Bioprocess Technology

Institute of Chemical Technology, (Formerly UDCT)
07.2005 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
07.2001 - 06.2005
MAHESH BHASKARRAO MODHAVESenior Manager-Projects And Process Engineering