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MOHANKUMAR EKAMBARAM

PHARMACEUTICAL QUALITY CONTROL
CHENNAI

Summary

v Having a total experience of 25 + years in Quality Control functions

v Currently Associated with Apex Laboratories Pvt. Limited, Chennai

v Current Designation as - Sr.Manager – Quality Control

v Products – OSD and Topical Dosage forms

v Well versed with Regulatory Guidelines to take care of Maintenance of QC Dept through Effective usage of QMS Tools and as per guidelines pertaining to cGMP, ICH, WHO, USFDA, MHRA, GLP, ISO, OSHAS, EMS, TQM, TPM, HACCP, BRC, Halal, Six Sigma, 5 S, DOE, CAPA, SAP etc.

v Familiar with Facing/conducting Audits and Preparing and submitting Compliance Activities for Regulatory, Customer, Internal and External Third Party Supplier Audits.

v Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Skilled in Problem-Solving and Risk Assessment Techniques.

v Overall Maintenance of the QC Department and Team Management

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr.MANAGER

APEX LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED
CHENNAI
04.2018 - Current
  • Planning, Implementing and prioritizing Quality Control Systems and jobs as per Plant requirements w.r.t. Raw Materials, Packing materials, In process , Finished Products and miscellaneous samples in coordination with cross-functional teams.
  • Establishing specification and Method of Analysis of Raw Materials, Packing materials, in process and Finished Products as per norms
  • To train Staff, Operators and update their skills (cGMP, GLP, GDP, Data-Integrity, Safety, etc) and Troubleshooting
  • Ensure completeness of documentation and validation of process and analytical methods as per cGMP requirements.
  • Coordination with RnD, RA, QA, Maintenance, Stores, Admin., Production
  • Having 25 + years of experience in QC of formulations
  • Have faced international audits like EU GMP, WHO GMP, NPRA, Uganda, Customer audits etc. in a leading role
  • Faced US FDA, EU GMP in previous tenures in leading role
  • Validation Activities / AMV / AMT
  • Administration of Microbiological activities
  • QMS activities
  • CAPA
  • Laboratory Investigations
  • Internal Trainer/ Auditor
  • Competent Staff for testing functions
  • Review of various chemical and microbiological documents
  • Have an experience of closely working with Regulatory Affairs
  • Have strong Analytical Skills
  • Knowledge of QC analysis and interpretation of results, cGMP and GLP
  • Analysis and Trouble shooting in analysis
  • Managing Audits
  • Knowledge of ISO 9000/14001
  • Reviewing of Specs/STPs/SOPs/ATR/ADS/GTPs/COAs/Various protocols and reports
  • Management of Analytical Standards
  • Overall Maintenance of the QC Department and Team Management.
  • Hard working, Positive Attitude, Excellent Communication Skills, Willingness to Learn
  • Hands-on Approach, Energetic, Hardworking, Meticulous and Analytical Skills
  • Good Leadership qualities and Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong presence of mind
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Deputy Manager

SOFTGEL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED
CHENNAI
03.2014 - 04.2018

SUCCESSFULLY FACED US FDA, EU-GMP, INVIMA AUDITS AND OTHER MAJOR CUSTOMER AUDITS IN A LEADING ROLE

TRAINER

INTERNAL AUDITOR

INSTRUMENTAL IN IMPLEMENTING VARIOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMMES IN QC.

QC IN CHARGE

GODREJ CONSUMER PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED
MM NAGAR/GUWAHATI
12.2006 - 02.2014

INSTRUMENTAL IN IMPLEMENTING 5S, KAIZEN, QCC, SQC, SPC

COST REDUCTION

TRAINER

Senior Chemist

CITADEL FINE PHARMACEUTICALS
CHENNAI
04.1997 - 11.2006

ANALYSIS OF RAW MATERIALS. PACKING MATERIALS, IP, FP, STABILITY SAMPLES

CALIBRATION OF EQUIPMENTS

PREPARATION OF REAGENTS, VOLUMETRIC SOLUTIONS

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

MADRAS UNIVERSITY
CHENNAI

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

MADRAS UNIVERSITY
KANCHIPURAM

Skills

HPLC/GC/AAS ETC EQUIPMENTS

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Sr.MANAGER

APEX LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2018 - Current

Deputy Manager

SOFTGEL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED
03.2014 - 04.2018

QC IN CHARGE

GODREJ CONSUMER PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2006 - 02.2014

Senior Chemist

CITADEL FINE PHARMACEUTICALS
04.1997 - 11.2006

Master of Science - Chemistry

MADRAS UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

MADRAS UNIVERSITY
MOHANKUMAR EKAMBARAMPHARMACEUTICAL QUALITY CONTROL