Neeraj Verma

Specialist in Downstream Processing with a robust background in protein extraction from Mammalian, Microbial, Yeast, and Hybridoma cells. Notable achievements include optimizing processes for increased protein yield and maintaining strict adherence to regulatory standards. Expertise in statistical analysis and teamwork drives advancements in biopharmaceutical development.

• Series of AKTA systems (AKTA Pilot, Purifier, Explorer, Basic, Prime)
• Centrifuge (Batch and continuous)
• Cell disrupter
• Spectrophotometer
• TFF system (Cassettes & Hollow fibers)
• Gel Doc
• Rotavapour & gel units
• Vertical gel electrophoresis
• Isoelectric focusing (IEF)
• Western blotting
• Protein estimation
• Peptide mapping

• Developed a robust and consistent end to end process for a Novel mab cocktail at Zydus Research Centre.
• Significant yield improvement in ranibizumab process at Lupin.
• Resolved manufacturing challenges at pegylation step in GCSF.
• Yield Improvement in GCSF process at Kashiv.
• Developed a robust and consistent end to end of process for a challenging Fab molecule.
• Awarded with employee of the month & Bravo as appreciation for process development in short period.
• Visited Bangladesh to resolve the issue in vaccine purification with major biotech company.
• Taken Preclinical batches of different MAbs for DBT Submission.
• Taken Clinical Trial batches of different MAbs in GMP facility.
• Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) examination in year 2004 (91.65%, AIR 395).

• Good communication, technical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Consistent in maintaining positive attitude, sense of responsibility, harmony and effective work culture with people of different backgrounds and temperaments.
• Management of Lab Activities (Inventory of Resins, chromatography columns & TFF cassettes).
• Skillful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines and in producing quality work.
• Ability to handle high pressure situations in a calm manner and a good listener.

• Preparation of protocols, Process development report, Scaledown model qualification protocols and reports, SPR’s, BMR’s, study reports and Technology Transfer document (TTD), to conduct the studies, investigation reports and review of critical documents for regulatory submission.
• Preparation of URS, SOP’s and equipment qualification documents.

I hereby certify that all the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Neeraj Verma

Ahmedabad