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Nirupa Nadella
Group Lead Analytics, Quality Control
SYDNEY
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Summary
Accomplished Quality Control Professional with more than 16 years of experience in the biologics & biotechnology industry. Committed to leading the design, strategy, and implementation of Quality Operations ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Seeking an opportunity to join an established team of professionals as a Quality Control Specialist Manager, Head, or Suitable Leadership role, and utilize my knowledge & expertise in operational principles and procedure
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Group Lead - Quality Control
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Hyderabad
2021.11 - Current
- Implemented new quality control protocols to consistently meet/exceed production goals with a 30+ member team with timely release of Commercial product batches, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements
- Implemented a data-driven approach resulting in a reduction in turnaround time for testing where a Robotic automatic platform was being implemented
- Managed and resolved quality control issues, resulting in a reduction in s and improved testing accuracy and precision, a reduction in the number of deviations, and an increase in overall efficiency
- Employee engagement and retention
- Successful Inspections: MHRA, INVIMA, DCGI, UKRAINE, RUSSIA, QP, CDSCO, ANVISA
- Successfully led the relocation of the laboratory to a new facility without causing any disruption to ongoing activities, ensuring the continuity of operations, and minimizing downtime
- Been a part of the project that received the Chairman Excellence Award for the RI Continuous Fed-Batch project.
Group Lead - Analytical Science and Technology
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Hyderabad
2016.01 - 2021.01
- Analyst qualifications Methodology has been put in place
- Establishment & Stabilization of a new team
- End-to-end support for Russia variation filing of Rituximab
- Introducing New technologies into the system
- Tocilizumab clinical campaign closure
- Key support for the approval of Bevacizumab in Russia
- PRI validations for mAbs with Ab coverage studies
- Method harmonization across molecules
- Regulatory support for LCM
- Technology transfer to Russia, Bangladesh
- Been a part of the project that received the Annual Award for the Abatacept project.
Associate Director - Stability and Reference STDS
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Hyderabad
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Proposed successful Shelf-life extensions for all commercial products
- Reference standard establishment guidance document.
Manager - Stability and Reference STDS
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Hyderabad
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Shelf-life Extension Policy and Stability Policy
- Handled audits (ANVISA, GCC, DCGI, CDCSCO, UKRAINE, RUSSIA, GSK, MERCK), without major observation.
Deputy Manager - Stability and Lot Release
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Hyderabad
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Schematized POU studies and, temperature excursions studies for all commercial products
- Managed >200 programs without missing schedules and supporting the regulatory.
Scientist - Analytical Development
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Hyderabad
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Developed methods for Polysorbate estimation and IEX using a chromatography platform
- Supported campaign optimizations by providing results for real-time in-process controls.
Assistant Manager - Quality Control
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Hyderabad
2007.01 - 2009.01
- Execute testing to support Biologic drug products, method validations, supported unit manufacturing operations by real-time release testing, Transfer of new analytical methods with R&D, QA.
Education
Post Doctoral Fellow - undefined
2006.04 -
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Plant Sciences
2001.08 - 2006.05
Master of Sciences (M. Sc) - Biotechnology
1998.01 - 2000.04
Post Graduate 1 Year Full time Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) - undefined
1999.05 -
Apprenticeship - Genetic Resources and Enhancement Program
2001.05 - 2001.05
Skills
Quality Control and Compliance
GMP Regulations
Regulatory Compliance
Technology Transfer
Data Analysis
Risk Assessment
Team Leadership
Ability to Manage Large Projects
Business Communication
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
People Management
Accomplishments
- Implemented new quality control protocols to consistently meet/exceed production goals with a 30+ member team with timely release of Commercial product batches, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements
- Implemented a data-driven approach resulting in a reduction in turnaround time for testing where a Robotic automatic platform was being implemented
- Managed and resolved quality control issues, resulting in a reduction in s and improved testing accuracy and precision, a reduction in the number of deviations, and an increase in overall efficiency.
- Employee engagement and retention
- Successful Inspections: MHRA, INVIMA, DCGI, UKRAINE, RUSSIA, QP, CDSCO, ANVISA
- Successfully led the relocation of the laboratory to a new facility without causing any disruption to ongoing activities, ensuring the continuity of operations, and minimizing downtime.
- Been a part of the project that received the Chairman Excellence Award for the RI Continuous Fed-Batch project
- Analyst qualifications Methodology has been put in place
- Establishment & Stabilization of a new team
- End-to-end support for Russia variation filing of Rituximab
- Introducing New technologies into the system
- Tocilizumab clinical campaign closure
- Key support for the approval of Bevacizumab in Russia
- PRI validations for mAbs with Ab coverage studies
- Method harmonization across molecules
- Regulatory support for LCM
- Technology transfer to Russia, Bangladesh
- Been a part of the project that received the Annual Award for the Abatacept project
- Proposed successful Shelf-life extensions for all commercial products
- Reference standard establishment guidance document
- Shelf-life Extension Policy and Stability Policy
- Handled audits (ANVISA, GCC, DCGI, CDCSCO, UKRAINE, RUSSIA, GSK, MERCK), without major observation
- Schematized POU studies and, temperature excursions studies for all commercial products
- Managed >200 programs without missing schedules and supporting the regulatory
- Acted as SPOC internal tech transfers for the CMO projects and the Rituximab external transfer. (Viz., Landsteiner Mexico)
- Lot release system review for optimized and efficient release of commercial products
Publications
- Nirupa N, Transgenic Plant Technology for Remediation of Toxic Metals and Metalloids (ISBN: 978-0-12-8143896),23; Expression of pea seed ferritin gene in indian mustard enhances the accumulation of iron and cadmium.
- Elaine Waldon, Catherine Hellig, Nirupa Nadella, Claus U Pietrzik (2008) LRP1 modulates APP tracking along early compartments of the secretory pathway
- Nirupa N, Prasad MNV, Kirti PB (2009) Expression of pea seed ferritin cDNA in Indian mustard: nutritional value and oxidative stress tolerance of the transformants. In Y. Zhu, N. Lepp and R Naidu (eds). Biogeochemistry of trace elements: Environmental protection, remediation, and human health. Tsinghua University Press. China. pp. 285-286.
- Prasad MNV, Nirupa N (2007) Phytoferritins - Implications for Human Health and Nutrition. The Asian and Australasian Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology. 11(1): 1-9.
- N. Nirupa, M. N. V. Prasad, S. K. Jami, P. B. Kirti (2007) Optimization of Agrobacterium-Mediated Overexpression of Osmotin-Ferritin Genes in Brassica juncea. Transgenic Plant Journal.
References
References are available on request
Work Availability
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Certification
PMI Agile cerified practitioner
Interests
Feeding Animals
Timeline
Group Lead - Quality Control - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
2021.11 - Current
Group Lead - Analytical Science and Technology - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
2016.01 - 2021.01
Associate Director - Stability and Reference STDS - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
2015.01 - 2016.01
Manager - Stability and Reference STDS - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
2013.01 - 2014.01
Deputy Manager - Stability and Lot Release - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
2011.01 - 2012.01
Scientist - Analytical Development - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
2009.01 - 2010.01
Assistant Manager - Quality Control - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
2007.01 - 2009.01
Johannes Gutenberg University - Post Doctoral Fellow,
2006.04 -
University of Hyderabad - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Plant Sciences
2001.08 - 2006.05
ICRISAT - Apprenticeship, Genetic Resources and Enhancement Program
2001.05 - 2001.05
- Post Graduate 1 Year Full time Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA),
1999.05 -
University of Hyderabad - Master of Sciences (M. Sc), Biotechnology
1998.01 - 2000.04