Prasanna Ganesh Muniswamachari
Bengaluru
Summary
Skilled professional experienced, Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership abilities.
Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Manager
Biocon Biologics
Bengaluru
07.2021 - Current
- Upstream team lead for QMS ( CCF, CAPA, Deviations),
- Inoculum operation team lead,
- Upstream Technology transfer,
- New product introduction in manufacturing,
- Regulatory documents review,
- APQR preparation and review,
- SOP preparation, MBR preparation and review,
- Handling regulatory Audits and CAPA response and implementation,
- Managed daily operations to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and enhance collaboration.
- Developed training materials for staff on best practices and process improvements.
- Facilitated communication between departments to resolve operational issues promptly.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with direct reports.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Evaluated performance of team members and provided consistent coaching to improve skills.
Lead biotechnologist
Abbvie Singapore operations
Singapore
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Team lead ( Inoculum, Production and clarification operations)
- Managing daily shift activities,
- Handling QMS element (Deviations),
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in biotechnology techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed equipment maintenance to ensure operational readiness,
- Monitored process parameters such as pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen levels to optimize product yield.
Assistant Manager
Bioocn
Bengaluru
07.2007 - 08.2018
- Upstream team supervisor ( Feb batch and Perfusion batch mode),
- Team lead, inoculum operations,
- Cell bank preparations
- Preparation of MBRs and SOPs
- Equipment qualifications ( bioreactors, autoclave),
- Handling QMS elements, team lead, ( CCF, CAPA),
- Handling regulatory audits (upstream and facility SME),
- Coordinated team schedules to ensure adequate staffing and coverage.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees,
- Monitored daily operations to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Karnataka State Open University
Mysore 09.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Pee Gee Collage of Arts And Science
Dharmapuri 06.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
- Mammalian process,
- Quality management
- Regulatory compliance
- Technology transfer
- Team leadership
- Process validation
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Achiever award for successful launch of Transtuzumab product,
- Team award for successful launch of Bevacizumab product,
- Individual award for handling of QMS
Timeline
Associate Manager
Biocon Biologics
07.2021 - Current
Lead biotechnologist
Abbvie Singapore operations
09.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Karnataka State Open University
09.2007 - 07.2009
Assistant Manager
Bioocn
07.2007 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Pee Gee Collage of Arts And Science
06.2004 - 05.2007