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RAHUL KHARNAR

Khopoli

Summary

Quality Control professional with 11.1+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience across formulation, injectable and API operations. Experienced in leading teams across Finished Product, In-Process, Process Validation, and Analytical Method Validation/Verification/Transfer activities. Strong experience in analytical data review, stability studies, QMS, GMP compliance, laboratory investigations and data integrity with exposure to USFDA, MHRA, EU-GMP, WHO, MCAZ and other compliance audits. Hands-on with HPLC, UV, Chromeleon (6.8 and 7.2) and Empower 3, as well as One QMS for QMS activities and Enterprise Resource Management (QUANTUM ERP).

Overview

3
3
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Qualigens Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Khopoli, Raigad
08.2021 - Current
  • Managing teams of In-Process, Finished Product, Stability,Process Validation, Analytical Method Verification/Validation (AMV), Analytical Method Transfer (AMT) and Cleaning Validation.
  • Leading investigations of Laboratory incidents, OOS, OOT, deviations and change controls to maintain quality assurance.
  • Review of Analytical Method Validation/verification/transfer protocols and reports to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Review of Process Validation, Packing validation, Hold Time Study protocols and reports to ensure compliance with quality standards..
  • Review analytical data, chromatographic data and Certificates of Analysis (C of A).
  • Review Specifications (Spec), Standard Test Procedures (STP) and Analytical Work Record (AWR).
  • Ensured adherence to quality and regulatory standards set by EU-GMP, SAPHRA, and MCAZ.

Executive

Umedica Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Vapi
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Maintained regulatory standards for USFDA, MHRA, SAPHRA and TGA.
  • Validated and verified analytical methods while overseeing method transfer activities, enhancing analytical accuracy and reliability.
  • Reviewed analytical data, chromatographic sequences, and audit trails, ensuring compliance with established quality standards.
  • Reviewed specifications and STPs; investigated OOS, OOT, and laboratory incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Created HPLC and UV instrument/processing methods and maintained QC documentation and logbooks.

Officer

Almelo Private Limited, Unit-II
Shabashpally
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Prepared analytical method validation/verification protocols and reports to ensure compliance and reliability.
  • Prepared specifications and Standard Test Procedures.
  • Performed In process,Finished product , process Validation and stability sample analysis.
  • Prepared specifications and Standard Test Procedures.

Jr. Officer

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Unit-II
Daman
02.2017 - 10.2017

Analyzed stability, semi-finished, and finished product samples to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Collaborated with diverse team to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.

  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

QC Chemist

Bliss GVS Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Palghar
09.2015 - 02.2017

• Analyzed semi-finished, finished, in-process stability, and raw material samples to ensure quality compliance.

• Executed HPLC, UV, and routine analytical testing for timely pharmaceutical sample release.

  • Tested raw materials using HPLC, UV, and titration methods for Bliss GVS batches.
  • Verified finished pharmaceutical products against specifications and release standards.
  • Prepared and standardized reagents for routine laboratory analysis.

Education

M.Sc. - Analytical Chemistry

S.S.G.M. College
Kopargaon

Skills

  • GMP compliance
  • Analytical method validation
  • Method transfer
  • Process validation
  • Stability testing
  • GMP auditing
  • QMS investigations
  • Documentation review
  • Team leadership
  • Cross functional collaboration
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication techniques

Languages

Marathi
Native
Native
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Qualigens Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
08.2021 - Current

Executive

Umedica Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
02.2019 - 08.2021

Officer

Almelo Private Limited, Unit-II
10.2017 - 02.2019

Jr. Officer

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Unit-II
02.2017 - 10.2017

QC Chemist

Bliss GVS Pharmaceuticals Ltd
09.2015 - 02.2017

M.Sc. - Analytical Chemistry

S.S.G.M. College
RAHUL KHARNAR