Rakesh Chavan
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Detail-oriented Associate Scientist specialising in Research and Development within the Pharma sector. Validates analytical test methods and enhances testing efficiency through strategic protocol updates. Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure seamless technology transfer and regulatory compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Scientist
Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
12.2025 - Current
- Draft protocols and perform hands-on experiments to validate or verify analytical test methods for new and existing products.
- Technology Transfer.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working alongside R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing to scale up new methods, or move production lines to new facilities.
- Documentation: Drafting technical reports, work instructions, and procedures that manufacturing and QC sites can execute globally.
- Troubleshooting and Lifecycle Management.
- Root Cause Analysis: Investigating OOS (Out of Specification) results, determining root causes, and implementing preventative actions.
- Continuous Improvement: Enhancing testing efficiency through automation or protocol updates, supporting the product throughout its entire commercial lifespan.
Manager
Beta Drugs Limited
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Method Development: Leading the team to develop, optimise, and validate analytical methods for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms.
- Regulatory Compliance: Preparing and reviewing analytical data for regulatory submissions, and responding to any inspection or audit queries.
- Team leadership: mentoring ADL scientists, allocating daily and weekly workloads, and managing laboratory timelines.
- Cross-Functional Work: Collaborating heavily with Formulation Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and Manufacturing.
Research Scientist
Macleod pharmaceutical ltd
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Developing new methods of Assay, Dissolution, Related Substance by using HPLC, UV.
- To carry out analysis of Stability product, Finish products like Tablets, Capsules, Gel, API.
- To handle of instruments like HPLC, UV-Visible Spectrometer, Dissolution Test apparatus, Analytical Balance etc.
- To maintain all relevant record.
- Performing Tech transfer activity.
- Performing validation activity.
- Performing method equivalency activity.
Executive
RPG life science ltd
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Developing new methods of Assay, Dissolution, Related Substance by using HPLC, UV.
- To carry out analysis of Stability product, Finish products like Tablets, Capsules, Gel, API.
- To handle of instruments like HPLC, UV-Visible Spectrometer, Dissolution Test apparatus, Analytical Balance etc.
- To maintain all relevant record.
- Performing Tech transfer activity.
- Performing validation activity.
Executive
NEOPHARMA LLC
Abu Dhabi
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Developing new methods of Assay, Dissolution, Related Substance by using HPLC, UV.
- To carry out analysis of Stability product, Finish products like Tablets, Capsules, Gel etc.
- To handle of instruments like HPLC, UV-Visible Spectrometer, Dissolution Test apparatus, Analytical Balance etc.
- To maintain all relevant record.
- Performing Tech transfer activity.
- Lab has been approved by MHRA, ANVISA.
Research Associate
MICROLAB PVT. LTD.
Sakinaka, Mumbai
06.2016 - 09.2018
- To carry out analysis of Stability product, Finish products like Tablets, Capsules etc.
- To handle of instruments like HPLC, UV-Visible Spectrometer, Dissolution Test apparatus, Analytical Balance etc.
- To maintain all relevant record.
- Developing new methods of Assay, Dissolution by using HPLC, UV.
- Visiting plant to perform analysis.
- Lab has been approved by UK-MRHA, MCC, & US-FDA.
Chemist
SITEC LAB PVT. LTD.
Mahape, Mumbai
05.2015 - 01.2016
- To carry out analysis of Stability product, Finish products like Tablets, Capsules, Dry syrups etc.
- To handle of instruments like HPLC, UV-Visible Spectrometer, Dissolution Test apparatus, D. T. apparatus, Melting Point apparatus, Friability Test apparatus, Standardization of pH meter, Analytical Balance etc.
- To carry out preparation and standardization of volumetric solutions.
- To maintain all relevant record.
- Lab has been approved by DCGI, EMEA, MCC, MoH UAE, MoH SUDAN, WHO & US-FDA.
Chemist
JBF RAK LLC
Dubai
09.2012 - 09.2014
- To carry out sampling and analysis of Raw materials.
- To carry out sampling and Retesting of Raw materials.
- To carry out analysis of In process, Finish products like Coated film, Metalized film.
- To maintain all relevant record.
- Leading Polymer company like Bopet, Pet, Chips.
Education
M. Sc. - Analytical Chemistry
Mumbai University
01.2012
B. Sc. - Chemistry
Mumbai University
01.2009
HSC - Science
Kolhapur Board
Shivaji English School Pandur01.2006
SSC -
Kolhapur Board
Shivaji English School Pandur01.2004
Skills
- Method development
- Regulatory compliance
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Root cause analysis
- Analytical troubleshooting
- Technical documentation
- Technology transfer
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Willingness to learn
- Calm under pressure
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Team leadership and motivation
Languages
Marathi
English
Hindi
Konkani
Disclaimer
I hereby, declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Certification
- MS-CIT
Timeline
Associate Scientist
Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
12.2025 - Current
Manager
Beta Drugs Limited
08.2025 - 12.2025
Research Scientist
Macleod pharmaceutical ltd
04.2024 - 07.2025
Executive
RPG life science ltd
01.2021 - 03.2024
Executive
NEOPHARMA LLC
10.2018 - 06.2020
Research Associate
MICROLAB PVT. LTD.
06.2016 - 09.2018
Chemist
SITEC LAB PVT. LTD.
05.2015 - 01.2016
Chemist
JBF RAK LLC
09.2012 - 09.2014
M. Sc. - Analytical Chemistry
Mumbai University
B. Sc. - Chemistry
Mumbai University
HSC - Science
Kolhapur Board
SSC -
Kolhapur Board