RAVI KIRAN BALABOMMALA
Program Manager - MSc, MBA, PMP, LSSBB & CSM
Visakhapatnam
Summary
A PMP certified Project Manager and a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with an overall experience of 16+ years in pharmaceutical industry, of which 11 years in Project Management, handling external Clients, outsourcing partners, and integrated projects. Managed the programs from different streams of API, Formulations (Injectables & Oral solid dosages), Polymers and various Contract based deliveries. Having an earlier experience of 5.5 years as a Chemist in Research & Development (Synthetic organic chemistry). Also, a Certified Scrum Master with an understanding of the Scrum framework. Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities, and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager, Results Delivery Office
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Private Limited
10.2021 - Current
- Project Manager operating from a Drug Product commercial manufacturing plant managing New products from technology transfer to ANDA filing of Formulation projects (Injectables & Oral Solid Dosages).
- Played a key role in the alignment & execution of planned New products in the stream of various commercial products.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Conducted Daily meetings as part of Lean Daily Management of critical projects to track and ensure on time completion of respective daily tasks as per the project plan.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Deputy Project Manager, Global PM Office
Syngene International Limited
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Project Manager responsible for execution of CDMO (Contract Development & Manufacturing Organizations) projects (Drug Substances, Drug Products & Polymers).
- Efficiently managed complex programs of key Clients from US, EU, APAC & India regions.
- Effectively managed outsourcing partners for project related activities wherever applicable.
- Single point of contact for internal & external stakeholders, responsible for coordinating with cross functional team members to ensure the Project completion within agreed Time, Cost and Quality constraints.
- Played a key role in managing various levels of Governance meetings with external Clients, such as Weekly (Executing Committee), Monthly (Operating Committee) & Quarterly (Joint Steering Committee) meetings.
- Conducted external & internal kick-off meetings during project initiation and aligned the material procurement activities as desired.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Mentored and guided staff to enhance performance and exceed customer expectations.
- Devised and implemented attainable schedules, timelines and milestones for on-track projects.
- Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.
- Led team meetings to assess project progress and plan appropriately to meet delivery targets.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Created Microsoft Project templates of schedules for the implementation of Project Online tool for scheduling, tracking & monitoring of assigned projects.
Deputy Manager, Project Management
Strides Shasun Limited
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Responsible for managing API (Drug substance) projects from process feasibility, development through DMF filing.
- Estimated phase-wise budget based on complexity of project and requested for sponsor's approval.
- Coordinated the raw material procurement at various phases (Process feasibility, Process optimization, Kilo lab batches, Lab consistency batches, Pre-validation batches & Validation batches)
- Conducted Phase gate meetings upon completion of respective milestones to seek approval for release of next phase budget.
- Created templates & implemented a sign off mechanism for all the respective phase gate checklists before advancing to the next phase.
- Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders.
- Supported marketing teams with relevant project information when needed.
- Effectively managed Client visits whenever attended.
- Supported Regulatory Affairs team in arrangement of required documents from various stakeholders for DMF filing.
- Effectively managed Outsourcing partners for project related activities wherever applicable.
- Used SAP tool for creation & tracking of purchase requests of required raw materials and also for budget management.
Assistant Project Manager, Program Management
Biocon Limited
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Responsible for managing API (Drug substance) projects from process feasibility, development through DMF filing.
- Created templates & implemented a sign off mechanism for all the respective phase gate checklists before advancing to the next phase.
- Coordinated the raw material procurement at various phases (Process feasibility, Process optimization, Kilo lab batches, Lab consistency batches, Pre-validation batches & Validation batches)
- Conducted Phase gate meetings upon completion of respective milestones to seek approval for release of next phase budget.
- Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders.
- Supported Marketing teams with relevant project information when needed.
- Supported Regulatory Affairs team in arrangement of required documents from various stakeholders for DMF filing.
- Effectively managed Outsourcing partners for project related activities wherever applicable.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Used SAP tool for creation of new projects and respective budget management.
Assistant Project Manager, Program Management
Sai Life Sciences Private Limited
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Project Manager responsible for execution of CDMO (Contract Development & Manufacturing Organizations) projects.
- Efficiently managed the programs of key Clients from US & EU regions.
- Single point of contact for internal & external stakeholders, responsible for coordinating with cross functional team members to ensure the Project completion within agreed Time, Cost and Quality constraints.
- Conducted external & internal kick-off meetings during project initiation and aligned the material procurement activities as desired.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Devised and implemented attainable schedules, timelines and milestones for on-track projects.
- Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Research Scientist-1, Chemical Development
Albany Molecular Research Center (AMRI)
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Worked as bench chemist in execution of projects involving multi-step organic synthesis (mostly scale-up projects).
- Used SAP tool for creation & tracking the Purchase requests of required raw materials.
- Recorded outcomes of conducted experiments in timely manner.
- Attended weekly meetings with Clients to update project's progress.
Chemist, Medicinal Chemistry Division
GVK Biosciences Private Limited
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Worked as a bench chemist in the execution of projects involving multi-step organic synthesis (Small scale & Library molecules).
- Used SAP tool for creation & tracking the Purchase requests of required raw materials.
- Recorded outcomes of conducted experiments in timely manner.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning (SCDL), Symbiosis University
Pune, Maharashtra, India 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
GITAM College of Science, Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaBachelor of Science - Maths, Physics, Chemistry
SSV Degree College, Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaSkills
Project life cycle management
undefinedCertification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Credential ID 3005900 from Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.
Accomplishments
- Received various “SPARK” recognition awards for supporting the execution & ANDA filing of Drug products (At Dr. Reddy’s).
- Won “Certificate of Excellence” for successful completion of a business-critical project (At Strides Shasun Limited)
- Won “Spot add up award” for the successful completion of one of the crucial projects within given timelines and cost (At Sai LIfe Sciences Limited).
- Received “Recognition Award” for the year 2011 for timely delivery of key projects which involved meticulous planning and implementation (At AMRI).
Timeline
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), Credential ID 8202361 from MSME-TDC, India.
12-2023
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Credential ID 001519085 from Scrum Alliance, USA.
05-2023
Senior Project Manager, Results Delivery Office
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Private Limited
10.2021 - Current
Project Management Professional (PMP), Credential ID 3005900 from Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.
05-2021
Deputy Project Manager, Global PM Office
Syngene International Limited
11.2018 - 10.2021
Deputy Manager, Project Management
Strides Shasun Limited
10.2016 - 11.2018
Assistant Project Manager, Program Management
Biocon Limited
05.2014 - 10.2016
Assistant Project Manager, Program Management
Sai Life Sciences Private Limited
01.2013 - 05.2014
Research Scientist-1, Chemical Development
Albany Molecular Research Center (AMRI)
09.2010 - 12.2012
Chemist, Medicinal Chemistry Division
GVK Biosciences Private Limited
07.2007 - 07.2010
MBA - Operations Management
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning (SCDL), Symbiosis University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
GITAM College of Science, Andhra University
Bachelor of Science - Maths, Physics, Chemistry
SSV Degree College, Andhra University
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