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SALESH CHANDRAN

SALESH CHANDRAN

THRISSUR,INDIA

Summary

Motivated manager with excellent business acumen and broad experience across operations and management roles in research, vaccine production, and health care industries. Highly adaptable and self-motivated leader with proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders. Offers strong analysis and innovation to identify solutions to challenging problems. Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manager

Hll Lifecare Ltd
Mumbai, India
07.2021 - Current
  • Involved in Operations of the Free Diagnostic Service Initiative (FDSI) project by the Government of India in collaboration with the National Health Mission (NHM)
  • Daily operations of 136 clinical pathology labs
  • Developed strong teams by skillfully recruiting, orienting, and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency while remaining under budget.
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted periodic performance reviews for direct reports.
  • Identified project blockers and acted as a driver to overcome obstacles and achieve deadlines.
  • Acted as point of contact for high-level queries and represented team at senior leadership meetings.

Deputy manager

HLL Lifecare Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Designed, implemented, and oversaw the Hindlabs RT-PCR for Covid -19 testing facilities
  • Validated RT-PCR assays for SARS-CoV-2, HCV, HIV, and other viral infections
  • Successfully handled the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) audit as a signing authority for COVID-19, HCV, HIV and HBV testing
  • Experience in writing lab SOPs, protocols, and other QMS documentation.
  • Recruited and trained driven, dedicated team members, reducing staff turnover.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Conducted regular audits, maintaining appropriate stock supplies to meet consumer demand.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Developed strong teams by skillfully recruiting, orienting, and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Conducted periodic performance reviews for direct reports.

Deputy manager

HLL Biotech Ltd
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11.2016 - 07.2019
  • Involved in lab-scale development of the BCG vaccine
  • Involved in upstream processing activities include seed revival and propagation, sterile media preparation, Process optimization of M. bovis serial passaging for batch size productions,
  • Creation of the final BCG bulk formula,
  • BCG vaccine lyophilization cycle optimization
  • Development of analytical methods for QC checks on BCG vaccine production
  • FAT execution, P&ID validation, and component inspections for machinery, such as autoclave mixing vessels and CIP stations, were assisted
  • Contributed to the qualification of the sealing machine, SIP systems, vial washer and depyrogenation tunnel, and vial filling line (ROTA) for the production plant.
  • Prepared and reviewed production SOPs for the Fill/Finish CGMP sector.

Postdoctoral researcher

Karolinska Institute
Stockholm, Sweden
11.2014 - 11.2016
  • I worked at Department of Public Health, Global Health, Karolinska Institute
  • Post-doctoral research was carried out using the so-called "Sandwich model," which divided time between Sweden and India.
  • I worked on a study that was supported by the Swedish Research Council and Swedish international development agency (SIDA)
  • The project was focused on antibiotics, antibiotic resistance, antibiotic concentration in environmental water sources, bacterial resistance, resistance-coding genes, and virulence markers found in Escherichia coli.
  • Supported grant applications to improve research funding opportunities.
  • Adhered to health, hygiene, and safety measures for compliant laboratory operations.
  • Analyzed research findings to identify trends and patterns for further investigation.
  • Observed experimental protocols to achieve compliant, reliable research results.
  • Participated actively in conceptual design, implementation, outcome analysis, and manuscript writing.
  • Three papers in all have been published in international journals.
  • Monitored emerging research techniques and technologies to optimise laboratory output.
  • Presented research outcomes to internal colleagues and project progress.
  • Completed detailed research proposals to garner suitable investment and funding.

Senior Research fellow – PhD Work

St. John’s Medical College & Research Institute,
Bengaluru, Karnataka
10.2009 - 11.2014
  • The thesis's title was "Clonal distribution and spread of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli using molecular typing methods in two distinct geographic locations, Bangalore and Ujjain.
  • Being knowledgeable about bacterial culture technique, MIC measurement, DNA and plasmid extractions, PCR analysis of virulence-coding genes, genomic bacterial DNA sequencing for mutational study, and Rep-PCR for genotyping.
  • Conducted research and reported the findings to senior management.
  • Presented research findings, objectives, and challenges in team meetings to further explore strategy.
  • Resolved unexpected issues with strong communication and resourceful problem-solving.
  • I wrote articles and reports for scholarly journals, contributing to the field of research.
  • Reviewed research proposals and evaluated feasibility to determine action.
  • Contributed to on-time and under-budget project completion with dedicated attention to deadlines and cost constraints.
  • Collaborated across all enterprise levels to address research needs and objectives.
  • Attended conferences and trade shows to gain industry knowledge and speak on research.


Research technician

St. John’s Medical College & Research Institute,
Bengaluru, Karnataka
04.2007 - 10.2009
  • I worked on the AEARS TB Global Vaccine foundation project
  • Gained experience in Biosafety level 3 labs for handling clinical samples and M. tuberculosis culture and Genotyping of Mycobacterium
  • Reverse hybridization genotype MTBC and CM assays and real-time PCR COBAS Taqman MTB assay that has been standardized and validated.
  • Performed 16S r RNA sequencing to determine the Mycobacterium species
  • PBMC isolation and analysis using flow cytometry to determine viability
  • The LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification) assay was developed, standardized, validated, and published for the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
  • Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
  • Involved in the NACO-HIV viral load study, performed the preparation of dried blood spots, the extraction of viral nucleic acid (RNA), and viral load estimation and analysis by RT-PCR.
  • Supported senior management with the creation and enhancement of continuous improvement procedures.
  • Assisted with training junior team members in laboratory techniques and the operation of equipment.
  • Purchased supplies and completed associated invoicing and payments.
  • Presented research findings to peers and stakeholders, highlighting key successes.
  • Rotated and ordered stock to minimise waste and loss.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Microbiology

St. John’s Medical College & Research Institute,
Bengaluru, Karnataka
06.2010 - 10.2014

Master of Science - Medical Microbiology

University of Calicut
Calicut, Kerala
07.2004 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam, Kerala
07.1998 - 07.2002

Skills

Proficient in PCR

  • Skilled in genotyping
  • RNA isolation knowledge
  • Published researcher
  • Statistical analysis
  • SOP adherence
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Team building
  • Bioinformatics
  • Molecular biology
  • Genomics
  • Vaccines and immunology
  • Production process optimisation
  • Strategic planning

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team responsible for executing well on projects, leading to 60% increased revenue.
  • Collaborated with a team of two in the development of antibiotic resistance study
  • Documented and resolved pattern analysis issues contributing to geneotyping.

Training

  • BCG Vaccine Laboratory (BCGVL), Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India, trained in BCG Vaccine Production, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance from November 2016 to November 2017.
  • Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India: Trained in DPT vaccine development, September 2006.

Additional Information

Awards: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Young Investigator Award, ICID, Hyderabad, 2016.


Applications Software: BioNumerics software version 3.5 (Applied Maths, Kortrijk, Belgium),

IBM SPSS Statistics 23.0 (IBM Corp. rmonk, NY, USA)


Publications: A total of 13 publications (9 international and 4 national) had a total impact factor of 25.

Timeline

Manager

Hll Lifecare Ltd
07.2021 - Current

Deputy manager

HLL Lifecare Ltd
08.2019 - 06.2021

Deputy manager

HLL Biotech Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2019

Postdoctoral researcher

Karolinska Institute
11.2014 - 11.2016

Doctor of Philosophy - Microbiology

St. John’s Medical College & Research Institute,
06.2010 - 10.2014

Senior Research fellow – PhD Work

St. John’s Medical College & Research Institute,
10.2009 - 11.2014

Research technician

St. John’s Medical College & Research Institute,
04.2007 - 10.2009

Master of Science - Medical Microbiology

University of Calicut
07.2004 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology

Mahatma Gandhi University
07.1998 - 07.2002

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