Experience in the development, implementation,and lifecycle management of computerized systems in regulated environments.
Good understanding of global regulations and health authorities expectations governing CSV, 21CFR Part11, GAMP5, Annex11, Data Integrity.
Reviewing documentation evidence covering identification of instruments, frequency of re-calibration, calibration status
Working with Operations Department and Technical Services for effective operational control, organizing test runs of new feed, specific product specification requirements
Interfacing with customers, surveyors for complaints and organizing retesting after product transfers and clarification of test results, test methods used and testing requirements
Organizing and managing activities of the Incoming Feed, In-process and Finished Products Section to the specified requirements in accordance with the quality plan and documented procedures
Training employees as Chemists, Analysts, Technicians, for process engineer’s familiarization in the laboratory
Identifying, calibrating and adjusting all inspection, measuring and testing equipment and devices that can affect product quality at prescribed intervals or prior to use
Providing analytical support to R&D and pilot scale laboratories for analytics
Monitoring the Quality Control Department activities towards ensuring the timely service to all internal customers
Generating monthly reports which include No. of Incidents & OOS, HPLC&GC Utilization Time, Budget Details pertaining to the lab
Spearheading day-to-day planning for analysis of raw materials, in- process samples, finished products, and stability samples
Reviewing Analytical Reports & improving quality standards in the organization by implementation of new processes
Preparing IQ, OQ and PQ protocols for Q.C related instruments & non-conformities, Out Of Specification (OOS) reports
Introducing and enforcing quality systems / procedures to ensure strict adherence to specified quality norms
Implementing preventive, predictive & corrective maintenance practices to maximize operational availability of machines
Providing key scientific and technical support for issues related with Process/Analytical/ Packaging at the facility
Led execution of Quality activitieslike transfers of analytical methods, validation and their regulatory submissions, evaluation of pharmacopoeia method against in-house developed methods & routine release analysis in Quality Control Laboratory
Hands on experience in handling, maintenance and troubleshooting & calibration of lab equipments like HPLC,GC& GC with HS, ( Waters, Agilent, Shimadzu, Dionex)UV-VIS, FTIR, KF Autotitrator andLC-MS/MS
Overseeing new laboratory setup and equipment setup.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant General Manager- CSV
Vasan Software Technologies
02.2024 - Current
Head of the Department-Quality Control
Spar Pharma LLP (Unit of Vijayasri Organics Pvt. Ltd)
10.2022 - 08.2023
Head of the Department- Quality Control
Vijayasri Organics Pvt. Ltd.
05.2019 - 10.2022
Dy. Manager - Analytical Research & Development
Shilpa Medicare Ltd.
08.2012 - 04.2019
Sr. Executive - QC Department
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
12.2011 - 08.2012
Officer - QC
Neuland Laboratories Ltd.
03.2009 - 12.2011
Chemist - QC
Jupiter Biosciences Ltd.
02.2005 - 03.2009
Education
Masters of Science in Bio-Chemistry - Biochemistry
University College, Acharya Nagarjuna University
Andhra Pradesh, India
2004
Bachelors of Science in Botany, Zoology&Chemistry - Lifescience
PBN College, Nagarjuna University
2001
Skills
Quality Control & Quality Assurance
Computer System Validations
Internal, External & Vendor Audits
Analytical Method Development, Validation & Transfer