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SANJAY RAJPUT
Associate Director, DS Manufacturing
Bengaluru
Summary
Dedicated biopharma professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Associate Director
Stelis Biopharma Ltd
Bengaluru , India
4 2019 - Current
- Demonstrated successful execution of mammalian culture-based Sputnik vaccine (Single use @ 2KL bioreactor x 10), Microbial facility (@ 1KL SS bioreactor x 1) and mammalian facility (Single use @ 2KL bioreactor x 2) from facility set up (Technology assessment; equipment assessment and procurement; facility layouts as per process and regulatory requirements, installation and qualification/validation; operational procedures) scale up; PPQ and commercial manufacturing.
- Provide technical directions and support to the business development group by assisting in securing projects through participation at customer meetings relating to all technologies (mammalian, microbial, viral vector vaccines) for CDMO business.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, financial resource, planning and management of a complex and integrated annual program of activities.
- Defines processes and procedures to drive the manufacturing and operation units efficiently and effectively, while ensuring department budget is met
- Determines appropriate skill sets for individual contributors through out the plant. Sets-up training schedules to achieve and maintain skill levels
- Improve operations efficiency and effectiveness by deploying operational excellence, continuous improvement and automation.
- Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Engaged analytical subject matter experts outside project teams to drive troubleshooting of critical process-related deviations and enhance process improvements.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures.
Manager
M J Biopharma Pvt. Ltd.
2010.06 - 2019.03
- Demonstrated successful execution of rHuman Insulin @5KL scale from facility set up ( (Technology assessment; equipment assessment and procurement; facility layouts as per process and regulatory requirements, installation and qualification/validation; operational procedures), scale up and commercial manufacturing with WHO approvals as lead of Upstream.
- Streamlined internal processes by identifying areas of improvement and implementing effective solutions, resulting in reduced operational costs.
- Fostered a culture of innovation within the team by encouraging open communication, experimentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Built a high-performing team by recruiting top talent and cultivating a collaborative work environment that fostered innovation and growth.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each team member to identify strengths or areas needing improvement as well as setting individual goals aligned with broader company objectives by scheduled one-on-one sessions.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the group.
- Improved employee retention rates by creating an inclusive work culture focused on professional development opportunities and employee recognition programs.
- Collaborated closely with other senior leaders to align group objectives with overarching organizational goals while ensuring seamless coordination across departments.
Production Associate
Wockhardt Ltd
2007.01 - 2010.06
- Executed commercial manufacturing batches of rHuman Insulin @15Kl/20Kl scale for upstream.
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Contributed to the achievement of safety goals, promoting workplace safety through training sessions and regular equipment maintenance checks.
- Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Contributed to the overall success of the company by proactively identifying areas for improvement and taking initiative to implement solutions that enhanced productivity and reduced costs.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Ensured adherence to industry standards, maintaining accurate documentation for compliance audits and certifications.
- Increased on-time delivery rates by effectively prioritizing tasks and coordinating team efforts to meet deadlines.
Jr Executive
B V Biologicals pvt Ltd
2005.09 - 2007.01
- Demonstrated successful execution of mammalian culture- based FMD vaccine (SS Bioreactor @ 3KL bioreactor x 2) from facility set up, scale up and commercial manufacturing
- On time training of handling fermenter and mammalian culture
- Online-ontime documentation
Education
Master in Biotechnology -
Government Institute of Science, Dr BAM University
Aurangabad, IndiaMBA Operations - undefined
National Institute of Business Management
Skills
Strategic planning
undefinedAccomplishments
Sucessfully established the viral vector vaccine (Sputnik vaccine @ 2KL x 10 single use scale) manufacturing facility in record time of 48 weeks from scratch to commercial in Stelis Biopharma Ltd, Bengaluru, India.
Training
Delivered a speech on "Development and Scale up for Commercialization of Biosimilars" in the conference "Biologics Manufacturing of India 2017" organized by IMAPAC
Interests
Playing Cricket
Timeline
Manager
M J Biopharma Pvt. Ltd.
2010.06 - 2019.03
Production Associate
Wockhardt Ltd
2007.01 - 2010.06
Jr Executive
B V Biologicals pvt Ltd
2005.09 - 2007.01
Master in Biotechnology -
Government Institute of Science, Dr BAM University
MBA Operations - undefined
National Institute of Business Management
Associate Director
Stelis Biopharma Ltd
4 2019 - Current
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