Satish Sharma
72/ 2 Nanda Nagar Indore
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record of 35 years at Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited and Ipca Laboratories Limited, excelling in operational strategy and process improvement. Expert in stakeholder engagement and team leadership, I successfully implemented initiatives that enhanced efficiency and compliance, driving significant cost savings while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager Quality Control
Ipca Laboratories Limited
Indore
10.2013 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality controls.
- Directed cross-functional teams to implement company-wide policies and procedures.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and organizational growth.
- Managed budgeting processes to ensure optimal resource allocation across departments.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment.
- Developed training programs to enhance leadership skills among management staff.
- Oversaw performance metrics to track departmental progress toward strategic goals.
- Facilitated executive meetings to align priorities and discuss strategic direction.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
- Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
- Provided oversight of all departments in order to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders by attending meetings and responding promptly to inquiries or requests for information.
- Oversaw human resources functions such as recruitment, employee relations, training and benefits administration.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
- Cultivated a culture of collaboration among department heads to facilitate cross-functional project execution.
- Advised senior executives on approaches for resolving complex issues impacting operations.
- Established performance standards for staff members in order to drive productivity levels up.
- Spearheaded efforts to enhance customer service processes while maintaining quality assurance standards.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to operations activities.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
Senior Manager Quality Control
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited
Indore
08.1990 - 08.2013
- Managed regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes.
- Developed strategic plans to align with industry trends and market demands.
- Coordinated training programs to improve staff skills and knowledge.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold product standards and safety.
- Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
- Conducted regular performance appraisals for direct reports to provide feedback on their work performance.
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.
- Leadership role in planning annual budgets for each department based on forecasted sales volumes.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all business units.
- Participated in recruitment initiatives by interviewing potential candidates and selecting suitable hires.
- Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Implemented new technologies such as ERP systems tools to streamline business processes.
- Regularly evaluated customer satisfaction levels by surveying customer base and analyzing results.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to direct reports for career development.
- Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial analysis to optimize resources.
- Oversaw talent acquisition, training, and development programs to build high-performing teams.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Education
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Holkar Science College, DAVV University
Indore08-1989
Skills
- Operational strategy
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Contract negotiation
- Training development
- Supply chain optimization
- Effective communication
- Performance metrics
- Compliance oversight
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Global Appreciation Award in Ranbaxy
- Appreciation award for three consecutive years
- Key member of the remediation team at Ranbaxy and Ipca, led a successful audit by the US FDA, Canada, MHRA, MCC, WHO, etc
- Key member of CFT team for handling the litigation issue at Ranbaxy
- Implantation of reduced testing with due approval from a regulatory agency like the US FDA
- Nominated as a member of the IP committee for the harmonization of the monograph in the pharmacopoeia
- Contributed for finalization and amendment of monograph in USP and BP.
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Approved analyst by MP FDA
Affiliations
- Expert in audit handling and compliance, as per the regulatory expectation
- Handle more than 400 overseas auditors, including the USFDA, MHRA, Canada, MCC, Brazil, WHO, and CDSCO, etc
- Expert in remediation activities in the pharmaceutical industry
Custom
- Technical professional offering versatile technical management skills and proficiency in quality system programs, strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently, and exceeds expectations, able to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality
Custom
- Highly motivated and results-oriented pharma professional
- Possess excellent leadership and communication skills
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical QA and QC in a regulated environment
- Expertise in creating state-of-the-art QC facilities in a regulatory environment
- High analytical and troubleshooting abilities
- Proven track record of leading a team efficiently and objectively
- Vast experience in harmonizing the quality management system at various manufacturing sites globally
- Wide horizon of QA and QC comprising various dosage forms like solid oral dosage forms (tablet, capsule, powder for oral suspension) and parental (liquid and powder)
- Proven track record in facility approval from an international regulatory agency
- Mature attitude for sound decision-making
- Expertise in the implementation of computerized, paperless laboratory operations with compliance to 21 CFR requirements
- Expertise in design, development and delivery of training program to built competency, skill and enhance knowledge on current technology and continual improvement technique
Timeline
General Manager Quality Control
Ipca Laboratories Limited
10.2013 - Current
Senior Manager Quality Control
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited
08.1990 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Holkar Science College, DAVV University