Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Expertise And Core Competencies
Timeline
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Soma Sekhara Venkat Reddy Annapureddy

Hyderabad

Summary

Computer System Validation (CSV) aspirant with over 11 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in Analytical Method Development and Validation within GMP-regulated environments. Recently trained in CSV with practical knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11, CSA, risk-based testing, and the SDLC-based validation lifecycle. Demonstrated expertise in working with validated systems such as Empower3 and TrackWise. Experienced in authoring protocols and reports, participating in regulatory inspections, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Adept at applying testing methodologies, managing documentation, and maintaining regulatory compliance—poised to transition successfully into a GxP software validation or CSV role.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Research Scientist / Validation

Mylan Laboratories (Viatris)
Hyderabad
11.2019 - Current
  • Executed 50+ analytical method validations for related substances, assay, UOD, and dissolution.
  • Performed 15+ Performance qualification / Calibrations for HPLC with Empower3.
  • Authored and reviewed 30+ method validation protocols and comprehensive reports.
  • Reviewed method validation data to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Operated and conducted Performance qualifications for Waters HPLC using Empower3.
  • Performed 20+ investigations and CAPA using TrackWise.
  • Authored and Reviewed 15+ SOPs using d2 documentum.
  • Participated and coordinated in 2 MHRA and 1 USFDA inspections, ensuring audit readiness and successful outcomes.

Analytical development scientist / Validation

LM Manufacturing Ltd
Northampton
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Performed 10+ validation of analytical methods for assay, dissolution, and related substances in oral formulations.
  • Authored and reviewed 15+ method validation protocols and comprehensive reports.
  • Maintained Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in a regulated lab environment.

Executive / Validation

AET Laboratories
Hyderabad
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • Conducted validations for 25+ assay, content uniformity, dissolution, and Related substances analytical methods.
  • Performed 10+ Performance Qualifications for HPLC with Empower3.
  • Reviewed validation data and prepared related documentation in accordance with regulatory expectations.
  • Drafted, reviewed, and maintained 10+ SOPs to support consistent lab operations.
  • Cooperated in Regulatory audits of FDA, TGA and ANVISA.

Executive / Development

Alphamed Formulations
Hyderabad
12.2013 - 03.2016
  • Performed 15+ equipment qualifications for Tiamo (water content by KF), UV visible Spectrophotometer, HPLC following GLP.
  • Daily and monthly calibration of Analytical balance, pH meter and Dissolution tester.
  • Development and partial validation of 90+ Analytical methods for estimation of Related substances (impurities), Assay and Dissolution of new dosage forms using HPLC and UV as per ICH guidance.
  • Involved in development review meetings with Formulation development services to facilitate faster product development life cycles for Europe and US markets.
  • Coordinated with QA for regular lab Compliance and for review and release of method development and method validation reports.
  • Delivered analytical method development and method validation reports for supporting early-stage dosage form development.

Education

Master of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Analysis

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore, India
01-2013

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Acharya Nagarjuna University
Vijayawada
01-2011

Skills

  • Computer System Validation
  • Validation Documentation
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Linear Methodologies
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Validation Strategy Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Validation Approaches
  • Test Strategies
  • Test Cases
  • Test Plans
  • Test Procedures
  • Test Requirements
  • Testing Standards
  • Quality Systems
  • D2 Documentum
  • Empower3
  • TrackWise
  • HP ALM
  • JIRA
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Management
  • QMS Implementation
  • Risk Assessments
  • CAPA
  • Change Management
  • Deviation Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certification

GPAT qualified in 2011 with a percentile of 95.0

NIPER qualified in 2011

Clinical SAS Base Programming certification

Machine Learning Advanced by Accredian

Expertise And Core Competencies

  • Computer system validation life cycle management and validation documentation: URS, FS, IQ, OQ, PQ, UAT, traceability matrix, validation plan, and validation summary report
  • Good knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC) process, which is used for planning, creating, testing, and deploying computerized systems
  • Well-versed in linear and agile methodologies
  • Regulatory compliance: 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, Annex 11, FDA CSA
  • Authored, reviewed, and approved all validation documents, including the validation plan and reports
  • Validation strategy development
  • Updating validation approaches from CSV to CSA
  • Development of validation approaches, test strategies, test cases, test plans, test procedures, test requirements, and testing standards
  • Quality systems and tools: D2 Documentum, Empower3, TrackWise, HP ALM, JIRA
  • Risk and quality management: QMS implementation, risk assessments, CAPA, change management, deviation management
  • Cross-functional collaboration: QA, QC, IT, engineering, and system owners

Timeline

Senior Research Scientist / Validation

Mylan Laboratories (Viatris)
11.2019 - Current

Analytical development scientist / Validation

LM Manufacturing Ltd
04.2019 - 11.2019

Executive / Validation

AET Laboratories
04.2016 - 12.2018

Executive / Development

Alphamed Formulations
12.2013 - 03.2016

Master of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Analysis

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Acharya Nagarjuna University
Soma Sekhara Venkat Reddy Annapureddy