Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Subramaniyam Pampapathy

Subramaniyam Pampapathy

Hosur/ Bengaluru

Summary

Accomplished Vice President of Operations at Bioplus Lifesciences, adept in strategic planning and fostering organizational development. Spearheaded process optimizations, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in building strong relationships and implementing innovative technology solutions. Expertise in supply chain oversight and operations oversight, with a flair for nurturing team productivity and collaboration.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Operations

Bioplus Lifesciences
04.2012 - Current
  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal business outcomes.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners for mutually beneficial collaborations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by developing and implementing strategies to improve service quality.
  • Implemented new technologies to automate processes, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased efficiency.
  • Reduced operational costs by optimizing resource allocation and negotiating better contracts with suppliers.
  • Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
  • Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.

Projects handled - Algal fermentation for Omega 3 fatty acids, Xanthines, Antifungals, PEGylated Vitamins, Ketone esters, Recombinant microbial - bio polymers, GLP peptides, vegan alternative proteins and vitamins

Manager - Process Engineering

Kumar Organics Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 03.2012

Involved in process optimisation of biotech products from R&D to pilot plant.


Setting up of a fermentation pilot facility consisting of fermenters from 5 L to 350 L capacity, associated downstream equipment and utilities.


Successfully completed one biopolymer project by bacterial fermentation for cosmetic industry

Sr, Manager - R&D

Bioplus Lifesciences
03.2004 - 12.2010

Established Enzymatic Biotransformation reaction for intermediates in the manufacture of artificial sweetener


Development of Reverse phase chromatography process for purification of carbohydrates and established at plant scale.


Setting up of fermentation lab for production of omega 3 fatty acids by algal fermentation. Fermenter sizes from 5 KL to 500 L and subsequent scale up to 10 KL fermenters

Manager - Process

Shanta Marine Biotechnology Ltd
01.2002 - 02.2004

Process scale up of production of carotenoids by photosynthetic organisms from R&D to plant in open pond cultivation.


Setting up of R&D facility for development of products from marine biotechnology.


Coordinated for enhancing R&D work with technology incubation centre at Spic Bioprocess Lab - Anna University for fermentation and analytical support

Executive-R&D

Biocon Ltd
08.1994 - 12.2001

Started career in production in downstream purification of enzyme products - proteases and amylases


Shifted to process development - involved in development projects of serratiopeptidase, HMG COA reductase inhibitors- Statins, immunosuppressants and antidiabetic molecules by solid substrate and submerged fermentation


Involved in not upstream, downstream and analytical process development.

Education

Chemical Engineering -

Sri Jayachamarajendra College, Bengaluru

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Organizational Development
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Business Development
  • Operations Oversight
  • Facilities Management
  • Workforce Planning
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Process Improvements
  • Supply chain oversight
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • 4 performance awards for process development at Biocon and Shanta Marine Biotech
  • Co- Author of 8 global patent Applications
  • Quality systems - EU GMP, BRC, NABL, ISO, faced numerous customer audits
  • Successfully completed more than 10 major projects from development to commercialisation throughout the career
  • Workforce management - without conflicts

Certification

  • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) - APICS.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Vice President of Operations - Bioplus Lifesciences
04.2012 - Current
Manager - Process Engineering - Kumar Organics Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 03.2012
Sr, Manager - R&D - Bioplus Lifesciences
03.2004 - 12.2010
Manager - Process - Shanta Marine Biotechnology Ltd
01.2002 - 02.2004
Executive-R&D - Biocon Ltd
08.1994 - 12.2001
Sri Jayachamarajendra College - Chemical Engineering ,
Subramaniyam Pampapathy