Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Suresh Kumar

Summary

Skilled Senior Manager with over 19 years of experience in AR&D specializing in HPLC and GC methods development and validations. Demonstrated expertise in analyzing complex data and delivering accurate results. Proficient in utilizing advanced analytical techniques to support research and development processes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

MSN Laboratories
Hyderabad
11.2019 - Current

Managed and supervised a team of individuals.

Led a team comprising 9 scientists.

Ensured accuracy of HPLC and GC methods for API, Intermediates, and KSMs through validation processes

Ensured successful transfer of analytical methods to various locations.

Fulfilled regulatory queries.

Developed HPLC methods for drug substances, intermediates, and KSM's.

Ensured accuracy and completeness of documentations

- Method development reports

Spec and STPs for drug substances, intermediates, in-process, and KSM's.

- Analytical method validation protocols and reports.

- Method transfer protocols

- Method equivalence reports

- Cleaning method validations by UV/HPLC for intermediates and drug substances.

- Stability study protocols and reports to establish the packing conditions for APIs.

Expert in qualifying and calibrating HPLC instruments.

Responsible for preparation of SOPs.

Conducted stability studies to determine optimal packing conditions for APIs.

Evaluated and enhanced reference/working standards.

Trained analysts in various aspects.

Collaborated effectively with team leaders to coordinate and complete ARD activities, including reference standard evaluation, in a timely manner.

Managed organization of necessary glassware, chemicals, and columns for validations and new projects.

Developed and executed calculations with Empower custom fields for Assay and Related substances.

Demonstrated expertise in effectively troubleshooting and managing various instruments such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, etc.

Experienced GMP/GLP environment and necessary documentation procedures.

  • Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
  • Created detailed reports on project progress for senior management review.

Deputy Manager

Laurus Labs Private Limited
02.2016 - 10.2019

Executive-IV

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
12.2007 - 02.2016

Education

M.Sc. (Chemistry) -

MVR PG college, Andhra University, AP
01.2004

M.Sc. (Chemistry) -

MVR PG college, Andhra University, AP
01.2004

B.Sc. (Chemistry) -

SVRK Govt. Degree college, Nidadavolu, Andhra University, AP
01.2002

B.Sc. (Chemistry) -

SVRK Govt. Degree college, Nidadavolu, Andhra University, AP
01.2002

Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Multi-tasking
  • time management skills
  • Documentation And Reporting

Instruments Used

  • HPLC, Waters, Agilent & Shimadzu, Related substances, Assay & chiral purity
  • UPLC, Waters, Chromatographic purity
  • GC, Agilent, Residual Solvents & Purity
  • UV, Perkin Elmer, Identification tests & cleaning validations
  • FT-IR, Perkin Elmer, Identification tests
  • Polarimeter, Rudolph, Optical activity
  • KF and Potentiometric Titrator, Metrohm, Water content and titrations

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Professionalexperience

· Responsible for Analytical HPLC and GC methods validation for API, Intermediates and KSMs

· Responsible for Analytical methods transfer to respective sites.

· Responsible for to fulfill the regulatory quires

· Development of HPLC methods for drug substances, intermediates and KSM’s.

· Preparation and review of documents such as

- Method development reports

- Spec and STPs for drug substances, Intermediates, in-process and KSM’s

- Analytical method validation protocols and reports

- Method transfer protocols

- Method equivalence reports

- Cleaning method validations by UV/HPLC for intermediates and drug substances

- Stability study protocols and reports to establish the packing conditions for APIs.

· Qualification and calibration of HPLC instruments.

· Responsible for preparation of SOPs

· Responsible for stability studies to establish the packing conditions for APIs

· Responsible for Evaluation of reference/working standards.

· Responsible for to train the analysts

· Coordinating with other team leaders to complete the ARD activities within timelines

like – Reference standard evaluation.

· Responsible for to indent the required glass ware, chemicals and columns for the validations and new projects.

· Implemented the calculations through Empower custom fields for Assay and Related substances

· Good hands on experience in handling & troubleshooting instruments like HPLC, UPLC, GC etc.

· Have exposure to GMP/GLP environment and documentation procedures required.

Timeline

Senior Manager

MSN Laboratories
11.2019 - Current

Deputy Manager

Laurus Labs Private Limited
02.2016 - 10.2019

Executive-IV

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
12.2007 - 02.2016

M.Sc. (Chemistry) -

MVR PG college, Andhra University, AP

M.Sc. (Chemistry) -

MVR PG college, Andhra University, AP

B.Sc. (Chemistry) -

SVRK Govt. Degree college, Nidadavolu, Andhra University, AP

B.Sc. (Chemistry) -

SVRK Govt. Degree college, Nidadavolu, Andhra University, AP
Suresh Kumar