Dynamic Team Leader Engineering (CQ & V), with 17+ years of progressive experience in the Pharma industry. Offering expertise in, Commissioning & Qualification with aptitude in project management. Quality Assurance documentation, Validation in GMP environment to meet the life science & health care industries. Energetic self-starter and team builder able to navigate high-stress situations and achieve goals on time through diligent work-ethic and dedication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader – Engineering (CQ & V)
Steils Biopharma Pvt. Ltd.
7 2023 - Current
Responsible for Commissioning & Qualification of Process vessel, Vial line, Cartridge line, PFS line, Terminal sterilization line etc
Responsible for review of isometrics drawings of process vessels pipelines
Responsible for verification of pipeline slopes & dead legs in pipelines
Responsible for review & approval of P & ID drawings of clean utilities & process equipment’s
Responsible for Commissioning & Qualification of Purified water generation & distribution system, Water for Injection generation & distribution system, Pure steam generation & distribution system etc
Project execution for clean utilities & process equipment’s etc
Responsible for review & approval of URS, DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ of the equipment’s
Prepares/Review the qualification & Validation activities for process equipment/Utility systems (Process vessel, Vial line, WFI/Purified water system, pure steam/compressed air/nitrogen air distribution systems, etc.) HVAC systems including clean air equipment (Dynamic Pass box, LAF, Bio safety Cabinet etc.) Process equipment’s (Autoclave, Isolator etc.)
Manager – Engineering (Project & Documentation)
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
06.2018
Responsible for Commissioning & Qualification of Fermentation, Reactor, Purified water system etc
Responsible for review of Isometric drawings of pipeline for process vessels
Responsible for handling the vendors for execution of projects as per company requirement
Responsible for qualification activities for process equipment, Utility systems (WFI/Purified water system, pure steam/compressed air/nitrogen air distribution systems, etc.), HVAC systems including clean air equipment (Dynamic Pass box, LAF etc.) Process equipment’s (VTD, TD, Blender, Compression etc.) and documentation such as URS/DQ/IQ/OQ.etc
Modification of PLC/SCADA as per 21 CFR part 11 requirements (Compression machine, Auto coaters, Stability chambers, Water systems etc.) External / Regulatory Agency Audit handling Presentation and handling of qualification documents to External Auditor (Regulatory Agency) like USFDA, MHRA, WHO, EDQM, ANVISA etc
Internal Auditor Periodic audit inspections for Utility systems (Water, steam) and HVAC systems to verify compliance to cGMP and regulatory guidelines
Document Review and Maintenance Preparation /Review of SOP used in Pharma engineering along with the SOP required for the facility and utility systems Experience in preparation / maintaining change control documentation, event and CAPA documents by using application software like Track wise
Reviewer of engineering documents like qualification, facility layouts, P&ID etc
Completion of Water Systems periodic review Validation Well known with Validation activity for Water system, HVAC & other utilities
Ensured consistent adherence to pharma guidelines regulations and legislation to maintain the compliance
Monitored system functioning closely, troubleshooting and resolving issues
Project Handling Project Planning, managing and coordination of/with vendors to ensure consistent smooth running of qualification of systems
Spear headed special projects and resolved complex problems that impacted management and business direction
Continually met targets through dedication to the work.
Assistant Manager Engineering
Emcure Pharmaceuticals
08.2006 - 06.2018
Responsible for operation & maintenance of Purified water system, WFI system & Pure steam etc
Responsible for maintenance of Q.C equipment’s like Stability chambers, Incubators, Cold chambers, Autoclaves etc
Project: Installation & commissioning of Purified water system, WFI system & Pure steam etc
Installation & commissioning of Process equipment’s like Lyo philizer, CRABS, ORABS etc
Documentation & Quality management system (QMS): Responsible for preparation of SOP’s for engineering equipment’s
Preparation of DQ, IQ, OQ of equipment’s by referring vendor’s documents & manual
Responsible for raising the change control, deviation etc
Responsible for CAPA (Corrective & Preventive action) implementation