Leading a team for API development and technology transfer includes CDMO programs (intermediates and APIs), first to file opportunities, continuous process improvement for legacy molecules, plant troubleshooting support
Supporting the regulatory and quality teams address customer and agency queries
Administrative support for creating proper systems in place for smooth functioning of R&D function
Supporting the BD team for RFQs, RFPs and scientific input to new proposals. Also giving support by connecting to known pharma clients worldwide and establishing business contacts and deals
Apprising the top management regularly on the project progress and contributing to strategic decision making
Senior Director – Process Chemistry
Navin Fluorine International Limited (NFIL)
06.2023 - 12.2024
Leading a team of 25 MS and PhD level scientists for process development and scale-up supply of intermediates/regulated starting materials for leading pharma clients around the globe
Working closely with internal stakeholders (ADL, TT, QA, manufacturing) and customers to ensure that products are delivered on time in full (OTIF).
Technical proposal creation for new projects, evaluating and providing comprehensive feedback for requests for quotes (RFQs)/customer tech-packs and cost improvement strategies for repeated business.
Director – Process Chemistry
Navin Fluorine International Limited (NFIL)
08.2021 - 06.2023
Leading a team of 25 MS and PhD level scientists for process development and scale-up supply of intermediates/regulated starting materials for leading pharma clients around the globe
Working closely with internal stakeholders (ADL, TT, QA, manufacturing) and customers to ensure that products are delivered on time in full (OTIF).
Technical proposal creation for new projects, evaluating and providing comprehensive feedback for requests for quotes (RFQs)/customer tech-packs and cost improvement strategies for repeated business.