- Managing multiple manufacturing sites and setting up new manufacturing site- Reporting function – CMO Management, Purchase, Planning and Scheduling, EHS, Operational Excellence, Tech transfer dept, Project Management, Sourcing, People in Plant - Supplier Performance & Third-Party Oversight (TPO)- of 22 different locations across India - Review & Governance for Performance & Quality Management System for the function - Relationship management with CMO- Audits Management –… Show more - Managing multiple manufacturing sites and setting up new manufacturing site- Reporting function – CMO Management, Purchase, Planning and Scheduling, EHS, Operational Excellence, Tech transfer dept, Project Management, Sourcing, People in Plant - Supplier Performance & Third-Party Oversight (TPO)- of 22 different locations across India - Review & Governance for Performance & Quality Management System for the function - Relationship management with CMO- Audits Management – Quality, Business & EHS audits - Responsible for key KPI’s – Safety EHS, Quality, Service, Financials- Compliance of external supply network wrt to Anti Bribery Anti-Corruption & Legal Contracts- Member of ES governance / Quality council. Risk Management Board & Tech Transfer Governance Board- Identification and selection of new contract manufacturing sites, Due Diligence process- CMO consolidation, product portfolio analysis, Risk management, ICF (Internal Control Framework)- Long term capacity planning and strategic decisions pertaining to capacity, identification of bottlenecks/constraints in capacity and technology - Finalization of conversion cost, traded product cost negotiation - Identify cost saving opportunities though Op Excellence mechanism - define project milestones & timelines, drive & deliver- To support supplier Quality agreements- To develop best in class CMO’s through culture of continuous improvement & GSK production System- Sustainability at CMOs – Water, Energy, Waste and Plastic Waste Management- Instrumental in developing new manufacturing site Show less

- Project and Production startup activities at Glenmark – Pithampur - Setting new manufacturing facility, Entrusted job of technical transfers of products from development centerMajor Accountabilities: - Manage technical transfers of ANDA/EU Exhibit batches & site to site transfers. - Manage expansion project assuring optimal cost, timelines, functionality & quality.- Facilitate Production operation management leveraging resources, systems and processes to deliver… Show more - Project and Production startup activities at Glenmark – Pithampur - Setting new manufacturing facility, Entrusted job of technical transfers of products from development centerMajor Accountabilities: - Manage technical transfers of ANDA/EU Exhibit batches & site to site transfers. - Manage expansion project assuring optimal cost, timelines, functionality & quality.- Facilitate Production operation management leveraging resources, systems and processes to deliver the FDF of required quality & within timelines.- Recruit & train people for high level of performance, align them to organizational goals & objectives.- Identify & apply new processes & technologies during building new facility.- Management of GMP, HSE & issues related Manufacturing- All time readiness for important audits viz. USFDA, MHRA - Outsourcing of finished formulations from various LL, manufacturing locations across India for domestic markets.- Launch management of new products for EU/US markets.- Technical transfers of new products at LL units - To set up operational excellence department and initiate and successfully run the relevant projects- Implementation of advanced planning & sequencing software (JDA). - Identification and selection of contract manufacturing sites and creation of supply chain network in USA. In year 2014. Instrumental in setting new plant in USA. Show less

As Designation – Project Manager Building a global OSD manufacturing plant (capacity of 6.0 bio units per annum) for regulated market from initial conceptualization phase to commercial production. - Functioned as a Project Manager for phase I project for oral Solid Dosage forms.- Production team Member for Cephalosporin based finished dosage formulation project at Turbhe New Mumbai - Functioned as a Core Team Member for Sandoz SAP Implementation & Project Manager for… Show more As Designation – Project Manager Building a global OSD manufacturing plant (capacity of 6.0 bio units per annum) for regulated market from initial conceptualization phase to commercial production. - Functioned as a Project Manager for phase I project for oral Solid Dosage forms.- Production team Member for Cephalosporin based finished dosage formulation project at Turbhe New Mumbai - Functioned as a Core Team Member for Sandoz SAP Implementation & Project Manager for Novartis India SAP implementation.- Lead the Production Team for various regulatory audits viz. USFDA, EU, ANVISA, Japan PMDA, TGA, KFDA and Novartis Global quality audits.- Inducted in various Sandoz plants across the globe - EU, US & Japan.As Head Operation (Production, warehousing & Tech Transfer)Significantly contributed in:- Production Management for reliable supplies of products for highly regulated markets viz. US, EU & Japan.- Manufacturing FDFs in total compliance with internal guidelines & external regulatory requirements.- Training & development of associates in Production. - Resolution of technical issues with internal & external partners.- Involved in overseeing the activities pertaining to Project & Change Management.- Holds the credit of identifying & applying the process technology to support manufacturing strategy for development /site to site transfers & launches.- Monitored the functional performance of subordinate & teams.- Oversaw the manufacturing and technical transfer of products for regulated market from Global development centers and overseas plant.- Served as a key person for recruitment & building of entire production team.As Production Manager - Produce Quality products to comply Local, International & Group norms , Regulatory & GMP aspects at a competitive cost- Ensure manufacturing and timely supply to the customer to meet Launches, avoid stock outs Show less

- Served as the Head of Contract Manufacturing& Loan licensing Cell - Responsible for finished product rate negotiation & purchasing of around 170 SKU’s (~250 crore) from various third parties locations across India, also including LL activities- Instrumental in building Quality Generics department - Responsible for setting up of systems and controlling a staff of 21 employees stationed at various LL/TP locations across India.- Led the technical transfers of products… Show more - Served as the Head of Contract Manufacturing& Loan licensing Cell - Responsible for finished product rate negotiation & purchasing of around 170 SKU’s (~250 crore) from various third parties locations across India, also including LL activities- Instrumental in building Quality Generics department - Responsible for setting up of systems and controlling a staff of 21 employees stationed at various LL/TP locations across India.- Led the technical transfers of products from In-house manufacturing facilities to contract sites & tax saving zones - Commended by Managing Director for rationalization of packing / raw material suppliers & renegotiation of rates with Third Parties to achieve the significant cost savings.- Encouraged & backed the selected units for GMP improvements & WHO-GMP approvals.- Designed Third party manual covering SOP’s for important procedures.- Managed the Rating & Reward System for third parties leading to quality & cost competitiveness Show less

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Injectable Manufacturing, Packaging