• Lead technology development projects in a drug process development laboratory focused on optimizing and scaling up manufacturing processes of Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HPAPI).• Support technology transfer to manufacturing sites.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chemists, engineers, and project managers, to design and implement efficient and robust drug manufacturing processes.• Conducted Mock-up, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ tests for isolator units, ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.• Mentored and supervised junior chemists, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

• Executed synthetic chemistry projects in a CRO environment, collaborating closely with clients to synthesize compounds for drug discovery and development.• Designed and optimized synthetic routes for complex molecules, utilizing a diverse range of organic synthesis techniques and instrumentation.• Interacted directly with clients, providing project updates, addressing inquiries, and aligning project goals with client expectations.

• Synthesized organic fluorescent dyes for biological applications• Employed a range of analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry, to validate and analyze synthesized compounds.• Mentored graduate and undergraduate students, providing guidance in laboratory techniques, experimental design, and scientific inquiry.