Associate Director(Mumbai, 2008 Todate), Assistant General Manger(2003-2008)
CurrentDeveloping plans/ schedules, arranging for resources and overseeing all activities to ensure timely completion of projects as per budgeted parameters.Generating analytical specifications for raw materials, intermediates and finished goods together with the Analytical and Regulatory Group.Participating in initiatives for scale up and commercialization of new products; interacting with Internal Departments for troubleshooting for launched products.Focusing on cost optimization through legitimate use of ingredients and process.Research & DevelopmentSpearheading the R & D Operations & modification of existing ones, based on market feedback & trends.Supervising development of intermediates and finish products as per predefined specifications. Making prototypes of new products for physical / chemical analysis.Participating in all R & D analytical work like method development using standard guidelines. Process Engineering Analyzing various processes / applications and recommending modifications & equipment calibrations to enhance operational efficiency.Conducting trials, identifying deviations & making relevant modifications to stabilize products.DocumentationPreparing STP, SOP and Specifications, etc. for raw material, intermediate and finished products. Ensuring compliance of various quality measures such as GLP/ GMP by maintaining requisite documentation / records. Preparing daily & periodic laboratory reports for information, compliance & corrective action. Facilitating preparation of documents viz. Technology Transfer Dossier, New Drug Application, Drug Master File.
