Senior Management ProfessionalResearch & DevelopmentCareer SnapshotPh. D in Organic Chemistry from IIT Mumbai and Post Doctorate from TIFR with +15 years of rich experience in Research & Development, Project Management, Product Development, Process Enhancement & Scientific Innovation (from concept-to-commercialisation), in Pharmaceutical industry (API and Intermediates).Designated at Piramal Healthcare Ltd. as Associate Director Innovation.Primary ChallengeSteering initiatives towards accomplishment of organisational goals with chief responsibilities pertaining to R&D, quality, process development activities and new initiatives.Significant Highlights Leading a team of 40 scientists including synthetic and analytical for manufacturing of API and intermediates for generic market and custom manufacturing (clinical trials, early phase and late cycle)Identifying patentable areas and filing of patents with 7 patents filed Create a technology platform for making chiral compoundsTransfer of innovative technology from concept to commercialisation Preparation of documents such as Technology Transfer Dossier, New Drug Application, Drug Master FileWorked in CoQ10, and various therapeutic categories of drugs viz. Anti virus / HIV , Anti Depressants, Atypical Antipsychotic, Anti fungal, Antiemetic, Anticonvulsant, NSAIDS, Antispasmodic, Antiarrhythmic etc.Specialties: Proven abilities to enhance the production & process operations; optimize resource & capacity utilization, while curtailing costs & expenses An out-of-the box thinker with sound product knowledge and thorough understanding of product dynamics. Deft in Project Management, Liaison & Coordination with a blend of Global Technology & Best Practices.An enterprising leader with strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.Superior skill in People Management.