Assistant Manager
CurrentLed formulation development of Oral Solids (IR, SR/ER), Injectable, Semisolid, and Liquid products for US, EU, and Canada markets, enhancing product stability and compliance with FDA, EMA, and Health Canada standards.Successfully led cross-functional collaboration with analytical, regulatory and manufacturing teams, optimizing process flow and reducing lead times through effective teamwork and independent task management.Oversaw formulation development projects with CDMO/CMO partners for various drug formulations and medical devices, ensuring adherence to timelines and regulatory standards.Demonstrated strong personal accountability by independently managing high stakes formulation projects.Thrived in high-paced environments, managing overlapping project timelines and troubleshooting formulation issues swiftly to meet critical submission deadlines in a competitive R&D landscape.Directed and finalized formulation strategies for new product launches, leveraging QbD and DoE to optimize stability and efficacy, which reduced formulation adjustments in later phases by 20%.Led prototype formulation development, formula optimization (QBD, DoE), and stability testing.Developed robust product specifications aligning with ICH and pharmacopoeia! standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and consistent quality for each market-specific product variant.Spearheaded technology transfer and troubleshooting for commercial-scale production, resolving scale-up issues.Provided expert regulatory support for dossier filings, proactively addressing queries.Championed continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing formulation protocols and documentation.Led troubleshooting and site transfer for commercialized products, implementing solutions that minimized production downtime and improved batch quality consistency.