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10 years of extensive experience in Pharmaceutical and Biotech industry as Quality Assurance Validation specialist in review/approval, develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, and other regulatory requirements. Experience as Lead Quality Assurance personnel for process/equipment/QC validation projects that involve review and approve validation deliverables, forms and summary reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and User Requirement Specification (URS). Expertise in review and approve all aspects of design, validation protocols such as Validation Plans (VP), Commissioning Protocols, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Turn Over Packages (TOP). Expertise in review and approve work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, validation documents, forms, reports (technical, environmental monitoring trend, Cleaning Monitoring Report, engineering), stability studies and risk assessments. Experience in reviewing product records for release. Participate in multiple programs in various phases of development that require QA involvement. Experience in review and approve of the equipment and laboratory unit qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and requalification protocols, and instrument calibrations. Expertise in review and approve vendor documents, manuals/TOP, certifications for CTUs and laboratory units. Rich experience in providing guidance and support to cross-functional teams in the development and execution of validation protocols and reports. Responsible to conduct risk assessments and process evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective and preventive actions. Involved in development processes to ensure that all changes to equipment, processes, or systems are properly evaluated and validated before implementation. Expertise in authoring, reviewing, approving Commissioning and qualification protocols, summary reports for control temperature units. Involved in pre review (quality inspection activities) of documentation in back room for FDA and EMA audits. Experience in drafting and executing Commissioning Test Plan (CTP), Installation/ Operational Qualification (IOQ), Performance Qualification (PQ) for CTUS and QC lab units such as incubators, freezers, refrigerators, freezer storage, cold storage rooms, Centrifuge, NucleoCounter, Plate Reader, Slide Warmer, Nano drop spectrophotometer, CytoFlex, Plate Reader, Plate washer and accurately recorded, compiled, and summarized results using good documentation practices. Expertise in drafting protocols for controlled EM rooms and perform surface sampling tests including static and dynamic operations. Extensive experience in performing the root cause analysis for the deviations and generated Corrective and Preventive Action plan. Collaborate with end users about deviations, issues and unexpected events that arise. Strong knowledge and working experience with cGxP (GMP, GDP, GLP, and GAMP) standards. Strong background in assessment for compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 (Electronic Records and Signatures), 21 CFR Part 211 (cGMP for Pharmaceuticals). Very good understanding of P&ID diagrams. Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to independently develop methods and specification. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, highly organized team player with leadership skills and possesses excellent communication skills. Skilled [Type] Specialist focused on maximizing [Description] success through effective use of [Skill], [Skill] and [Skill] abilities. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and customer service skills. Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

QAV Specialist

BM
- Current
  • Generate validation documentation (requirements specifications, functional specifications, configuration specifications, risk assessments, validation plans, IQ, OQ, PQ (Installation, Operational, Performance Qualifications) and related reports, and validation summary reports, etc.) using defined procedures
  • Responsible for review and approve of Qualification protocols (IQ, OQ and PQ) for CTU and laboratory equipment’s
  • Review of qualification protocols and accurately recorded, compiled and summarized results using good documentation practices
  • Re-Qualification of Environmentally Controlled GMP Equipment’s and Storage Areas (in Quality control and Manufacturing facility)
  • Analyze the existing tests using tools to understand the gap and fix/Prepare remediation plans for the Gaps found
  • Improve the performance of the application by modifying the existing procedure
  • Performed temperature mapping studies (empty, loaded, open door, power failure etc.) using Kaye Validator and Data Loggers
  • Pre-calibrate and post calibrate thermocouples after temperature study and prepare final reports, data analysis, graphs, conclusions
  • Responsible for review and approve of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), User Requirement Specification (URS), Pagination and Summary Report
  • Review manuals, certifications, diagrams and schematics during validation
  • Developed and recommended changes to protocols
  • Revised system related SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), WO's (work orders), QOPs (Quality Operating Procedures) and all other department standards and compliance documentation as applicable
  • Involved in review process of protocol generation of various pieces of new and relocated equipment (Lab units and controlled temperature units, etc.)
  • Review and coordination of vendor protocols for bench-top equipment
  • Developed SOPs and IQs, OQ’s, PQ’s for validating analytical system specifically for the Electronic Records and Signatures
  • Involved in documentation of validation protocols e.g
  • Validation Master Plans, User Requirements Specifications, Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), IQ, OQ and PQ protocols, Validation Reports
  • Updated the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to reach out to the requirements
  • Collected, analyzed, and reviewed qualification data to generate final reports
  • Reviewed SOPs for precautions to be taken for safe/proper handling of equipment’s
  • Reviewed and coordinated efforts to resolve investigations, validation deviations, and CAPAs

QA Validation Engineer

Pharmaceutical
- Current
  • Author, review and approve Validation Plan Protocols, Vendor Protocol Assessment Forms, Design Qualification, Conducting Gap Installation, Operational and Performance Protocol, Requirement traceability matrix, decommissioning, and System release forms Operational and Maintenance Standard Operating Procedure
  • Design and develop protocols that challenge the critical parameters related to Validation Master Plan, URS, FRS, DDS, SOP, FAT/SAT, Risk Assessments and Gap Analysis
  • Develop and review various validation documentation including Commissioning, IQ, OQ, PQ and Decommission of the related facility, utilities, systems and equipment’s
  • Conduct Qualification and Validation reviews, High Level Risk Assessments, Electronic Records Electronic Signature assessments for computer systems (21 CFR 211)
  • Performed Qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) of control temperature rooms like Ambient Storage, Ambient Receiving, Freezers/Cold storage, Cold Dock and Hazmat and Acid storage rooms
  • Performed temperature mapping for Cold Storage, Ambient storage, Cold Dock, Freezer storage and Enzyme storage rooms in warehouse using data loggers
  • Maintained the Calibration data for Data Loggers to meet the thermal validation needs
  • Responsible for clean room sampling and environment monitoring (EM)
  • Drafted protocols for controlled EM rooms and performed surface sampling tests including static and dynamic operations
  • Perform commissioning of Downflow booths, fume hoods, glove box and sampling rooms
  • Expertise in review and approve technical documents like Engineering Turn Over Package (ETOP), Calibration Certificates, Material Test Reports (MTR), Preventive Maintenance (PM) Documents
  • Verify system drawings and design deliverables (drawings, datasheets, specifications, and engineering lists)
  • Participate, when required, as a member of multidisciplinary site teams, e.g
  • Cross Functional Team
  • Compile and maintain all relevant documentation for submission to management (protocols and reports)
  • Review and approval of GMP documents associated with qualification and validation including but not limited to change controls, validation documents for equipment
  • Review TOP vendor documents and document/ design reviews and TOP report generation
  • P&ID walk downs, closing walk down deficiencies for Freezer /Ambient Storage, Cold Storage area Hazmat sampling, Cold Dock, Enzyme Storage, Downflow booths and Ambient Receiving rooms
  • Participated in validation deviations, and CAPAs

Validation Engineer

K Pharma
- Current
  • Performed Enhanced Commissioning Test and Qualification of control temperature units like freezers, refrigerators, cold rooms, incubators and update the summary report
  • Review and approve validation deliverables (IQ, OQ and PQ), SOPs, validation protocols and reports and support validation maintenance protocol execution and approvals
  • Responsible for temperature mapping studies (empty, loaded, open door, power failure etc.)
  • Using Kaye Validator and Data Loggers
  • Pre-calibrated and post calibrated thermocouples after temperature study and prepare final reports, data analysis, graphs, conclusions
  • Ensure all validation is performed in compliance with GMP regulatory requirements, contribute to developing and defining an effective and compliant system for validation
  • Author and execute Enhanced Commissioning Test (ECT), Installation/ Operational Qualification (IOQ), Performance Qualification (PQ) for lab equipment’s including UV/VIS, Centrifuge, Slide warmer, Cytoflex, Plate Reader, Nucleocounter and Plate washer
  • Develop and execute protocols for Commissioning and Qualification for Bio-safety Cabinets, Ventilated Workstations
  • Draft and execute revalidation protocols of equipment’s like Incubators, Refrigerators, Freezers, Bio Safety Cabinets and Raise exceptional reports for cold room's and Freezer’s validation
  • Expertise in review and approval of vendor documents and document/ design reviews and SAT report generation
  • Review commissioning test protocols, reports, handover certificates and material traceability reports
  • Assessment for compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 (Electronic Records and Signatures), 21 CFR Part 211 (cGMP for Pharmaceuticals)
  • Responsible for clean room sampling and environment monitoring (EM)
  • Drafted protocols for controlled EM rooms and performed surface sampling tests including static and dynamic operations
  • Drafted IOQ and executed PQ for ISO5 clean room laminar hoods which included viable surface sampling studies such as surface contact plate and settling plate studies using TSA agar plates
  • Participate in review, investigation and impact assessment of validation discrepancies and ensure that appropriate corrective/preventive actions are implemented

Validation Engineer

Life Science
- Current
  • Documented and executed Validation Protocols, performed temperature mapping to identify the cold and hot spots and reviewed IOQ’s for refrigerators, Incubators
  • Responsible for daily reports of status updates, department communication, document tracking and reporting results to management through daily meetings
  • Established document evidence at high degree of assurance, specifications and quality attributes
  • Provided technical support to manufacturing for the utility and equipment validation of new and existing equipment
  • Calibration of analytical instruments and co-ordination with QA department at manufacturing sites
  • Review and updated test methods and specification for reports
  • Updating Standard Operating Procedure for the new and existing methods
  • Test the data entry and efficient input of data according to industry standards
  • Review, analyze and interpret system performance data for completed qualification and prepare final package to summarize data
  • Resolved process and equipment issues during manufacturing of new and commercial production batches
  • Review the product labelling and identifying and verifying the quality issues
  • Ensuring quality control in processes ranging from procuring raw material to producing finished goods
  • Ensure validation package(s) contain all relevant information, rationales, references and data to support the change
  • Evaluate and review GxP documentation associated with the Manufacturing Systems from the Quality and Compliance perspective, which includes document CAPA, Deviation Investigation, correctness, adequacy, and compliance with the regulatory policies
  • Reviews, edits and approves deviation notifications, deviation investigations, and corrective actions (CAPA)

QAV

Laboratories
04.2023 - Current
  • Lead Quality personnel for process/equipment and QC validation projects that involve review and approve validation deliverables (IQ, OQ and PQ), protocols, forms and summary reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and User Requirement Specification (URS)
  • Responsible for the execution of Quality Management System and Compliance elements such as documentation, record, KPIs, dashboard, training, and follow-up
  • Review and approve quality documentation and reports by analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, quarterly reports, corrective actions, and review validation documentation by using PDOCs, QTS systems and assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements
  • Managed drug development projects from quality (QAV) perspective by review and approve of engineering and stability studies, verification documents and by estimating requirements, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
  • Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes, measuring production, determining operational and performance qualification, and writing and updating quality assurance procedures
  • Review and approve of Vendor documents, Assessment Forms, Requirement traceability matrix, System release forms and Standard Operating Procedure
  • Responsible for review and approve of work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, Reports (technical, EM Trends, Cleaning Monitoring Report, Engineering) and risk assessments
  • Trained team members on review and approval process of Work Orders, audit trials and Preventive Maintenance
  • Involved in pre-review of documentation process in back room for FDA and EMA audits
  • Develop quality assurance plans by identifying gaps, critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures; and monitoring inventories
  • Maintain and improve product quality by reviewing the documents related to completing product, company, system, compliance, and investigating customer complaints
  • Lean Lead for lean projects on site and trained in Lean project Management
  • Collaborates with other members of management to review the implementation and efficiency of quality of methods and procedures as needed
  • Evaluate adequacy of quality assurance standards, procedures and directions for review and approving quality data
  • Review manuals, certifications, diagrams and schematics during validation and recommended changes to protocols
  • Review and approve executed validation, qualification, and re-qualification protocols for the CTUs and analytical equipment’s
  • Plan, review and approve of materials and products related documents to ensure quality is maintained
  • Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues and collect and compile statistical quality data
  • Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
  • Develop, recommend, and coordinated efforts to resolve monitor corrective and preventive actions
  • Prioritize work and meet project deadlines
  • Recognize and maintain the confidentiality of all materials in the work setting
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Master of Science -

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Skills

  • GxP
  • GMP
  • GLP
  • GDP
  • GCP
  • Equipment Validation
  • Process Validation
  • End-to-End Validation
  • Microsoft Office
  • ETIMS
  • Veeva Vault/EQMS
  • QTS/Track wise
  • PDOCs
  • GDMS
  • PIMS
  • URS
  • FRS
  • FAT/SATs
  • Validation deliverables
  • SOPs
  • Summary Reports
  • Technical Reports
  • Engineering Runs
  • EM reports
  • PM
  • WOs
  • Vendor Documents
  • TOP
  • Statistical analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Industry specific technical knowledge
  • Lean tools
  • Expert Problem Solving
  • Documentation Management

Awardscertificates

Employee appreciation Awards

Additional Information

Awards

Timeline

QAV

Laboratories
04.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

QAV Specialist

BM
- Current

QA Validation Engineer

Pharmaceutical
- Current

Validation Engineer

K Pharma
- Current

Validation Engineer

Life Science
- Current

Master of Science -