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ARCHIT PATEL

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

Industrious, Enterprising and Highly accomplished Analytical Lab Manager credited with 12+ years of experience in the field of Pharmaceutical Quality Control and Analytical R&D. Outstanding strategist and creative problem solver distinguished for demonstrated leadership and team building skills and excellent communications abilities.
Areas of Expertise include

  • Experience with UV-VIS Spectroscopy, HPLC, UPLC, GC, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, FTIR, Dissolution apparatus, Polarimeter, Karl Fischer, TGA, DSC, XPRD and other basic Chemical and Analytical Techniques.
  • Experience in Method development, Method Validation and Method Transfer.
  • Extensive knowledge of cGMP, Data Integrity and Compliance guidelines provided by FDA.
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory (ICH, FDA, EMA) and compendial guidance and practical experience in meeting requirements in all phases.
  • Expertise in analyzing Finished Products, In-Process Samples and Raw Materials and Stability Samples
  • Experience in writing and reviewing Analytical Method Validation Protocols and Reports.
  • Experienced in resolving OOS or OOT investigations.
  • Experienced in Calibration of analytical instruments and routine maintenance.
  • Experience in troubleshooting on chromatographic instruments.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

VistaPharm
Largo, Florida

Manager, Analytical Services
04.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage all Analytical R and D projects including Method Development, Method validation, Method verification, and product transfers / technology transfers in timely manner
  • SME for Master Control Quality Management Systems (QMS) related activities
  • Author/Review/Approve SOPs, STPs, Specifications, Deviations and OOT/OOS investigations
  • Author/Review/Approve Analytical method transfer / validation / verification / equivalency protocols and reports
  • Oversee Analytical and Quality Control requirements for compliance with cGMP/CFR regulations and ICH guidelines.
  • Collaborate with Quality Control and Quality Assurance to manage out-of-specification (OOS) /OOT results and to deploy keen discernment to execute corrective and preventive measures (CAPA).
  • Coordinate with Regulatory group in supporting CMC sections of ANDA/NDA and PAS/CBE-30 fillings
  • Compilation of responses to FDA deficiency letters for filed ANDAs
  • Author/Review/Approve SOPs, STPs, Specifications, Deviations and Change Controls
  • Coordinate for authoring/reviewing/approving deviations, investigations, OOS/OOT, CAPAs
  • Accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes without compromising quality and compliance.
  • Reduce process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals
Salisbury, MD

QC Supervisor
04.2020 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Supervised team of eight analysts
  • Managed all Analytical R and D projects including product transfers / technology transfers in timely manner
  • Authored/Reviewed Analytical method transfer / validation / verification / equivalency protocols and reports
  • Coordinated with Regulatory group in supporting ANDA fillings
  • Compilation of responses to FDA deficiency letters for filed ANDAs
  • Authored/Reviewed SOPs, STPs, Specifications, Deviations and OOT/OOS investigations
  • Prepared analytical risk assessment reports for Finished Products
  • Coordinated with supply chain and operations group for timely releases of Raw materials and packaging materials testing for market releases
  • Coordinated with external and internal parties for product transfer activities
  • Maintained and scheduled instrument calibrations and PM activities
  • Participated in vendor qualifications activities
  • Maintained QC lab in compliance to safety and regulatory requirements
  • Reviewed of analyst performance and conducting training if necessary

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals
Salisbury, MD

Chemist - III
04.2016 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Led an ARD group, responsible for managing all ARD projects in a timely manner
  • Worked as a SME for Technology Transfer Activities
  • Developed, validated and transferred analytical methods for assays, related substances, dissolution methods, etc
  • Responsible for providing analytical support to Product Development and Technical Services department
  • Reviewed analytical protocols, reports and compilations
  • Wrote OOS, OOT investigations along with laboratory deviations
  • Responsible for writing and implementing new SOP
  • Calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments

Hercon Pharmaceuticals LLC
Emigsville, PA

Analyst - III
06.2015 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Performed, wrote and ensured that appropriate out of specification (OOS) investigations were conducted in concise and timely manner.
  • Managed small group of chemists.
  • Reviewed of analytical documents and compilation.
  • Responsible for preparing CMC regulatory documentation from technical departments in R&D/Contract.
  • Responsible for writing and implementing new SOP and specifications.
    Developed, Validated and Transferred analytical methods for Assays, Related Substances, Dissolutions, etc.
  • Prepared Analytical Reports, Protocols, as well as validation reports.
    Developed products and technologies that met product performance, quality and timing requirements.

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals
Salisbury, MD

Chemist-II
08.2012 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Developed, Validated and Transferred analytical methods for Assays, Related Substances, Dissolution, etc.
  • Performed Analytical HPLC/UPLC testing
  • Performed analytical test to analyze raw material, finished product and stability samples.
  • Calibrated and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Brookhaven, NY

Scientist-II
05.2010 - 08.2012

Job overview

  • Performed Reverse Engineering of reference listed drugs as well as newly developed pharmaceuticals by using TGA and DSC in order to support Formulation R&D.
  • Performed as well as independently design Reverse engineering (deformulation) experiments of RLDs to support product development department.
  • Performed analytical test to analyze raw material, finished product and stability samples.
  • Developed Discriminating Dissolution methods on USP apparatus III & IV in product development stage.
  • Developed and Validated analytical methods.
  • Conducted analysis of drug products on HPLC and performing assay, impurity, dissolution, content uniformity as well as calibration of instruments.
  • Provided analytical support for product development by performing analysis on newly developed product, excipient compatibility and dissolution.
  • Performed Analytical HPLC testing

Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ

Master of Science from Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
2009

University Overview

  • 3.5 GPA

R.C.Patel College of Pharmacy
Shirpur, India.

Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
2006

University Overview

  • 3.6 GPA

Skills

  • HPLC: WATERS and Agilent with Empower 3
  • Experience with TrackWise Quality Management System Software
  • Experience with Master Control Quality Management System Software
  • Experience with SAP system
  • UV-VIS: HP Agilent 8453 spectrophotometer, Shimadzu
  • FTIR: Perkin-Elmer model 1600
  • TGA and DSC: TA Instruments Q Series
  • Agilent ICP-MS 7700 series with MassHunter Software
  • Agilent GC-MS/MS 7010B with MassHunter Tools
  • Dissolution Apparatus IV(Flow through Cell) by Sotax
  • Instron Cheminstrument- Physical testing Instrument for TDS
  • Hands on experience of developing analytical methods on UPLC, HPLC, ICP-MS, Malvern Mastersizer
  • Dissolution Apparatus I, II, V,VI by Distek and Sotax, Varian
  • Experience with Lab X 14 titration software
  • Dissolution Apparatus III (Bio-Disc) by Varian

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    Achievement Awards:

  • Chairmen's Award - Xtra Achievers of the Year - 2019-20.
  • Chairmen's Award - Xtra Milers of the Year - 2018-19.
  • Bright Spot Award – Recognition for efforts – 01/2016.
  • Departmental Award Recognition - Quarterly Award -06/2014.
  • Departmental Award Recognition - Efficient Team member- 10/2014.

Timeline

Manager, Analytical Services
VistaPharm
04.2021 - Current
QC Supervisor
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals
04.2020 - 04.2021
Chemist - III
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals
04.2016 - 04.2020
Analyst - III
Hercon Pharmaceuticals LLC
06.2015 - 04.2016
Chemist-II
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals
08.2012 - 06.2015
Scientist-II
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
05.2010 - 08.2012
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Science from Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
R.C.Patel College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
ARCHIT PATEL