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Bharathi Chittharanjan

Bharathi Chittharanjan

Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs professional
Sunnyvale,CA

Summary

Accomplished Regulatory Affairs Specialist with expertise in FDA regulations and global compliance. At Dossier Solutions, accelerated product market entry by leading high-quality submissions. Skilled in cross-functional team leadership and CAPA management, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Proven track record in optimizing processes and mentoring teams, ensuring adherence to international standards and regulatory requirements.

Experienced with regulatory compliance, documentation, and submissions. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of regulatory landscapes to streamline approval processes. Strong understanding of industry regulations and collaborative project management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Dossier Solutions and Services Pvt. Ltd
07.2008 - 02.2009
  • Prepared and submitted regulatory file applications and supporting documentation.
  • Assisted in preparation of high-quality submissions for FDA approval, leading to faster market entry for products.
  • Consolidated global information relevant and monitored
  • Prepared and maintained document inventory for core dossier preparation.
  • Reviewed data to assess compliance with regulations.

Assistant Manager

Sartorius Pvt. Ltd
06.1999 - 11.1999
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete validation projects within tight deadlines.
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit materials, demonstrating full compliance with internal policies and external regulations during inspections.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with meticulous documentation of all validation activities and results.
  • Enhanced equipment efficiency by conducting thorough validations, resulting in reduced downtime.
  • Streamlined standard operating procedures for consistent results and increased productivity.

Senior Research Associate

Procter & Gamble Ltd.
07.1997 - 08.1998
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
  • Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
  • Mentored junior staff members in best practices for quality management, contributing to overall team growth and development.
  • Established robust quality documentation systems that ensured traceability throughout the entire production lifecycle.

Scientific Officer

Hoechst Marion Roussel Ltd.
01.1994 - 06.1997
  • Optimized laboratory protocols for improved efficiency and accuracy in scientific experiments.
  • Successfully troubleshooted experimental issues, minimizing delays in project timelines.
  • Remained current on scientific developments by attending workshops, conferences, and engaging in professional development activities regularly.
  • Conducted cutting-edge experiments using state-of-the-art equipment, generating high-quality data for analysis purposes easily understandable reports.
  • Reviewed literature frequently to identify emerging trends or new methodologies that could be applied within the research team''s work.

Education

Medical Biochemistry

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
08-1993

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science

MGM College
04-1990

Skills

  • Quality Assurance, Good Manufacturing Practices, GMP Audits, ISO Standards
  • SOPs, Product Labeling, CAPA, Quality Management Systems, Continuous Improvement, GLP
  • Global regulatory compliance, International regulatory affairs, FDA/EMA regulations, ICH Guidelines, CTDs
  • Technical dossier preparation, Validation protocols
  • Teamwork, Interpersonal Communication, Time management abilities, adaptability and flexibility, multitasking, Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • As a gate keeper in my QA role at P&G, I reviewed, approved and released upper respiratory healthcare OTC products for consumer testing and launch, ensuring that the products and robust processes met rigorous high global quality standards. As a QA Auditor, I have assessed, qualified and upgraded a contractor laboratory to global ISO Standards by regular repeated audits and feedbacks. I was pivotal in implementing, maintaining and sustaining the highest quality standards that led to PDD receiving the 3rd Pinnacle Award for achieving very high rating of 92% QA Capability in the Corporate Audit.
  • As Regulatory Affairs executive, my assistance in preparation/reviewal of country-specific regulatory documents for many drugs was instrumental for pharma companies in securing approvals and successfully submitting applications to authorities for product registration in different export markets.
  • As an innovative trainer in Sartorius, I developed new SOP for training as per ISO requirements, created PowerPoint presentation, prepared questionnaire/agenda, co-ordinated training programs on Sartorius laboratory products and production items, imparted training for customers as well as for building up the capabilities of the internal sales/marketing personnel. I set up labs for chemical and microbiological testing for company products including Sartorius balance/other instruments/equipment, ensured calibration/documentation/lab note books and readied the facilities for audit.
  • As scientific officer in HMR, I was a key player in contributing to the identification and characterization of a new therapeutic lead from a microbial broth, a very potent G-6-P Translocase Inhibitor that was patented by the parent company Hoechst AG.

Certification

  • Certificate abridged courses from Biopharma Institute – Introduction to GMP, GMP Awareness for food industry (Feb and Mar 2025)

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Work Preference

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Work Location

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Software

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

Timeline

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Dossier Solutions and Services Pvt. Ltd
07.2008 - 02.2009

Assistant Manager

Sartorius Pvt. Ltd
06.1999 - 11.1999

Senior Research Associate

Procter & Gamble Ltd.
07.1997 - 08.1998

Scientific Officer

Hoechst Marion Roussel Ltd.
01.1994 - 06.1997

Medical Biochemistry

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science

MGM College
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