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DHAKSHNAMOORTHY VELLINGIRI (Dhakshna)

DHAKSHNAMOORTHY VELLINGIRI (Dhakshna)

Suzhou

Summary

Seniorformulation Scientist having Around 13 years' experience specialized in oral solid, topical & liquid

dosage forms for Regulated and Semi-Regulated Markets.

• Successfully filed more than 10 ANDA's with US FDA & EU markets. Assisted US FDA audit

for ANDA's without any negative observation (no single 483's) covering different dosage forms

like tablets and capsules.

• Excellent pivotal bio-study record Carried out almost 14 in-house investigational bio-studies at

rock bottom process and to ensure smooth carry over during pivotal bio-studies.

• Well versed with development of various solid oral dosage forms comprising BCS Class II and

IV molecules for Tablets, Capsules, Ointments, and dry powder for Oral Suspension.

• No failures and RTR in ANDA submissions Ensuring the developmental activities to generate

the data, which will be catering the dossier for various regulated markets.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager (Senior Scientist Formulation Development)

Haleon (Former GSK Pharmaceuticals)
07.2021 - Current
  • Currently working on new product design and development for Haleon OTC and consumer health portfolio - by development and implementation of Modified release Micropellet platform for Haleon Global markets.
  • Delivered Personalised nutrition packs for APAC region - through various complex solid oral dosage form technologies.
  • Identify potential formulations suitable for consumer business.
  • TRA Lead & Patent strategist for consumer business in China.
  • Lead and co-ordinate with key stake holders for new product development at probiotics, softgel's & gummy dosage forms.
  • Work on novel platform technologies for stability and bioavailability enhancement applicable for
  • The role involves but not limited to active formulation of tablets, ointments/gels, and suspension dosage forms by patent, non-infringing strategy, literature review and search report preparation, reverse characterization of the brand product and its packing material, prototype product and process development, technology transfer, scale-up, regulatory filings, write-up, and manufacturing support for the same.

Manager-Formulation Research (Team Lead)

Shanghai Jingfeng Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Led development team in delivery of OSD projects
  • Handling BABE studies in India and China for entire OSD team Handling API& excipient selection and procurement Addressing formulation problems for various other teams
  • Established Nano lab and worked on creating platform technologies. Designing experimental designs using design expert, Monitoring lab records, prototyping process and formulation for junior team members.

Senior Formulation Scientist

Pharmaniaga Research Centre Sdn Bhd
06.2016 - 05.2019
  • Development work at Pharmaniaga is focused on tender based Malaysian and EU markets with narrow timelines for product development from bench scale to commercial scale.
  • Formulations focused on topical ointments, gels and oral solid dosage forms using various challenging novel techniques such as solid dispersion process, critically low dose formula development, highly oxidative and bio critical formulation development with successful BABE studies.

Senior Scientist

Biocon Research Limited
09.2014 - 07.2016
  • Major role at Biocon involves developing fixed-dose combination for potent complex generic product with patent non-infringing strategy focused on anti-cancer molecules.
  • Set up new potent lab and pilot facility for anticancer oral solid dosage forms.

Senior Executive

Orchid Research Center
06.2010 - 09.2014
  • Formulation research role at orchid involves bench-scale to commercial-scale development of variety cephalosporin and CNS molecules for US and EU markets including orally disintegrating tablets, enteric release & modified release formulations.
  • Research also involves attending to market complaints, regulatory queries/deficiencies, packing, material evaluation, and development, laboratory management, active participation in regulatory audits.

Education

M. Pharm - Pharmaceutical Sciences

PSG College of Pharmacy (Affiliated To Tamilnadu DR.MGR Medical University
Coimbatore, TN
03.2010

B. Pharm - Pharmacy

JSS College of Pharmacy (Affiliated To Tamilnadu DR.MGR Medical University
Ooty, TN
03.2007

Skills

Skills acquired involve new product development from bench scale to commercial scale

Developing complex, robust, stable, and bio-equivalent formulations by facing patent challenges

which includes but not limited to below routine workflow…

Molecule selection-feasibility assessment—pre formulation studies for API/process/excipient

selection—reference product reverse engineering—prototype formula & process using feasible

DOE tools with technical risk assessment, identification of CQA's and CMA's to create design

space—Dissolution mapping—stability studies —packing material selection—tech transfer to

pilot/ commercial scales-preparation of dossiers for various regulatory markets—validation with

overall product lifecycle management by following QBD principles in collaboration with key

stake holders like RA, QA, AD ct,

Expertise in preparation of regulatory dossiers, successful completion of queries, deficiencies,

market complaints in timely manner and mentoring team members

Experienced with setting up new OSD lab and pilot plant for two major organizations

Hands-on experience in development of conventional, novel and complex generic solid oral

dosage forms like chewable, ODT, MUPS, DR & ER Tablets, soft gel/hard capsules, dry powder

for oral suspensions, syrups and liquids Expertise in technologies like taste masking, Nano

milling, solid dispersion, fusion, melt extrusion and spray drying Experience in handling 505

(b) 2 & para IV strategies

Capable of handling cephalosporin molecules with 4 years of experience

Well versed with creation and review of literature/patent search reports, TT documents, stability protocols, BMR's, SOP's, GMP and EHS policies, guidelines, and regulations

Digitally capable of handling coloboration and research tools like ELN, Power BI tools, Design Expert, Minitab, Mirro Ect,

Timeline

Manager (Senior Scientist Formulation Development)

Haleon (Former GSK Pharmaceuticals)
07.2021 - Current

Manager-Formulation Research (Team Lead)

Shanghai Jingfeng Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - 06.2021

Senior Formulation Scientist

Pharmaniaga Research Centre Sdn Bhd
06.2016 - 05.2019

Senior Scientist

Biocon Research Limited
09.2014 - 07.2016

Senior Executive

Orchid Research Center
06.2010 - 09.2014

M. Pharm - Pharmaceutical Sciences

PSG College of Pharmacy (Affiliated To Tamilnadu DR.MGR Medical University

B. Pharm - Pharmacy

JSS College of Pharmacy (Affiliated To Tamilnadu DR.MGR Medical University
DHAKSHNAMOORTHY VELLINGIRI (Dhakshna)