Harsh Panchal
San Jose,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Cell Biology Scientist with 9 years of extensive biotech experience and a strong background in research and lab management turned Supply Chain and Operations leader. Skilled in translating scientific knowledge into supply chain strategies for timely, compliant delivery of materials while enhancing product development. Committed to data-driven decision-making and leveraging expertise to drive innovation in biotech. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision-making, perfected by 4 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Applied StemCell, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
- Optimized Supply Chain Processes: Streamlined end-to-end supply chain operations, resulting in a 20% reduction in lead times and a 15% decrease in operational costs based on data from past 3 years.
- Vendor Management: Established and maintained relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts that reduced material costs by 10% while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Inventory Control: Implemented Fishbowl and Microsoft Dynamics365 for procurement, enhancing accuracy by 25% and minimizing stockouts to boost production efficiency.
- Product Management: Successfully launched Freezerworks for over 70 products, ensuring centralized, secure storage and streamlined logistics.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured all supply chain activities adhered to FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), maintaining 100% compliance record during audits.
Manager, Lead Scientist, Cell Biology Group
Applied StemCell, Inc.
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Team Leadership: Directed a team of scientists, providing mentorship and overseeing daily operations to ensure project success.
- Project Management: Managed 300+ client projects, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance while crafting research proposals that streamlined workflows for timely delivery.
- Process Optimization: Identified and implemented process improvements within the lab that reduced turnaround times by 20%, directly applicable to optimizing supply chain operations.
- GMP Compliance: Developed cGMP-TARGATT master cell line in a Class 10,000 cleanroom, maintaining adherence to GMP standards and 21 CFR regulations; experience that translates to ensuring regulatory compliance in supply chain practices.
- GMP QMS: Rolled out the ACE Essentials system as a LIMS for managing protocols and SOP trainings, ensuring comprehensive documentation and compliance with quality management standards.
Scientist, Cell Projects
Applied StemCell, Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Project Success: Completed 500+ CRO projects for Cell Biology group
- Cell Culture Expertise: Cultured, transfected, and FACS sorted various human cell lines.
- Genome Editing: Generated 300+ custom knock-in, knockout, and point mutation iPSC cell lines using advanced genome editing platforms, with genotyping and sequencing via NGS.
- Protocol Improvement: Enhanced transfection protocols and sorting techniques, increasing efficiency and yield of targeted cell populations by 30%.
- Technology Integration: Collaborated with R&D teams to integrate new technologies into existing workflows, improving efficiency.
Research Associate
Genentech Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Compound Purity Analysis: Analyzed over 100 compounds using HPLC, UHPLC, LCMS, and NMR; managed QC documentation and Certificates of Analysis.
- Organic Synthesis: Synthesized and purified 100+ compounds using column chromatography, TLC, and distillation, adhering to regulatory standards.
- Data Analysis: Calculated IC50 values for enzyme-substrate interactions to support research initiatives.
- Interdepartmental Coordination: Facilitated communication between research chemistry and GMP labs to streamline operations.
- Sample Processing: Led a team in processing biological samples and developed sample libraries using JIRA and SAMi; performed DNA extraction and sequencing via PCR.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship And Data Analytics
Sofia University
Palo Alto, CA05.2025
Master of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
Northeastern University
Boston, MA12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Uka Tarsadia University
Bardoli, India01.2018
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Logistics Management
- Strategic Budgeting and Sourcing
- Project Portfolio Management
- GMP and ISO Compliance
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Genomic Editing Techniques
- Analytical Problem Solving
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Applied StemCell, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Manager, Lead Scientist, Cell Biology Group
Applied StemCell, Inc.
01.2023 - 03.2024
Scientist, Cell Projects
Applied StemCell, Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2022
Research Associate
Genentech Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2021
MBA - Entrepreneurship And Data Analytics
Sofia University
Master of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Uka Tarsadia University
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