Fourteen years of analytical experience in Q.C and R&D, working with sterile injectable dosage forms from simple to complex.
Two years of academic research experience in purification, characterization of proteins using SDS-PAGE, agarose gel electrophoresis.
Analytical method development for peptides, suspensions, emulsions, liposomes, and microsphere based injectable drug products as per USP & ICH guidelines.
Author & review method validation protocols, reports, SOPs, and eCTD sections for ANDA.
Proficiency with Empower 3 & electronic (eLN) documentation.
INSTRUMENTAL SKILLS
HPLC (Agilent/Waters) & UPLC (Waters H Class) with detectors from PDA to ELSD, CAD.
GC, USP II& IV Dissolution apparatus, UV-Vis spectrometer, KF (Water content), Near & Far-UV CD, Mastersizer (Malvern 3000), FTIR and Zetasizer.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Scientist
Hospira, Pfizer Inc
Lake Forest
05.2020 - Current
Lead the nitrosamine remediation of several on-market sterile injectable products, from risk assessment to excipient evaluation for Nitrite content.
Lead the early phase analytical method development, pre formulation (Solubility Screen) and formulation process (particle size) for simple solutions to complex long-acting sterile injectable dosage forms (suspensions, emulsions, peptides).
PAT (Process Analytical Technology) support with inline/offline measurement of Particle size & phosphate content in the pilot scale manufacture of liposome based Covid-19 placebo, in addition to formulation support under aggressive timeline
Key supporting role in establishment of LAR platform using a model drug (microsphere, gel and oil) through development of different analytical methods (drug load, residual solvents, particle size, moisture content, in vitro dissolution) for formulation screening
Sameness study analytical support for peptides that include CD (Near & Far UV), Intrinsic Fluorescence and AF4
Played a critical role in approval of complex emulsion based ANDA through development of invitro dissolution method as part of BE
Authoring & peer review of eCTD sections as part of regulatory ANDA submissions
Author, review of method validation protocols, reports.
Scientist
Innopharma & Hospira, Pfizer Inc
08.2012 - 04.2020
Early phase analytical method development (Assay/RS, residual solvents, Dissolution) support for niche & complex long-acting sterile injectable dosage forms like suspensions, emulsions, peptides, and liposomes
Experienced in development of reverse phase UPLC methods for peptides with critical impurity separation and SEC to determine peptide aggregation
Efficient in handling/providing support for high priority complex projects with short timeline, which includes method development, prevalidation and formulation support
Formulation support for ANDA and 505(b)(2) filings with respect to Assay & Impurity analysis, filter compatibility and tubing studies, admixture studies by HPLC and head space oxygen analysis by GC
Played a critical role in first to filing of complex ophthalmic emulsion based ANDA through development of invitro dissolution method in a very short period
Author & review of analytical method development reports, method
validation protocols, reports
Experienced in reviewing extractable& leachable (E&L) stability data for ANDA submissions.
Chemist
Oakwood Laboratories
Oakwood Village
12.2011 - 08.2012
Lead & supported the analytical method development (Assay/RS, residual
solvents) prevalidation, validation studies for sterile injectable sustained
release drug products that are developed on PLGA based microsphere-based drug delivery technology
Supported the routine analytical testing that include in-process, finished product stability testing following the cGMP guidelines and standard operating procedures
Author, review of method validation protocols, reports.
Scientist
Ben Venue Laboratories
Bedford
07.2010 - 12.2011
Assisted with HPLC assay method development for API, drug product by performing prevalidation studies and executed the method validations
Independently lead the development, validation of analytical method to quantitate residual solvents in API and Liposome based product using GC headspace
Routine testing & analytical support for ANDA batches that include API, In-process and final product release testing
Assisted with the cleaning study method development for a cytotoxic injectable drug product (based on rinse and swab recovery technique)
Maintenance and troubleshooting of the analytical instruments like HPLC, GC & KF.
Chemist (Q.C)
Ben Venue Laboratories
Bedford
12.2007 - 07.2010
Routine analytical testing of raw materials (API), in process and finished injectable drug products using analytical instruments like HPLC, GC following the cGMP guidelines and standard operating procedures
Handled, managed complex analytical raw material projects that include schedule, coordinate, and prioritize based on the production schedule
(Always submitted the regular and complex raw material projects right first time without any deviations/investigations)
Trained new Chemists in getting acquainted with analytical instruments like HPLC, GC, KF, pH meter and UV-VIS spectroscopy
Provided technical support to Quality Control & Quality Assurance in OOS Investigations, root cause analysis
Peer review of analytical data and participation in the Quality improvement process.
Teaching Assistant
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
01.2006 - 12.2007
Worked as an instructor for Undergraduate Chemistry Students to tutor, help with the General chemistry laboratory course
Prepared, conducted, and graded exams, quizzes for Undergraduate students.
Research Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland
07.2006 - 08.2006
Media preparation for cell culture, isolation of DNA, cell transformation and review of literature on Topoisomerase II enzymes.
Education
EMBA - undefined
Quantic School of Business & Technology
M.S - Chemistry
Cleveland State University
B.S - Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy, Andhra University
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, SSGI, Credential ID # 24231227.
Additional Information
HONORS
, Graduate Teaching Assistantship (2006-2007), Cleveland State University.