Experience

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  SAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

  • Pakistan
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Manager (Biopharmaceuticals & Raw Material Dispensing)

    • Mar 2023 - Present

  • Senior Manager

    • Feb 2023 - Mar 2023

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  SAMI Pharmaceutical (Pvt.) Limited

  • SITE Karachi Pakistan

  • Production Manager injectable (LVP, SVP & Biotech)

    • Jan 2018 - Mar 2023
    • SITE Karachi Pakistan

    Leading Large Volume parenterals, Small Volume parenterals and Biological Production Area

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  SAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Limited

  • Dy. Production Manager (Biotech)

    • Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

    Departmental Leader Biological Production Area: Co-ordinate With Principal (India) For Technology Transfer Develop Packaging Component From Cold Chain Prospective Prepare SOP’s And SOI’s of Biological Department Prepare Batch Manufacturing & Packaging Instructions for Biological Department Initiate HEPA Filter Integrity Testing Maintain Area From Viable & Non-Viable Count Manufacture Pilot Batches Launching Of Biological Products

  • Dy. Production Manager

    • Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

    Worked as departmental lead responsible for manufacturing & packaging: Solid Dosage Form Liquid Dosage Form Semisolid Dosage Form Freeze Drying (Lyophilization) Large Volume Paranteral Small Volume Paranteral

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  Macter International Ltd.

  • Karachi, Pakistan

  • Production Manager

    • Nov 2013 - May 2014
    • Karachi, Pakistan

    • Supervise manufacturing and packaging operations of Tablet, Capsule, Dry Suspension and Sterile Products (Vials).• Develop, update and review SOP’s, BMR’s, BPR’S.• Co-ordinate with R&D and PPIC department in conducting trials and launch new products as per committed time lines.• Co-ordinate with Engineering Department for routine and preventive maintenance to minimize machine breakdown.• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plan in close co-ordination with PPIC Department to fulfill market requirement.

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  Pfizer

  • Packaging Manager

    • Apr 2012 - Nov 2013

    • Supervise packaging activities of Tablets, Capsules, Dry Suspension, Imported Bulk, Liquid and Semisolid Products in accordance with Pfizer Quality Standards (PQS), GMP, EHS and local regulatory requirement to satisfy all internal and external customers.• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plan in close co-ordination with PPIC Department to fulfill market requirement.• Conduct machine trials and prepare Bill of material (BOM), Product Price Schedule (PPS), Batch Packaging Record (BPR’s) for new Generic Products.• Co-ordinate with Engineering Department for routine and preventive maintenance to minimize machine breakdown.• Conduct regular departmental Level-1 Audits / self inspections to reduce/ minimize L2 findings.• Identify departmental Risk, log the data in risk register and execute a plan to mitigate/ reduce the same according to priority after discussing the same with all stake holders.• Ensure on-the- job trainings for shop floor staff to have a better control on floor operations.• Identify Talent and prepare / execute their development plan.• Prepare Capex and miscellaneous expense planning and execution.• Simplify processes, reduce waste and variation by adopting OE tools.• Escalate the quality issues related to materials/equipment in Quality Council meetings.• Set objectives of the staff and review achievement through HR Source.• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, counseling and in house training.• Ensure agreed level of Safety with effective control and corrective EHS measures.• Revision and update Bill of Material (BOM).• Develop successors of the reporting staff for business continuity.• Participate in Capex planning and support in execution of Capex spending plan.• Prepare annual budget and provide inputs regarding production standards, capacity and requirements to achieve projected plan.• Participate in Operational Excellence (Opex) planning.

  • Manager Liquid & Semisolid Formulation

    • Apr 2009 - Mar 2012

    • Supervise manufacturing of Liquid and Semisolid Products in accordance with Pfizer Quality Standards (PQS), GMP, EHS and local regulatory requirement to satisfy all internal and external customers.• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plan in close co-ordination with PPIC Department to fulfill market requirement.• Co-ordinate with Engineering Department for routine and preventive maintenance to minimize machines breakdown.• Conduct regular departmental Level-1 Audits / self inspections to reduce/ minimize L2 findings.• Support Operational Excellence (OE) Team in delivering Site OE objectives by initiating and implementing OE / Lean Projects.• Ensure on-the- job trainings for shop floor staff to have a better control on floor operations.• Simplify the processes to reduce waste and variation by adopting OE tools.• Quality compliance by applying Pfizer Quality Standards (PQS).• Escalate the quality issues related to materials/equipment in Quality Council meetings.• Set objectives of the staff and review achievement through HR Source.• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, counseling and in house training.• Risk Identification / Risk Assessment and logging effective data in Risk Register.• Prepare mitigation plans to manage the risks highlighted in Risk Assessment.• Discuss the supply issues with Assistant Director and PPIC Manager in Supply Review meetings.• Ensure agreed level of Safety with effective control and corrective EHS measures.Revision and update Bill of Material (BOM).• Identify talent and prepare and execute their development plans in coordination with Assistant Director and HR.• Develop successors of the reporting staff for business continuity.

  • Assistant Manager Liquid Formulation

    • Apr 2008 - Mar 2009

    • GMP compliance through implementation of PQS.• Quality product with minimum wastage to get standard output.• Maximum utilization of resources for delivery of quality products.• Consistently monitor and evaluate the production out puts against standards.• Continuous improvement and efficiency in all processes.• Actions against observations of Level 1 and Level 2 findings and carry out CAPAs.• Consistency of batch output as per standards defined.• Completion of manufacturing operations against standard time.

  • Sr. Production Officer

    • Apr 2005 - Mar 2008

    • Planning for bulk manufacturing of all liquid products and ensure timely delivery of bulk / finished product according to production schedule.• Supervision and control staff reporting to him as per company’s policy and procedures maintaining high level of GMP, safety and house keeping requirements.• Distribute work load to processors in day and night shift according to priorities.• Monitor manufacturing operations against standard practices related to GMP and EHS.• Ensure that machine and equipments are in perfect running condition.• Training and development of new colleagues including management, non management & Contractual Staff.• Timely revision of SOPs and update MO’s in consultation with Area Manager.• Maintain production records and log books.• Safety and security of personnel, equipment and product in the section.• Administration and discipline in the section.

  • Production Officer

    • Jan 2003 - Mar 2005

    • Supervision of bulk manufacturing of all liquid products and ensure timely delivery of finished product according to production schedule.• Assign jobs to processors / operators / general workers and monitor / control their performance.• Maintain high level of GMP, safety and house keeping requirements.• Monitor manufacturing operations against standard practices related to GMP and EHS.• Ensure that machine and equipments are in perfect running condition.• Training and development of new colleagues & Contractual Staff.• Maintain production records and log books.• Safety and security of personnel, equipment and product in the section.

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  Parke-Davis & Company

  • Karachi, Pakistan

  • Jr. Production Officer

    • Feb 1998 - Dec 2003
    • Karachi, Pakistan

    Manufacturing of Liquid Products as per GMP, EHS guide lines.Maintain production records and Log booksSafety and security of personnel, equipment and product