Amit Sirdesai
Head R&D Color Cosmetics, Skin Care and Hair Care at MAXIMA SOLUTIONS- Claim this Profile
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Divya Iyer
It is rare to come across a stand out talent like Amit. He was one of my first acquaintance at Colgate and I have seen him build capabilities for the category. He is someone who will never give up, loves taking challenges and accomplish them with his perseverance, grit and merit. He is extremely innovative and was one of the strongest pillar for the oral & homecare team in Colgate Palmolive. I have seen Amit go above and beyond understanding scientific landscapes in building solutions for project needs and seeking collaboration opportunities from different departments to propagate efficiencies. Our patent together is one such example. His easy going, compassionate personality and creativity makes him an amazing team member / leader. I wish him all the luck in his endeavours.
Sunita Pai Hegde
Technically strong, knows where he has to reach, gears up himself on the speed, direction well. A typical scientist mindset, always thinking on how things can be made better and safer. Very cool and likes to keep himself away from the unwanted crowd. One should know well, how to deal with him to know him well.
Divya Iyer
It is rare to come across a stand out talent like Amit. He was one of my first acquaintance at Colgate and I have seen him build capabilities for the category. He is someone who will never give up, loves taking challenges and accomplish them with his perseverance, grit and merit. He is extremely innovative and was one of the strongest pillar for the oral & homecare team in Colgate Palmolive. I have seen Amit go above and beyond understanding scientific landscapes in building solutions for project needs and seeking collaboration opportunities from different departments to propagate efficiencies. Our patent together is one such example. His easy going, compassionate personality and creativity makes him an amazing team member / leader. I wish him all the luck in his endeavours.
Sunita Pai Hegde
Technically strong, knows where he has to reach, gears up himself on the speed, direction well. A typical scientist mindset, always thinking on how things can be made better and safer. Very cool and likes to keep himself away from the unwanted crowd. One should know well, how to deal with him to know him well.
Divya Iyer
It is rare to come across a stand out talent like Amit. He was one of my first acquaintance at Colgate and I have seen him build capabilities for the category. He is someone who will never give up, loves taking challenges and accomplish them with his perseverance, grit and merit. He is extremely innovative and was one of the strongest pillar for the oral & homecare team in Colgate Palmolive. I have seen Amit go above and beyond understanding scientific landscapes in building solutions for project needs and seeking collaboration opportunities from different departments to propagate efficiencies. Our patent together is one such example. His easy going, compassionate personality and creativity makes him an amazing team member / leader. I wish him all the luck in his endeavours.
Sunita Pai Hegde
Technically strong, knows where he has to reach, gears up himself on the speed, direction well. A typical scientist mindset, always thinking on how things can be made better and safer. Very cool and likes to keep himself away from the unwanted crowd. One should know well, how to deal with him to know him well.
Divya Iyer
It is rare to come across a stand out talent like Amit. He was one of my first acquaintance at Colgate and I have seen him build capabilities for the category. He is someone who will never give up, loves taking challenges and accomplish them with his perseverance, grit and merit. He is extremely innovative and was one of the strongest pillar for the oral & homecare team in Colgate Palmolive. I have seen Amit go above and beyond understanding scientific landscapes in building solutions for project needs and seeking collaboration opportunities from different departments to propagate efficiencies. Our patent together is one such example. His easy going, compassionate personality and creativity makes him an amazing team member / leader. I wish him all the luck in his endeavours.
Sunita Pai Hegde
Technically strong, knows where he has to reach, gears up himself on the speed, direction well. A typical scientist mindset, always thinking on how things can be made better and safer. Very cool and likes to keep himself away from the unwanted crowd. One should know well, how to deal with him to know him well.
Credentials
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Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance
LinkedInApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Accounting Fundamentals
Corporate Finance InstituteFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Banking
Corporate Finance InstituteJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to ESG
Corporate Finance InstituteJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Fostering Belonging as a Leader
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
How to Train Your Brain For Happiness
LinkedInAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Think Like a Lawyer to Make Decisions and Solve Problems
LinkedInAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Building Your Visibility as a Leader
LinkedInJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Creativity at Work: A Short Course from Seth Godin
LinkedInJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Leading with a Growth Mindset
LinkedInJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Building Resilience
LinkedInMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
LinkedInMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Creating Your Personal Brand
LinkedInMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Dealing with Difficult People in Your Office
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Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch
LinkedInMay, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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MAXIMA SOLUTIONS
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India
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head R&D Color Cosmetics, Skin Care and Hair Care
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Oct 2023 - Present
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Dabur India Limited
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India
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Head R&D Oral Care & Home Care
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Nov 2019 - Oct 2023
Responsible for diverse category Home Care (Air Care, Pest Care, Laundry, Dish Care, Hard Surface Cleaning. Fabric care, Skin care - mosquito repellents, shaving range, Personal Hygiene) , Oral Care (Toothpaste, Toothpowders, Oil Pulling and Mouthwash range) Support NPD launches and product development for India and Global markets Oversee Clinicals and Invitro studies Responsible for claims management Responsible for diverse category Home Care (Air Care, Pest Care, Laundry, Dish Care, Hard Surface Cleaning. Fabric care, Skin care - mosquito repellents, shaving range, Personal Hygiene) , Oral Care (Toothpaste, Toothpowders, Oil Pulling and Mouthwash range) Support NPD launches and product development for India and Global markets Oversee Clinicals and Invitro studies Responsible for claims management
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Colgate-Palmolive
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Leader R&D
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Apr 2012 - Oct 2019
Group Leader & Factory Manager. Group Leader & Factory Manager.
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Novartis
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Switzerland
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager- External Development (R&D)
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Sep 2005 - Mar 2012
Conducted Factory Acceptance Test for various equipment manufacturing companies Installation of equipment machineries in lab DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ Preparation and review of SOPs for departments viz: Pharmaceutical Development, QA Team member of Task Force responsible for reviewing all technical documents like Validation Master Plan (VMP), SOPs all departments, equipment qualification Responsible for implementation of Quality Modules at site and imparting training to all… Show more Conducted Factory Acceptance Test for various equipment manufacturing companies Installation of equipment machineries in lab DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ Preparation and review of SOPs for departments viz: Pharmaceutical Development, QA Team member of Task Force responsible for reviewing all technical documents like Validation Master Plan (VMP), SOPs all departments, equipment qualification Responsible for implementation of Quality Modules at site and imparting training to all associates Involved in closure of audit observation Led technical discussion with other global R&D sites for product development of Pain, Cough & Cold, Derma and Lifestyle category Developed monograph products for USA market Improved the shelf life, reduced level of impurities and rancidity of NSAIDs cream for UK market at scaled up Famar, Greece would provide using QbD principles Development of nasal drops/ gel for South African market Reformulation of Insect bite gel for formulation for EU market Developed flavored coating formula for cough and cold tablet and launched in USA sensories using e- tongue Filed 4 Invention Records Played a pivotal role in identification, auditing and signing off the Master Service Agreement for SGS, Rubicon, Dr Reddy’s, Vimta Labs, Kemwell for outsourcing Novartis R&D activities Successfully outsourced Global projects to CRO’s in India and provided technical support Awarded for costing saving obtained by outsourcing projects Show less Conducted Factory Acceptance Test for various equipment manufacturing companies Installation of equipment machineries in lab DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ Preparation and review of SOPs for departments viz: Pharmaceutical Development, QA Team member of Task Force responsible for reviewing all technical documents like Validation Master Plan (VMP), SOPs all departments, equipment qualification Responsible for implementation of Quality Modules at site and imparting training to all… Show more Conducted Factory Acceptance Test for various equipment manufacturing companies Installation of equipment machineries in lab DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ Preparation and review of SOPs for departments viz: Pharmaceutical Development, QA Team member of Task Force responsible for reviewing all technical documents like Validation Master Plan (VMP), SOPs all departments, equipment qualification Responsible for implementation of Quality Modules at site and imparting training to all associates Involved in closure of audit observation Led technical discussion with other global R&D sites for product development of Pain, Cough & Cold, Derma and Lifestyle category Developed monograph products for USA market Improved the shelf life, reduced level of impurities and rancidity of NSAIDs cream for UK market at scaled up Famar, Greece would provide using QbD principles Development of nasal drops/ gel for South African market Reformulation of Insect bite gel for formulation for EU market Developed flavored coating formula for cough and cold tablet and launched in USA sensories using e- tongue Filed 4 Invention Records Played a pivotal role in identification, auditing and signing off the Master Service Agreement for SGS, Rubicon, Dr Reddy’s, Vimta Labs, Kemwell for outsourcing Novartis R&D activities Successfully outsourced Global projects to CRO’s in India and provided technical support Awarded for costing saving obtained by outsourcing projects Show less
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Johnson & Johnson
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr officer- R&D
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Sep 2004 - Aug 2005
Development and technology transfer at various contract manufacturing locations. Trouble shooting of various formulation Led the scale-up activities at third parties; Encore, Kemwell, Liva Pharma Development and technology transfer at various contract manufacturing locations. Trouble shooting of various formulation Led the scale-up activities at third parties; Encore, Kemwell, Liva Pharma
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RPG Life Sciences
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Mumbai Area, India
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Sr officer - R&D
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Sep 2003 - Sep 2004
Lead Generic product development of anti-epileptic drug and bio-batch manufacturing for IVAX Developed & launched tablets for APOTEX using roller compacter Preparation of Validation protocols & Batch manufacturing documents Lead Generic product development of anti-epileptic drug and bio-batch manufacturing for IVAX Developed & launched tablets for APOTEX using roller compacter Preparation of Validation protocols & Batch manufacturing documents
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USV PRIVATE LIMITED
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India
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Pharmacist
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2002 - 2003
Handled variety of technology platforms – bilayer, sustained released, enteric coated tablets, pellets, capsules (with tablet and powder) Technology transfer of new products to manufacturing sites in Chiplun & Daman Lead smooth transition of all existing formulas from conventional Rapid Mixer Granulator to Fluidized Bed Processor (500lts) Exposed to HPLC (Waters, Gilson), UV-visible Spectrophotometer (Perkin clmer), IR, DSC etc Development of sustained release formulations… Show more Handled variety of technology platforms – bilayer, sustained released, enteric coated tablets, pellets, capsules (with tablet and powder) Technology transfer of new products to manufacturing sites in Chiplun & Daman Lead smooth transition of all existing formulas from conventional Rapid Mixer Granulator to Fluidized Bed Processor (500lts) Exposed to HPLC (Waters, Gilson), UV-visible Spectrophotometer (Perkin clmer), IR, DSC etc Development of sustained release formulations for hypertension Developed Bilayer anti-diabetic tablets Launched capsule with powder and tablet for hypertension condition Show less Handled variety of technology platforms – bilayer, sustained released, enteric coated tablets, pellets, capsules (with tablet and powder) Technology transfer of new products to manufacturing sites in Chiplun & Daman Lead smooth transition of all existing formulas from conventional Rapid Mixer Granulator to Fluidized Bed Processor (500lts) Exposed to HPLC (Waters, Gilson), UV-visible Spectrophotometer (Perkin clmer), IR, DSC etc Development of sustained release formulations… Show more Handled variety of technology platforms – bilayer, sustained released, enteric coated tablets, pellets, capsules (with tablet and powder) Technology transfer of new products to manufacturing sites in Chiplun & Daman Lead smooth transition of all existing formulas from conventional Rapid Mixer Granulator to Fluidized Bed Processor (500lts) Exposed to HPLC (Waters, Gilson), UV-visible Spectrophotometer (Perkin clmer), IR, DSC etc Development of sustained release formulations for hypertension Developed Bilayer anti-diabetic tablets Launched capsule with powder and tablet for hypertension condition Show less
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R&D Officer
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Mar 2001 - Sep 2002
formulation development, technology transfer formulation development, technology transfer
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Education
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2006 - 2008
BITS, Pilani
MS (Quality Management), Quality Management -
1996 - 2000
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Pharmacy
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