Experience

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  Koncepo Scientech International

  • Bangalore, India

  • Chief Development Officer (CDO)

    • Jan 2019 - Present
    • Bangalore, India

    Responsible for establishing and determining vision, strategy and direction of broader Corporate objective; contribute to processes, tools, best practices, and training. Critical priorities will be to build and expand a program that ensures long-term, sustainable, and transformative growth for th...

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  Kewaunee Scientific Corporation India Pvt Ltd

  • Bangalore, India

  • Head- T.E.S, Turnkey Engineering Solutions

    • 2012 - 2018
    • Bangalore, India

    Heading the Projects Department both National & International with a team size of 70 personnel ranging from Managers, Engineers, Planners, BET's & Technicians handling 125 + Projects worth around INR 1200 Million. Structured Project Management system for both India & international...

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  Adcock Ingram Ltd.

  • Johannesburg, South Africa

  • DGM-Projects

    • 2009 - 2012
    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Heading the team for design & engineering, planning, costing, and implementation of Sterile Critical Care Facility to comply with PIC's guidelines. For the existing facility, a coordinated efforts with operating partner Baxter Healthcare-UK & USA involving re-design of layout, equipm...

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  GVK Biosciences

  • Hyderabad, India

  • Sr. Manager- Projects

    • 2006 - 2009
    • Hyderabad, India

    Heading the Projects Team to set up R&D facilities for Biotech industry which include Medicinal Chemistry labs housing 160 Fume Hoods for Big Pharma client Wyeth. A full-fledged Analytical division to house 10 HPLC's , 3 NMR's , 4 GCMC & 6 LCMS @ INR 300 MillionDesign & execut...

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  Cipla

  • Bangalore, India

  • Manager-Projects

    • 2004 - 2006
    • Bangalore, India

    Involved in the design, project cost projections, scheduling, costing, planning in execution for a green field project at Bangalore for a API & Formulation facility.As a team leader involved in design of fire hydrant system for the existing facility.Leading the team for design-build of R&amp...

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  Strides

  • India
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager- Projects

    • 2003 - 2004

    Returned to India to take-up two projects- Sterile plant and R&D facility. Also was involved to establish & initiate the groundwork for International project in Central Asia.

  • Astt. Manager - Projects

    • 2000 - 2003

    Relocated to Brazil to Lead a team to set-up a new green field manufacturing facility for OSD & Semi-solid: Creams & Ointment in Vitoria. The overall responsibility to design- execute – commission –validate the new facility for OSD & Ointment facility for Strides-Cellofarm Farmaceutica now Aspen Pharma, Brazil @ USD 20 MillionHandling the team involved in design, planning, machinery selection, contracts finalization for civil works, cleanrooms, electrical, HVAC, Process water, & all other attributes like, Boiler, LPG...etc. Addressing critical activities co-ordination with local authorities for approvals for all stages as desired by ANVISA. Bill checking’s, final billings, & payment schedule were part of job profile. Process Engineering, scheduling, costing & execution. The entire project was fast track project completing in 7 months’ time from start to PQ & trial runs for commercial production. Participated actively in validation process. finalization of critical utilities such as HVAC systems, Purified water systems, Boiler, Nitrogen, Clean Room panels, EHS & ETP. Validation document preparation-URS, DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ for Facility, Manufacturing Equipments, Critical & non-Critical Utilities.

  • Project Manager

    • 2000 - 2000

    Lead a team of 3 people for successful upgrade & commissioning a Lyophiliser in one of the sterile product division (SPD). The first cycle of Vancomycin for 30 hr. cycle was taken to establish proper functionality of utilities & execute performance qualification (PQ) confirming all critical utilities are within the working parameters as set for a product.

  • Project Manager

    • 1999 - 2000

    Instrumental in design & leading the Execution of a High Value-Small Volumes OSD Facility for Strides-Solara, Mexico @ USD 5 Million

  • Sr. Site Engineer - Projects

    • 1999 - 1999

    A key team member in design of sterile facility for Cephalosporins & Beta Lactams. (Dry Powder for Injection & Capsules). Responsible for co-ordination with consultants, Architects. Actively participating in site control & its performance as In-charge @ INR 25 Million.

  • Site- Engineer - Projects

    • 1997 - 1999

    Core project team member in setting up first green field Soft-Gelatine and Tablet manufacturing facility for Strides, Bangalore @ INR 600 Million

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  SPECS, New Delhi

  • Mumbai, India

  • Project Engineer

    • 1994 - 1997
    • Mumbai, India

    A key team member responsible for Site Management ensuring execution is as per the GFC, Man & Material Planning, specifications for 60 TPD Caustic soda plant, a Bulk drug facility