SYED A. HUSAIN

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PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST

OBJECTIVE:

To continue successful Research & Development Formulation practice in Generic (Rx & OTC) with exceptional hands-on experienced from Concept to Completion, where my qualification and experience can enhance organizational operational development, profit growth, mission objectives, efficiency, resource utilization and employee satisfaction.

AREA OF EXPERTISE:

Expert Pharmaceutical formulation technology professional with Comprehensive Rx & OTC GENERIC background in Product Development and processes from Concept to Launch.

R&D Management | New Multi Release Dosage Development | Scale-up | ANDAs’ Manuf.| Support CMC Regulatory & Compliance | Multi-site Tech Transfer| Process Improvement | Team Leadership & Training | Project Validation | New product Development | Production Approval Process| Implementation on technologically innovative approach.

A proactive, energetic, and highly motivated senior pharmaceutical technology professional with exceptional hands-on formulation experienced in research & development and project management. Comprehensive background in developing products and processes from research phase to market introduction. As a director/manager Performed extensive team leadership, project management, and special sensitive product development. Deliver continued success in achieving and exceeding company goals and objectives by innovating effective sales and promotional programs. Effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity. Excel at interacting with broad populations, including staff, students, scientists, vendors and lay people. Willing to relocate.

CAREER SUMMARY:

• FORMULATION SCIENTIST Technically sophisticated and Seasoned High-profile career spanning 30+ years-enhancing growth and profitability in R&D arenas. Dynamic career reflecting pioneering experience and record-breaking performance in the pharmaceutical development industries.

• An experience well qualified professional, known for creative and facilitating high-quality R&D Formulation solution by using innovative technologies for a consistent record of delivering superior bottom line results.

• Solution –focused, multifaceted, exceptional experience guiding and managing all pharmaceutical development challenges encountered by fast-placed, aggressive, highly competitive and driven in exceeding organizational growth and profit objectives. Accomplished and recognized scientist with progressively responsible and diversified leadership experience in competitive pharmaceutical environments. Successful record of accomplishment in building research & development alliances. Pharmaceutical expertise with outstanding formulation development recognized rewards. Continued…

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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Developed over 75 generic products and for 17 consecutive years, consistently served as a top formulator in the generic industries including multi release dosage system.

• Utilized superior business skills in specializing to established three generic departments, thereby doubling revenue and earning several reorganization awards.

• Increased market share and contributed millions to bottom-line profitability by proficiently developing, introducing, and launching successful new products.

• Boosted high customer market satisfaction and realized 100% on-time delivery of assigned projects by applying solid communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EPIC PHARMA (Eon-Sandoz Generic Facility) New York, New York. 2008 to mid 2009

Director Research & Development (Formulation):

• Manage and direct the research and development programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential new products.

• Develop and implements research and development procedures and techniques and play dual design function role.

• Ensure all developing projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives.

• Responsible for the direct management of complex R&D projects involving a team of scientific staff. Programs managed represent large high growth potential breakthrough or platform scale development opportunities.

INTERPHARM, INC. - Brookhaven, LI, New York

Manager / Sr. Principal Research Scientist Formulation Development (2005-2008)

• Managed and directed the research and development programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential new products.

• Develops and implements research and development procedures and techniques and play dual design function role.

• Ensures all developing projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives.

• Responsible for the direct management of complex R&D projects involving a team of scientific staff. Programs managed represent large high growth potential breakthrough or platform scale development opportunities.

• As a senior formulator successfully organized, lead, coordinated and directed a project team on high visibility product development programs.

• Maintained an organization's competitive position and profitability by formulating research and development programs. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Monitored practice job performance and provides coaching, counseling, and motivation to maximize practice performance.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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American Cyanamid (Lederle Generic Products) Division Various Locations,

Formulation Development New York (1987-2004)

Merged in the following organizations:

• American Home Products

• Wyeth Ayrest- Lederle

• Wyeth International

Lead Investigator & Principal Research Scientist (2001-2004)

Principal Research Scientist, Formulation, Validation, Process Development, and Technical Services, Product Development, OTC & Rx Generic Division

Sr. Research Scientist, Formulation Development, Wyeth. Formulation Development

• The Sr. Research Scientist Formulation have the overall accountability and responsibility for the development of oral generic pharmaceutical dosage forms. Evaluated formulations and proposed unique strategic approaches for development of unique dosage forms. Worked in the lab and gave directions to technicians in the lab in utilizing the appropriate equipment and facilities to achieve taget goal. Complete involvement from initial development up to final approval by the FDA to market the product. The ultimate goal was to develop a stable, pharmaceutically and bioequivalent product compared to the Innovator. Led a team of associates, scientists, and support staff in performing extensive and complex research and development in support of creating new pharmaceuticals.

• Actively liaised between such departments as Regulatory Affairs, Analytical Development, Stability, Technical Services, Planning, Change Control, Production, Specifications, Packaging, Purchasing, Quality Operation, Material Management, Process Improvement, and Pharmaceutical Services, Marketing, and Legal Services.

• Built and managed relationships with scientific and medical collaborators in academic, clinical, and industrial settings to execute joint research and development projects. Identified, initiated, and managed projects that would generate new applications for various technologies.

• Tracked project progress to ensure they were completed timely and within budget guidelines. Increased overall efficiency of operations by integrating monthly activities for a service center of Associates to boost morale and promote industry best practices.

Routine in "problem-solving and decision making skills," "customer service," "retention," "performance" and "productivity improvement," "leadership," "new technology," "team-building," "project management"

Career Note:

Additional employment history as Senior Research Scientist for LEDERLE

(A Division of American Cyanamid, American Home Products and Production Pharmacist/Scientist for Danbury (Watson) Pharmaceutical.

Hepled move developmental products from concept to market by working to define product composition and packaging profiles that meet key market requirements.

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EDUCATION

Master of Pharmacy, Applied Pharmaceutical Technology & Sciences (Industrial Pharmacy)

College of Pharmacy, Long Island University, New York City, NY

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi.

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