David Pradana B.Sc. MBA
Toronto, ON M6N 5H8
Phone: 647-***-****
Email: *******@*******.***
Summary of Qualifications
> 10+ year progressive experience in pharmaceutical R&D, IT and Quality
Systems
> Ability to lead successful projects with tight deadlines
> Excellent technical writing and review skills
> Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements
> Superior communication, project management, and interpersonal skills
Professional Experience
Apotex Inc., Weston
QA Annual Product Quality Review Supervisor September 2011
- Present
> Manage four associates, including hiring/disposition and
conducting performance reviews
> Schedule and review Annual Product Quality Reviews, track
priorities and monitor due dates
> Perform manager reviews and provide monthly metrics to senior
management
> Core member of the e-signature project overseeing training manuals
and validation test scripts
> Technical lead for the team in applications such as SAP,
TrackWise, and LIMS
> Train team members and promote direct reports development
> Develop, implement and support process improvement initiatives
QA Laboratory Review Project Leader August 2010 -
September 2011
> Approved laboratory investigations, method validation protocols,
and Commercial testing methods across solid and liquid dose sites
> Co-chair in the Compendial Review Committee (CRC)
> Identified potential quality gaps in Quality Systems and worked
with CRC and Commercial group in closing the gaps
> Reported monthly metrics and provided ongoing feedback to
Commercial group
LIMS Consultant (R&D) August 2006 - August
2010
> Configured LIMS with identified changes, including designing,
building and testing static data
> Provided on-going technical support and training to the business
> Wrote and executed validation test scripts
> Assigned and distributed work assignment duty to team members
> Managed five direct reports in LIMS implementation project for
Bangalore plant
Physical Properties Chemist April 2005 -
August 2006
> Conducted physical properties testing and investigation to support
the business
> Prepared physical characterization reports and other technical
reports
> Performed patent and literature searches
> Trained new chemist and helped other chemists in their daily work
Analytical Development Chemist March 2002 -
April 2005
> Performed method validation, evaluation, investigation and
troubleshooting for new analytical test procedures
> Trained junior staff
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, North York
Part-Time Lecturer January 2004 -
September 2005
> Prepared and taught HPLC technical course
Maxxam Analytics Inc., Mississauga
Scientist II October 2000 - March
2002
> Conducted special testing and advanced analysis of compressed
breathing air samples using GC instrument with various detectors
> Supervised in decision-making and report-approving process
Micrylium Labs. (under Lab Support), North York
Chemist August 2000 - October
2000
> Reconstructed IC and HPLC system for preparation of analysis
> Trained and directed new chemist on Dionex system
Riverside Water Quality Control Plant, Riverside
Analyst I
January 1997 - June 2000
> Conducted method validation on TOC and SPE for grease and oil, and
implemented EPA-approved methods to ensure optimization of analysis
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Teaching Associate September 1997 -
March 1999
> Lectured students in preparing for laboratory experiments
Education
Master of Business Administration
Schulich School of Business - York University
October 2012
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, North York
December 2006
> Advanced Pharmaceutical Instrumentation Program
> Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology Program
Master of Science in Chemistry
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Started 1997
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
University of California, Los Angeles
December 1996
Community Involvement/Professional Certification
> Casey House Volunteer, 2012 - Present
> United Way GenNext Leaders 2010 - Present
> St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR Level A, 2009 - Present
> Lean2 Management Training, 2012
> Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving and Decision Making for Investigations
and CAPA, 2012
> DDI Leadership Development, 2012
> Employee Committee Representative, 2002 - 2011
> Social Director and President for the TLGTA, 2006 - 2009
Language Skills
> Fluent in Indonesian and English