M. Lakshmi Sowjanya
Mobile: 91-995*******
Email: **********************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To achieve excellence in the field of Regulatory Affairs and
Pharmacovigilance domain in a professionally challenging and motivating
environment of Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, CRO, IT product & services
and associated healthcare sectors to add a value to my expertise in a
strategic leadership role to drive, develop & achieve excellence for
sustainable growth of myself and my organization.
DOMAIN SKILLS
Regulatory Affairs & Pharmacovigilance Domain Awareness
. Regulatory affairs and Pharmacovigilance Domain awareness.
. Regulatory submissions to US, EU and ROW market
. Review of documents received from QA, R&D, AR&D and other department with
respect to regulatory submission.
. Prepared & reviewed annual reports, 15 days alert report & Periodic
safety reports
. Handling queries of Authorities & submission of responses related to
queries.
. Knowledge of drug development (Phase I - IV) of clinical trial.
. Pharmacovigilance in India.
. Adverse events and its reporting standards.
. Adverse event reporting forms.
. Expedited case and reporting timelines.
. Hands on experience on Oracle ARGUS Safety 6.0 database - Data Entry,
Case Processing, MeDRA coding, SAE Narrative writing.
Pharmacovigilance expertise
I am Trained Professional in Pharmacovigilance with Oracle Argus Safety
Database, MedDRA and WHO drug dictionaries coding with practical experience
in Data Entry, Case Processing, MeDRA coding, SAE Narrative writing.
Professional Skills and Strengths:
. Sound knowledge on detection, assessment, management, reporting,
monitoring, prevention and documentation of ADR
. Strong working Knowledge on Oracle ARGUS Safety database, MedDRA, WHO-
DRUG dictionaries.
. Proficiency in understanding and interpreting Safety Reports
. Plan, organize, and manage daily work to meet service level timelines and
deliverables.
. Good communication and written skills
. Belief in consultative style of functioning and able to work under stress
conditions.
. Self motivated hard working and adaptable.
. Quick to learn new things
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Pharmacovigilance Trainee:
Gratisol Labs, Hyderabad.
I have undergone rigorous training in Oracle Argus Safety Database 6.0,
with Pharmacovigilance foundation.
Roles & Responsibilities:
. Case Assessment
. Duplicate Check and case initiation
. MeDRA coding
. WHO DD coding
. SAE Narrative writing
. Expectedness or Listedness of the event.
Clinasia Labs July 2011 to till
date
Manager - Regulatory Affairs
Roles & Responsibilities:
> Client interfacing and pre-sales support (Electronic Submissions -
IND/NDA/ANDA/BLA/510K, Structured Product Labeling - R3/R4/R5, Clinical
Trial Disclosure/Registration for USA and Europe)
. Participate in client meetings at within India or USA or other Countries.
. Client requirements gathering and analysis
. Client presentations
. Build Product Competitive Analysis by comparing the product across the
competitive offerings
. Product-based case study building and demonstrations
. White paper writing and publishing / presenting
. Attending at conference/seminars
> Client Delivery Planning and Management (Electronic Submissions -
IND/NDA/ANDA/BLA/510K, Structured Product Labeling - R3/R4/R5, Clinical
Trial Disclosure/Registration for USA and Europe)
. Electronic or Paper submission activities using software or outsourced
services.
. Structured Product Labeling using software or outsourced services.
. Clinical Trial Disclosure and Registration Management using software or
outsourced services
> Product Management Support
. Identifying requirements
. Building functional specifications
. Improve and maintain sustainable offerings of the product by continuously
enhancing the product features based on competitive intelligence, and
market requirements.
. Communicating with product development team and explaining the functional
specifications
. Product Testing and Validation
. Internal quality and compliance management for clinical services delivery
> Building and managing SOPs
. Coordinating with the quality manager in conducting SOP training and
internal Audits
ORCHID CHEMICALS & PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED May 2009 - July
2011
Assistant Manager - Regulatory Affairs Department (US Market)
Roles & Responsibilities:
. Undertook review of documents & compilation of ANDA in CTD format while
submitting to FDA.
. Review of documents received from QA, R&D, AR&D and other department with
respect to correctness and compliance for regulatory submission.
. Review and approve change controls, deviations and incidents and provide
guidance.
. Prepared & reviewed annual reports, 15 days alert report & Periodic
safety reports
. Managed deficiencies (Chemistry, Labeling, Microbiology and
Bioequivalence) and handled amendments & supplements
. Monitored NLM/FDA/Innovator websites for initiating and for constant
update of PIL's regularly.
. Do thorough review of dossiers and deficiency response as per current
regulatory guidance documents.
. Regular monitored of Regulatory updates and Pharmacopeial updates.
. Management of team, identification/retention of talents.
. Provide regulatory strategy in order to achieve best preparation and
approval time for regulatory dossiers.
ZENOTECH LABORATORIES LIMITED Dec 2007 -
May 2009
Junior Manager - Regulatory Affairs Department (US Market)
Roles & Responsibilities:
. Undertook review of documents & compilation of ANDA in CTD format while
submitting to FDA.
. Review of documents received from QA, R&D, AR&D and other department with
respect to correctness and compliance for regulatory submission.
. Prepared & reviewed annual reports, 15 days alert report & Periodic
safety reports
. Managed deficiencies (Chemistry, Labeling, Microbiology and
Bioequivalence) and handled amendments & supplements
. Monitored NLM/FDA/Innovator websites for initiating and for constant
update of PIL's regularly.
. Do thorough review of dossiers and deficiency response as per current
regulatory guidance documents related to ROW (Rest of the World).
. Provide regulatory strategy in order to achieve best preparation and
approval time for regulatory dossiers.
DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LIMITED May 2006 - Dec 2007
Senior Executive in Regulatory Affairs Department (US Market)
Roles & Responsibilities:
. Write high-quality CMC documentation for submission assuring technical
congruency and regulatory compliance meeting agreed upon timelines and e-
publishing requirements.
. Review of documents received from QA, R&D, AR&D and other department with
respect to correctness and compliance for regulatory submission.
. Planning of regulatory filings (ANDA) in coordination with other
departments and within the team.
. Ensure regulatory submissions are adequate and error free and are made in
time with relevant regulatory agencies.
. Review and approve change controls, deviations and incidents and provide
guidance.
. Review and approve process and cost improvement proposal and provide
guidance.
. Review and coordinate with the stake holder for pharmacopoeial updates
that appear in the USP Forum and Supplements and ensure it's on time
implementation.
. Responsible for Life cycle management of the approved drug product.
. Monitoring RLD labeling changes and updating commercialized product
labeling as per guidance.
GLAND PHARMA LIMITED May 2003 - May 2006
Executive in Regulatory Affairs Department
Roles & Responsibilities:
. Review and compilation of dossiers to ROW (Rest of the world) like Asian,
CIS countries etc...
. Applying licenses like manufacturing, free sale certificate, GMP
certificate.
SKILLS:
. Database : Oracle Argus Safety Database 6.0 (for
Pharmacovigilance)
Pharma ready, Docubridge and
CTRessaiance (for electronic
Submissions to USFDA)
. Office Tools : MS Word, Excel, Power Point.
. Operating System : Windows98, xp,windows7
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
Bachelor of pharmacy from Vels college of Pharmacy of Dr. MGR University,
Chennai (1995-1999).
TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS:
. Undergoing Certified Training Programme in Pharmacovigilance with Oracle
Argus Safety Database training module from Gratisol Labs.
. Undergone certificate training Programme on EU and US Regulations
(Covering EU Directive 2004 27 EC of the European parliament, EMEA
policies on EU directive 2004 27 EC, GMP Certificates, CEP Certificates
of suitability (EDQM), FDA Risk based approach)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 20 August 1978
Husband's name : MBS Shankar Rao
Permanent Address : Vista Dameon C05/06/06, Block-21, Rain Tree
Park, KPHB Colony, Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 72, Andhra
Pradesh, India.
Sex : Female
Nationality : Indian
Languages Known : Telugu, English, Tamil and Hindi
DECLARATION:
I do hereby declare that the particulars of information and facts stated
herein above are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
- M. Lakshmi
Sowjanya