V. sRIPHANI govardhana
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OBJECTIVE
Seek a challenging position as a Pharmacokinetic Scientist in a
Pharmaceutical/Bio-tech Industry.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
. Lipid-based formulation design and evaluation
. In-vitro dissolution studies
. Nanotechnology (Nanoparticles development, characterization)
. Experience in designing and preparation of Clinical Pharmacokinetic
study protocols.
. Proficient in pharmacokinetic analysis.
. Preparation and reviewing of PK study reports.
. Expertise in Bio-analytical methods using HPLC and Validation of HPLC.
. Experience with WINNONLIN Pharmacokinetic software.
. Very good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good
Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Health
and Safety procedures (OH&S Act, WHMIS)
. Operation and handling of Instruments such as DISSOLUTION APPARATUS,
HPLC, GC, FTIR, DSC, UV-VISIBLE, and Particle size analyzer for
measuring size, size-distribution, and ZP
. Excellent Oral and Written communication skills
. Computer Skills: Highly proficient in MS Office, Excel, SAS, and Sigma
Plot.
EDUCATION
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Monash University - Australia
2010 (Intermission)
M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics) - Berhampur University - India
(Graduated with Distinction: University First Rank - Gold Medalist)
2002
B. Pharm - Kakatiya University - India
1999
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
2012- 2013
Genentech Inc, South San Francisco, USA
. Author CSR PK Sections. Author/review protocols, extract PK and ATA
data from PKS and/or Watson, graph data, and perform NCA analysis,
draft reports, marshal reports through QC and scientific review.
. Conduct PK analyses in support of regulatory filings and/or
analyses needed for project molecule development. Analyze data in
response to regulatory questions; support the preparation of
regulatory documents such as PMP and BLAs. Conduct literature
searches in support of position papers, scientific questions
regarding molecule development or regulatory inquiries.
. Represent Clinical Pharmacology on Project Teams
. Liaise between project team and department scientists. Provide team
with support in the areas PK/PD and clinical pharmacology. Present
data at team meetings.
. Prepare Non Clinical Pharmacology and ADME sections of IND Annual
Reports for ITGR and other functional groups. Conduct annual
literature searches to identify publications relevant to the
development of a given molecule. Review and summarize ongoing and
completed internal studies
Pharmacokinetic SCientist
2009- 2010
Biopharma Services Inc, Toronto, Canada
. Performing literature and data evaluation to provide scientific
background for clinical studies design
. Preparing the PK portion of synopses for clinical studies
. Answering the inquiries in process of preparation and reviews study
protocols
. Performing /reviewing pharmacokinetic analysis of concentration-
time data
. Preparing/reviewing the pharmacokinetic section of study reports
. Interact and providing input and feedback to Biostatistics
Department for data analysis
. Reviewing the statistical output to evaluate study results
. Reviewing study reports
. Providing scientific support to other departments and teams in the
areas of pharmacology, pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics
. Taking part in revision of the Biopharmaceutics Department and the
company SOPs; provides input into departmental practices and
maintains updated the study- and report-related templates
. Maintaining the Biopharmaceutics Department databases; provides the
department and the company with updated scientific literature and
maintains regulatory guidelines updated
Pharmacokinetic Associate SCientist
2008 - 2009
Biovail Contract Research Organization, Toronto, Canada
. Performing pharmacokinetic analysis for Phase I clinical trials
. Preparing PK study designs by extensively performing Literature search
. Performing pharmacokinetic and statistical analysis using Win-Nonlin
for bioequivalence and comparative bioavailability studies
. Executing pharmacokinetic modeling as required
. Reviewing of protocols and study reports for scientific content, data
accuracy and compliance with current regulatory guidelines
. Responsible for acquiring and maintaining knowledge of national and
international guidelines
. Developing, writing, implementing and maintaining standard operating
procedures related to the Scientific Affairs department
. Writing final report sections (PK memo) and comprehensive summary
bioequivalence (CS-BE)
. Interpreting and presenting project related study results and
recommendations to the project teams
TECHNICAL TEAM MEMBER 2006 -
2007
Glaxo Smithkline Inc. Mississauga, Canada
. Involved in Quality Control and Packaging of Finished pharmaceutical
Products
Pharmacokinetic Scientist
2002 - 2006
Pulse Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, India
. Involved in the Clinical Pharmacokinetic (PK) studies on human
volunteers.
. Prepared protocols for BE/BA studies.
. Conducted PK studies obtaining various biological fluids such as blood
and urine and analyzed the drug content in the bio samples
employing validated HPLC techniques.
. Compilation of PK data using WinNonlin software
. Evaluation of Pharmacodynamic activity of Diclofenac Sodium, and
Rifampicin Oral formulations after intraperitoneal administration to
mice.
. Validation of the data using appropriate statistical packages,
compilation of the final data, reporting of the data, and giving
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