Formulation Scientist/Manager
Resume:
Mohammad Ali Riaz
****-**** ****** ****, *******,Canada
Email: ******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Formulation Manager in a pharmaceutical or
nutraceutical company .And to use my acquired skills and training in a
challenging and successful Corporate environment.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Engineering
September 2010 - September 2011
Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom
Post-graduate diploma in Pharmaceutical Research and Development(Certified
Pharmaceutical Technologist)
June 2005-August 2006
Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology
Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Major: Biochemistry
January 2000-April 2005
University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
LAB AND COMPUTER SKILLS
. Familiar with Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, MS
Office, Adobe Page Maker and Macromedia Flash 5.
. Hands-on experience with Empower software used in automated HPLC and
Fisher Viscometer.
. Lab specific skills using the GC and UV spectrophotometer.
. Worked with different instruments such as dissolution apparatus,
disintegration machines.
. Extensive Knowledge of GLP and Laboratory procedures.
. Prepared Stock solutions and ran the analysis of the solutionas using
HPLC .
. Knowledge of Statistical software such as Systat used in the
Optimization of data.
EXPERIENCE
Baker
Hughes Inc. Canada
Gaffney Cline and Associates, Calgary,Canada
Reservoir
Engineer- Consultant
October 2012-February 2013
. After working in the pharmaceutical and nutritional environment for
around 6 years and acquiring my Masters degree in engineering. I went
to pursue a career in oil and gas industry but soon realized that it
was not for me and that I would like to come back to my area of
expertise in the Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical Industry.
. Waterflood analytical feasibility and Optimization studies on
reservoir recovery.
.
Melaleuca Inc.
Dietary
Supplement Scientist/Engineer
Idaho Falls, U.S.A
Feb 2012-September 2012
. Led the development of robust, stable and effective formulations
(mostly solid oral) to be used for in-house manufacturing/3rd party
manufacturing and regulatory submission.
. Conducted experimental testing and evaluation of raw materials, dry
blends, and bulk product.
. Coordinate with Marketing and Operations to ensure that projects are
planned and executed in a timely manner.
. Conducted Trials to convert the products to in-house Manufacturing.
. Led Technology transfer and conducted Validation runs for new
innovative products.
. Conducted Optimization studies for new and existing products.
. Prepared Master Production document to be used in Manufacturing of all
the products.
. Implemented cGMP for Dietary supplements as well as Pharmaceutical
products.
. Developed and formulated dietary supplements to meet pre-determined
goals.
. Formulated hard-shell Capsules and tablets for global market.
. Researched Materials and provided scientific review.
. Led Technology transfer from R&D to Manufacturing
. Established Blend Sizes, protocols and testing requirements for scale
up as well as production.
. Led Manufacturing and scale up of all products, assisted in improving
processing steps
. Optimized manufacturing and product delivery.
. Established Blend sizes, protocols and testing requirements for scale
up as well as production.
. Established technical specifications for both the raw material and the
finished products.
. Reformulated products using more cost-effective ingredients with dual
functionalities thereby improving the cost and quality matrix of the
products.
SWISS HERBAL REMEDIES LTD.
Formulation Scientist/Formulation Supervisor (Research and
Development/Operations)
Richmond Hill, Canada
September 2007-September 2010
. Lead Innovation projects and coordinate the timely execution of
product launches.
. Participate in set-up and operation of pilot scale equipment and
instrumentation for the completion of small production runs of
domestic and International R&D products.
. Executing trials using the DOE and understanding the complexities of
different granulations during the tableting and encapsulation process.
. Lead Technology Transfer and Scale-up Operations.
. Research and compile pre-formulation data on medicinal ingredients and
excipients used in product formulation.
. Manage the entire formulation and manufacturing department to deliver
quality,safety and productivity requirements
. Working with internal and external partners to achieve product
development targets, output goals and conversion of externally
produced products to in house items.
. Manage to ensure all production targets and objectives are achieved as
per plan.
. Supervise employees and process to achieve safe, timely and accurate
production of quality products.
. Demonstrated Leadership behaviors and proactive in root cause analysis
and correction of operating issues and employee activities.
. Ensured that Safety procedures are followed, including guarding,
personal protective equipment and safe handling of products.
. Communicate clear objectives and expectations to marketing team.
Apotex Inc.-Pharmaceutical company
Etobicoke,ON
Production Technologist,Tableting Department
September 2006-September 2007
. Troubleshooting different Machines such as Korsch XL, Manesty for
tabletting issues such as Capping and Lamination
. Performing Product set-up on the machines and optimizing the
production rate
. Understanding the different formulation issues with the granulations
and troubleshooting the encapsulation process.
. Mechanically setting up the machines and performing regular In-process
checks during the production of the batch.
Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology
Toronto, ON
Research & Development (R&D), Formulation Research trainee.
June2005-August 2006
. Extensive training in cGMP & cGLP practices.
. Prepared & Designed Master Formula and Working Records for batch
production of
Tablets.
. Worked in a research team to pursue various projects such as: Formulation
Optimization using Design of Experiment (DOE), Scale-up and formulation
of Controlled release tablets.
. Coated various tablets and optimized coating process parameters.
. Ran various dissolution and disintegration tests for both Immediate-
Release as well as Controlled release tablets.
. Used HPLC to separate three actives in an immediate release of a brand
tablet and formulated a generic version of the drug using optimization
techniques and predictive pharmaceutics.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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