Formulation Research Associate

Monil S. Soni

(Master in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics)

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Jersey City, New Jersey 07307

Email: ************@*****.***,

Contact: 845-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking a career that is challenging, interesting and allows me to work on the leading areas of Formulation Development, a job that gives me opportunities to innovate and enhance my skills and strengths as a Formulation Scientist in conjunction with company goals and objectives.

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

Torrent Pharmaceuticals: Torrent Research Centre, Bhat-Ahmedabad June 2015 – March 2017 Scientist-II (Executive), Formulation & Development.

Worked on Solid Oral Dosage Forms like Immediate Release and Extended Release Formulations.

Designed and executed experiments to develop a robust, stable and bioequivalent formulation as per Quality by design (QbD) principle.

Product characterization of Reference listed Drug (RLD).

Established Quality Target Product Profile (QTPP) and identified critical quality/process attributes.

Analyzed patents and extensive literature survey.

Performed process development and optimization by applying DOE, process validation, process troubleshooting and assisting in investigations. Executed bio batch and scale up batches.

Trained in Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Prepared batch manufacturing records and product development report (PDR).

Participated in cross-functional team activities that address specific problems, facilitated discussion which enabled more efficient research work, and built and enhanced interdepartmental relationships.

Acquainted with Regulatory Updates.

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd: Unit III, Hyderabad Sept. 2014 – March 2015 Project Trainee, Formulation & Development

Successfully completed project under guidance of industrial experts which gave me thorough understanding of formulation development aspects along with regulatory requirement.

Project Title: “Formulation Development and Optimization of Paliperidone extended release (ER) Tablet.”

o Developed pharmaceutical equivalent formulation and overcame challenges such as bioavailability, stability and content uniformity using Design of Experiment and risk based approach for optimization.

Assisted senior formulation scientist and performed duties which include planning, designing, executing development trials as well as interpreting and reporting results EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Nirma University July 2013 - June 2015

Master in Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Technology & Biopharmaceutics

Pune University June 2008 - April 2013

Bachelor in Pharmacy

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Poster Presentation: Created and presented a poster entitled “Intelligent polymers for responsive drug delivery systems” at NIPiCON (Nirma institute of Pharmacy International Conference), Nirma Institute of Pharmacy. (January 23-25, 2014)

U.S. EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY (Evaluated at World Education Services)

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics from a regionally accredited institution

RELEVANT SKILLS

Well Versed with F&D instruments like Fluidized Bed Processor, Tablet Press Machine, Pan Coater, Roller Compactor, Rapid Mixer Granulator, Colloid mill.

Knowledge of GMP, ICH guidelines PAT tools, Design Expert and MS Office. REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.

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