Education
Master of Business Administration
May 2013 - Present
Goldey-Beacom College, Wilmington, DE
Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs
2012
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Pharmacy
2009
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India
Professional Experience
Regulatory Affairs Consultant
Pharmalink Consulting, New Jersey, USA
July 2013 - Dec 2014
. Responsible for effectively updating Pfizer CMC regulatory
documentation databases and dossier management systems.
. Interaction with the Global and Regional Regulatory Team (HUBs
colleagues, product principal, country strategist, other country PCOs)
in order to gather information regarding various product approvals.
. Submission of Post Approval changes to the Regulatory bodies (EU, ROW)
. Coordinating tasks effectively for closure of compliance issues and
regulatory notifications.
. Reviewing and assisting global post approval CMC change management
data and Delivering CMC information for regulatory submissions.
. Assist with the compilation of documentation for CMC regulatory
submissions in support of global marketing applications.
Documentation Control Specialist,
Ohm Laboratories Inc. (A Ranbaxy Group Company), New Jersey, USA
July 2012-March 2013
. Reviewed documents including SOPs, analytical procedures, validation
and stability protocols.
. Maintained product core dossier and product master files.
. Preparation, Review and updating the technical documents like key QA-
SOPs, Batch Manufacturing Records, Change control, Deviation etc.
. Assessed change controls and prepared submissions arising from the
change control process.
. Reviewing and reporting QA/QC documents as a part of CAPA.
. Headed the documentation procedures for Reduced Testing and Vendor
Qualification.
Skill Set Summary
Regulatory Skills
. Prepared, interpreted and reviewed effective regulatory strategies
utilizing 510(k), PMA, IDE, PDP submission processes in an eCTD format
for new and revised medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices in
a class setting.
. Attained wholesome knowledge on cGMP, cGLP, cGDP and GAMP guidelines,
and 21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 56, 58, 210, 211, 312, 314, 820 and ISO
13485.
. Comprehensive examination of case studies in four primary areas of IP
law - patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets in the
context of biomedical product development.
. Gained extensive knowledge on regulatory processes pertaining to
Pharmaceutical drugs (IND, NDA & ANDA) & Biologic's (BLA).
. Profound knowledge on methodological issues fundamental to clinical
trials, IRB submissions, investigator brochures, Trial Master Files
and prepared sample inform consent documents, clinical trial protocols
and case report forms.
. Proficient with policies and procedures pertaining to the
international markets (Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America).
As a part of class project, coordinated and developed an effective
international regulatory submission by observing all the regulatory
functions and regulatory incentives to facilitate an easy marketing
clearance.
. Sound understanding on labeling requirements (CDRH-OC) for container
label/package insert/medication guide & promotional labeling. In a
class setting reviewed and assessed labeling features for sample
medical devices by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Well
versed with advertising and promotional regulations (21 CFR 202).
Technical Skills
. Operating Systems: Windows XP/2000, Mac 0SX, Mac OS 8.6
. Expertise in MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe
Acrobat
Certifications and Affiliations
. 'Registered Pharmacist' certified by 'Pharmacy Council of India'
-December 2009.
. Achieved certificates of completion by accomplishing training modules
offered by the U.S. FDA under
1) CDRH Learn - QSR, PMN, Recall management, Establishment Registration and
Listing
2) CDER Learn - Drug regulation, labeling, compliance, and risk assessment.
. Active member of RAPS (Regulatory Affairs Professional Society).