Product Development Project

AMARNATH MAITRA, PHD

**** ******* ***; Libertyville, IL 60048

********.******@*****.***; Cell: 847-***-****

SUMMARY

Action oriented and engaged associate with project management and diverse technical background. Managed multiple projects for new product development and science and technology platforms. Managed product development projects from ideation, formula development and qualification resulting in commercialization. Effectively built technical teams and collaborated with cross-functional members to deliver new products aligned with business goals. Created external and internal partnerships that resulted in implementation of new technologies and lab capabilities. Directed and developed new associates through training and development.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ø WRIGLEY, Senior Product Development Scientist: 2015- May 2016 Ø WRIGLEY, Senior Technology Scientist: 2010- 2014 Ø JOHNSON AND JOHNSON, Post Doc. Scientist: 2008-2010 EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Ø CEM, Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL Ø PhD, Microbiology & Immunology, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Ø MS, Microbiology, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Ø MS, Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India Ø BS, Chemistry, University of Calcutta, Calcutta, India KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ø Managed projects that resulted in product launches in Russia, Saudi Arabia and Kenya Ø Led multiple complex projects that led to category growth (1st Yr NSV> 6M USD) Ø Actively led PD in cross functional projects that resulted in accelerated product launches Ø Influenced project direction using design thinking that resulting in superior product launch Ø Managed reapplication of product to new market resulting in fast track launch Ø Formulated products at benchtop, pilot plant and factory levels Ø Optimized product formulations using DOE and sensory testing data Ø Conducted material and product qualification resulting in product compliance Ø Completed qualification trials for new to market products Ø Created finished product and manufacturing specifications for all new products Ø Partnered with external suppliers to deliver on COGS targets (2-4% reduction) Ø Published 4 peer reviewed publications that supported oral care benefits of chewing gum Ø Filed 4 patents at Wrigley with one resulting in licensing opportunity by external company Ø Conducted qualitative consumer focus group research resulting in new claim identification Ø Supported claim substantiation from ideation, roadmapping, internal testing and clinical study Ø Implemented Mars/Wrigley signature processes such as factory handover, specifications management AMARNATH MAITRA, PHD PAGE TWO

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wrigley, Chicago, IL 2015 – May 2016

Sr. Product Development Scientist

Led different aspects of product development from concept, scoping, formula development qualification, factory scale up and commercialization. Completed product qualification at factory, created finished product and manufacturing specifications for new products in various markets.

• Developed products for various Wrigley scale brands (Extra, Orbit and Juicy Fruit)

• Launched products for international markets (Russia, Saudi Arabia and Kenya) (Inc NSV > 2M USD)

• Effectively communicated project progress and risks through stage gate process

• Developed products at all scales of operation (bench top, pilot plant and factory)

• Partnered with cross functional teams (Marketing, Supply, Legal, Regulatory, Sensory) resulting in NPD

• Optimized product quality and performance through DOE process and sensory testing

• Created finished product and manufacturing specifications for new products

• Identified and communicated project risks to upper management

• Led product optimization projects for cost savings (2-3% reduction) Wrigley, Chicago, IL 2010 – 2014

Sr. Technology Scientist

Identified external partners and new technologies under oral care research platform resulting in enhanced scientific credibility, delivering new product development opportunities and supporting new product claim.

• Conducted clinical study supporting ‘on pack’ claim for new product

• Supported new research initiatives impacting Oral Care claims of chewing gum

• Managed research projects with external partners that supported new claims development

• Investigated new technologies and raw materials resulting in new ‘active’ identification

• Created new testing methodology to support product claims and quality optimization

• Conducted qualitative consumer focus group research resulting in new claim identification

• Published 4 peer reviewed publications that supported oral care benefits of chewing gum

• Filed 4 patents at Wrigley with one resulting in licensing opportunity by external company

• Developed and implemented new technologies that resulted in 50% resource savings JOHNSON & JOHNSON, Skillman, NJ 2008 – 2010

Post Doc Scientist

Developed new methods for Oral care research that supported claims and new ingredient research. Conducted clinical study by validating new instrument and technologies

• Performed competitive product analysis and patent landscape of technologies

• Created new method for Oral care application and support claims

• Led new ingredient research for novel oral care benefits

• Designed and aligned technical qualification project by execution and analysis of clinical studies and literature searches

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