Project Management Manager
Resume:
PRAKASH T CHANDRAN
Introduction
MBA Graduate with 15 years of versatile experiences in leading Pharmaceuticals & Research Organizations. As a Project Manager expert in establishing & maintain the systems for Project management. Drive the Project Management function in the development; the adoption of effective project management techniques and strategies to the development Project Tracking; Create & Execute plans for multiple development projects within one or more therapeutic areas
Experience Summary
Project Management
Strong Program/Project Management Skills: Master in Planning, Strong Leadership and Direction, Anticipation of bottlenecks and facilitate resolving them well in advance, Manage conflicts in use of shared organizational resources across the projects, Internal & External Alignment, Resource Management, Financial & Budget Management, Communication & Formal Communication Planning, Process Orientation, PMO Experience, Methodology & Frameworks, Operational & Long Term Thinking, Change & Risk Management, Client Relationship Management
Pharmaceutical R&D Experience: Experience in working with R&D focusing on the Development of Pharmaceutical Generic/Complex Generics Projects. Thorough understanding of Pharmaceutical drug development life cycle including Feasibility -New Project Proposals - API development/ API vendor evaluation - Process development – Process Optimization - Lab validation - pre-formulation studies - Analytical Methods Development – Prototype formulation development and optimization - stability studies – -Pilot Bio - Analytical Method Validation - Technology Transfer - Analytical Method Transfer – Ensure EB Material availability – Exhibit batches - Stability – Pivotal Bio - IP & Regulatory Process knowledge etc.
Develop and implement an efficient process for managing all of the tactical aspects of project development to include managing weekly R&D meetings, maintain accurate timelines of internal and external events related to the projects & provide weekly/monthly update documents, proposals and presentations
Accountable for Project Metrics, Project Kick off, Periodic Project Reviews, Meeting with Core Function Team, Stage Gate reviews, Monthly Status updates for Sr. Mgmt. - MIS
Participate and provide input into developing and maintaining ongoing project expenses and annual budgets
Build strong relationships with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary functional stakeholders to drive various project requirements in an efficient manner.
Personal Characteristics
Have the capability to build strong team dynamics of diverse individuals representing the various functions as part of project development.
With my 15 years of experiences in leading Generic Pharmaceuticals & Research Organizations help me to gain deep understanding of the Generic Pharmaceutical development process through the phases
Prior experience in Market research, Business analytics, Portfolio management, Cost Management and Intellectual Property Management in the Pharma industry are my ad on strengths
Possess thorough understanding of the Regulatory process and Intellectual Property issues as it pertains to ANDA filings
A proven ability to manage teams and possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Professional Experience
Deputy General Manager, Project Management
Eugia Pharma Specialties Ltd., (A Specialities product division of Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.) Shamirpet, Hyderabad, India: Aug 2015 – Till date
Establish & Maintain systems for Project management at Eugia. Drive the project management function in development and adoption of effective project management techniques and strategies, and create and execute plans for multiple development projects for different therapeutic areas. Currently, handling a portfolio independently, comprising more than 60+ Pharmaceutical formulation development projects of Solid oral and Injectable products for regulated markets
Single Point of Contact - Monthly Status updates to Sr. Mgmt. – MIS
Planning, Scheduling, troubleshooting and ensuring timely execution of projects towards pre-defined milestones and review schedules against delivery dates
Interact with product development team to understand requirements and priorities; Participate & conduct weekly review meeting to evaluate constraints with Functional Team
Develop plans for removal of constraints; Drive end-to-end planning for licenses, logistics requirements like RLD, API / RM / PM and others; highlight any delays which may occur and take corrective and alternative Solutions
Develop & Maintain Standard worksheets for all WIP projects
Risk Mitigation - Issues and Escalations Resolution - Identify bottlenecks
Ensure that all issues and escalations are closed with prescribed timelines to delivery dates are not impacted
Inventory and Material Management; Ensure availability of materials at right time for smooth project progress
Sr. Project Manager Pharma / PMO
Biological E Ltd. Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India: Jan 2014 – Aug 2015
Core Team Experience: Experience working in a core team environment & share the time of subject matter experts with project details. Work proactively with respective local teams & management on risk assessments and management.
Maintain comprehensive periodic (e.g. weekly, biweekly, and monthly) updates to Sr. Management, and develop governance, using various project & program management tools. Consolidated Project MIS & Reporting to Top Mgmt. with corrective actions.
Experience as a PMO Manager, role & responsibilities as follows
Ensures compliance of Project Management Practices
Develops & retains expertise in Project Management & PM Tools (MS Project)
The GOTO person for all Project Management requirements and guidance
Has stakeholder responsibility for all projects under purview for rigors of Project Management
Facilitates Project Tracking, Decision Support around Project Management & Project Reviews
Implementation of project management best practices and project management maturity model as an enabler of excellence in project execution.
Personal: Driven self-starter, Strong communication skills, Well organized and attention to detail, Comfortable working in teams, necessary to “follow-up/ “push” without alienating, Results oriented
Manager PMO / Project Manager
Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited, Gurgaon, Haryana, India: Aug 2008 – Dec 2013
Hands on Experience in various Generic Molecules/Projects for the Regulated Markets & Other Pharm-emerging Markets (Asia-Pacific)
Involved in planning, monitoring, budgeting and tracking of various generic projects through the entire lifecycle from project selection to registration and further on till launch in the concerned markets
As a PMO Manager:
Project Portfolio Management
Ensure the Stage Gate (Phase change) review meetings in time & takeaway lesson learned from the previous phase & apply the same into the upcoming Projects
Ensure Project milestones are met and the project does not deviate from the critical path
Interface Management among Global Project Management Office, Project-Managers, Project Controllers and Other Functional Heads
Have proven experience in managing large globally diversified project portfolio. Manage the delivery of projects focused on improving processes based on Project management methodologies.
Responsible for development and manufacturing of drug product in collaboration with CRO partners
Co-ordinate for launch activities and sourcing activities with Marketing Unit, especially for US Projects
Manage Project Change Process, New Project Proposals, Approvals and Re-approvals
Asst. Manager IPM
Dabur Pharma Limited, Sahibabad, Delhi NCR: Dec 2005 – Aug 2008
Search & updates - new patents
Experience in handling Patent Searches through various free databases (WIPO, USPTO, EPO, etc.) as well as Paid services (SciFinnder, IMS, STN, Questel, Etc.)
Interacts with patent analysts, inventors, client organizations and third parties
Budget/ Forecast Preparation - Project wise
Management & Maintenance of Patents/Applications
Overall Project Monitoring
Initiate to taking Freedom-to-operate Opinions
Maintain IP legal Budget and expense database & Para IV data depository
Sr. Executive Analytical Research
Ranbaxy Research Laboratories, Gurgaon, India : Dec 2001 – Dec 2005
Successful completion of all existing Projects transfer into eDMS
Preparation of Standard Test Procedures and Specifications for Formulations & API
Monitoring Laboratory/Sample Entry Records Information including HPLC, GC, IR, XRD, DSC, NMR, LCMS and Wet chemical Samples ensured Completeness and Accuracy
Preparing and Maintaining Stability Data Evaluation Sheet
Making Reports for the HOD on monthly productivity Status of the department and the laboratory work flow
Trainings & Achievements
Global Project Management Training, Mar 2011 – Graz, Austria
MS Project & Share Point
Global Project Management Training, May 2011 – Illinois Chicago, USA
Project Hand Book & Project Web-Applications
Global Project Management workshop, Feb 2013 – Frankfurt, Germany
Risk Management & Pre-feasibility/Feasibility Management
Global Project Management Training, Oct 2013 –Lake Zurich, USA
Advanced technology for Resource Management
Computer Skills
Expertize in
Project Management Methodologies
MS Project 2013
MS Visio 2013
Project Hand Book (Macro enabled Excel)
EPM (Enterprise Project Management)
Share Point
Database design with MS-Access
Web-Applications
Logic building with JavaScript
Advanced Concept of Information Technology
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
Educational Qualification
Executive MBA in Project Management & Pharmaceutical Management
from National Institute of Business Management,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
MBA E- Business (Annamalai University)
Included following areas
Project Management & Strategic Management - Software
Management Information System (MIS)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Management Concepts
E - Commerce, Applications and Securities
Data Base Management Systems (DBMS)
Financial and Management Accounting
Advanced Web Development and Design Tools
Global Marketing, Structured System Analysis and Design
PG Diploma: Computer Proficiency In System Management (CPISM) from APTECH
Included following modules
Database design with MS-Access
Logic building with JavaScript
Web site design and Publishing with Front page
Networking with Windows
Advanced Concept of Information Technology
MS Office (MS. Word, Excel, Power Point, MS. Project)
Graduation: B.Sc. Mathematics (1993-1996) University of Calicut, Kerala State
Mathematics (Main)
Statistics
Mathematical Economics
PERSONNEL DETAILS
Father’s Name
Late. Mr. T. Chandran
Contact No.
************@*****.***
Marital Status
Married
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam & Tamil
Hobbies
Music, Traveling & Reading
Current Salary
INR 21,50,000
Expected Salary
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Location
Willing to Relocate
Passport No.
H 8946107
Date of Issue
27/Jan/2010
Place of Issue
Delhi
Valid Visa
US Visa valid from May 2011 to Apr 2021
Reference
Will provide as per demand.
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