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.

+91-767*******

E-Mail

acyrvj@r.postjobfree.com

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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