Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Professional with 19 Years Experience

Riteshkumar Patel

I-* East Garden Way

Dayton, NJ 08810

+1-848-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented and GMP-compliant PharmaceuƟcal Manufacturing Professional with hands-on experience in solid dosage producƟon, cleanroom operaƟons, and quality-controlled environments. Combined with over 19 years of medical experƟse in Ayurvedic and Allopathic pracƟce, bringing a unique strength in paƟent safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical understanding of pharmaceuƟcal products.

Experienced in tablet manufacturing processes including blending, granulaƟon, compression, and coaƟng, along with strict adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and FDA regulaƟons. Proven ability to maintain accurate documentaƟon, support audits, and collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure product quality and safety.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hikma PharmaceuƟcals, New Jersey

SaniƟzaƟon & Manufacturing Support Associate Oct 2025 – Present

• Performed rouƟne and deep cleaning of controlled manufacturing areas in compliance with cGMP and SOPs

• Maintained cleanroom standards, including gowning procedures and contaminaƟon control

• Prepared and applied approved cleaning and saniƟzing agents as per validated procedures

• Completed cleaning logs, batch records, and GMP documentaƟon accurately

• Supported QA inspecƟons, audits, and validaƟon acƟviƟes

• Collaborated with cross-funcƟonal teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operaƟons

• Followed OSHA safety standards and maintained a compliant work environment Raritan PharmaceuƟcals, East Brunswick, NJ

Blender Operator (Solid Dosage Manufacturing) Feb 2025 – Oct 2025

• Operated blending equipment for pharmaceuƟcal raw materials following BMR instrucƟons

• Performed granulaƟon processes (wet/dry) as per manufacturing requirements

• Assisted in tablet compression (tablet press) ensuring weight, hardness, and thickness compliance

• Supported tablet coaƟng processes (film coaƟng), including soluƟon preparaƟon and monitoring

• Conducted in-process quality checks (IPQC) such as weight variaƟon, friability, and disintegraƟon

• Maintained accurate Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) & Batch Packing Records (BPR)

• Performed line clearance, equipment cleaning, and changeover procedures

• Troubleshot common tablet defects (capping, sƟcking, laminaƟon)

• Ensured strict adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and safety guidelines

• Worked closely with QA/QC teams during inspecƟons and producƟon runs Monroe Family Medicine, New Jersey

Clinical Medical Assistant (Externship) May 2025 – Present

• Performed phlebotomy and specimen collecƟon for paƟents of all age groups

• Conducted EKG, glucose tesƟng, and rouƟne diagnosƟc procedures

• Assisted physicians during examinaƟons and treatments

• Maintained Electronic Health Records (EHR) and paƟent documentaƟon

• Managed front desk operaƟons including scheduling and paƟent intake Dayton Park Pharmacy, Dayton, NJ

Front Desk Associate Oct 2024 – Dec 2024

• Assisted paƟents with prescripƟons, billing, and insurance processing

• Maintained HIPAA compliance and paƟent confidenƟality

• Managed inventory and coordinated with pharmacy staff for smooth operaƟons Self-Employed Medical PracƟƟoner (India)

Private PracƟce Mar 2005 – Sep 2024

• Managed a full-service clinic integraƟng Ayurvedic and Allopathic treatments

• Specialized in chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders)

• Performed minor surgical procedures and wound care

• Delivered paƟent educaƟon and prevenƟve healthcare guidance

• Managed clinic operaƟons, documentaƟon, and compliance Shreeji Surgical Hospital & Laparoscopy Centre

Medical Officer Dec 2005 – Dec 2006

• Managed medical and surgical emergencies in ICU/ICCU seƫngs

• Assisted in surgeries and post-operaƟve care

• Specialized in cardiac emergency management

Navneet Memorial Hospital “Sushrusha”

Medical Officer Jul 2004 – Aug 2005

• Provided care in criƟcal care and emergency units

• Performed paƟent monitoring, resuscitaƟon, and emergency intervenƟons EDUCATION

CerƟfied Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Param InsƟtute of EducaƟon, Edison, NJ June 2025 Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) Gujarat Ayurved University, India Oct 2003

KEY SKILLS

PharmaceuƟcal Manufacturing

• Tablet Compression (Tablet Press)

• CoaƟng (Film/Sugar CoaƟng)

• GranulaƟon (Wet/Dry)

• Blending & Mixing

• IPQC TesƟng (Hardness, Friability, DisintegraƟon) Regulatory & Compliance

• cGMP / GDP / SOP Compliance

• Batch Records (BMR/BPR)

• FDA & Audit Readiness

• DocumentaƟon & Data Integrity

Cleanroom & OperaƟons

• Gowning Procedures

• Line Clearance & Changeover

• Equipment Cleaning & ValidaƟon Support

• ContaminaƟon Control

Clinical & Medical ExperƟse

• Phlebotomy & EKG

• PaƟent Care & DiagnosƟcs

• Chronic Disease Management

• Emergency & CriƟcal Care

SoŌ Skills

• AƩenƟon to Detail

• Team CollaboraƟon

• Problem Solving

• Time Management

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