Expert Details
Pharmaceutical Formulations, Nutraceutical Formulations
ID: 725428
India
Consultant to Zim Laboratories Ltd. from 1994 to 2000 for development of generic products in the areas of tablets, capsules, ointments and creams, and liquid orals; developed Omeprazole Enteric coated pellets and launched successfully in market.Consultant to VAPS Labs Pvt. Ltd. from 1999 to 2003 for development of generic products in the areas of tablets, capsules, ointments and creams, and liquid orals; launched iron tonic which went on to become market leader, antispetic lotion which was equivalent to Dettol in terms of efficacy, and an antacid equivalent to Digene gel and 30 such other generic products.Consultant to Arex Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. from 2003 to date for development of generic products in the areas of tablets, capsules, ointments and creams, and liquid orals; launched iron tonic and a multi vitamin nutritional supplement which went on to become a market leader.He developed a nutritional supplement for pregnant women to offer a once a day therapy, this product has been evaluated and is being taken for patenting.Developed an entire range of ARVs (26 products) in tablets, capsules and liquid oralsl; an immunosuppresant and two anti-tuberculosis drugs. Bio-equivalence established.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1990 | Degree: Ph.D (Tech) | Subject: Pharmaceutics | Institution: University Department of Chemical Technology, Mumbai |
| Year: 1986 | Degree: M.Pharm | Subject: Pharmaceutics | Institution: K.M.K college of Pharmacy, Mumbai |
| Year: 1983 | Degree: B. Pharm | Subject: Pharmacy | Institution: K.M.K College of Pharmacy |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2010 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: CKO | Department: Technical |
Responsibilities:Overall administration and control of organisation, clients' product dvelopment, trouble shooting, GMP audit, training and validation. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Ph.D guide in Pharmacy | Department: Research |
Responsibilities:Currently he is guiding five candidates for Ph.D in Pharmacy for the last two years and they are expected to complete in 2010. Additonal candidates can be taken by him (up to a maximum of 10). He can succsssfully conduct product development programmes and conduct GMP audit for Pharmaceutical Formulations Manufacturers. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2010 | Employer: V.M.H.P.Shah College of Pharmacy | Title: Professor in Pharmacy | Department: Pharmaceutics |
Responsibilities:2nd in Position in the organisation, he is involved in teaching and research of undergraduates, graduates and currently assists in product development work |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2002 | Employer: Vitaplus India Pvt. Ltd. | Title: Technical Director | Department: Pharmaceuticals |
Responsibilities:All Operations pertaining to the manufacturing and quality assurance of pharmaceutical formulations for the Indian and African markets. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1999 | Employer: Cibien Drugs and Pharmaceuticals P. Ltd. | Title: Director | Department: Pharma |
Responsibilities:All operations pertaining to the manufacturing of drug products including marketing. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1993 | Employer: Jenner Pharmaceuticals | Title: Manager | Department: Production Planning |
Responsibilities:Planning of production and marketing to insitutions. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Indian Pharmaceutical Association; Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India; Sindhi Medico Club, Mumbai; Pharmacy Council of India. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Registered Pharmacist in India; Recognised guide for Ph.D. in five (5) Indian universities. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Member Board of Studies for Pharmacy, Mumbai, India. |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Training at Nicholas Laboratories, Ltd. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has seven publications, eight scientific presentations, and four sets of study notes for different pharmacy texts. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| GMP training, audit, validation, product development, marketing management tools. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Developed vendors and suppliers for Indian and African market buyers for multi source generics and also nutiritional supplements. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
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| Hindi | |
| Marathi |