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Sankappa Rai Ph.D, PMP®

Sankappa Rai Ph.D, PMP®

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  • Skills

    Analytical Chemistry
    API Development
    Bid Processes
    Budgeting
    Budget Management
    Business Development
    Business Requirements
    Chemistry
    Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC)
    Chromatography
    Communication
    Contract Management
    Contract Research Organization (CRO)
    Customer Relations
    Digital Marketing
    Drug Development
    Drug Discovery
    Executive Management
    Financial Analysis
    GLP
    Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
    HPLC
    Key Performance Indicators
    Leadership
    Lead Generation
    Life Sciences
    Medicinal Chemistry
    Negotiation
    NMR
    Operational Strategy
    Organic Chemistry
    Organic Synthesis
    Organometallic Chemistry
    Pharmaceutical Industry
    Process Simulation
    Project Management
    Team Management
    Technical Operations
    Technology Transfer
    Validation (Drug Manufacture)

  • About me

    Seasoned Pharmaceutical professional with more than two decades of Industrial experience in Small molecule discovery, Development, CMC Project management and contract manufacturing (CDMO/CMO). Techno-commercial individual with deep understanding of process development, Technology transfer and commercial manufacturing of NCEs and APIs.

  • Education

    • Mangalore University

      1998 - 2000
      M.Sc Chemistry

    • Nehru memorial college Sullia

      1995 - 1998
      Bachelor’s Degree B.Sc

    • Government Junior College Sullia

      1993 - 1995
      P.U.C

    • DKZP HIGH SCHOOL

      1988 - 1991
      HIGH SCHOOL

    • Manipal Institute of Technology

      2008 - 2012
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Organic Chemistry

  • Experience

    • Strides Arcolab Limited

      Jun 2000 - May 2001
      Research associate

    • Syngene International Limited

      Jun 2001 - May 2009
      Associate Scientific manager

    • Advinus Therapeutics- A TATA Enterprise

      Jun 2009 - Jun 2013

      • Principal Scientist

        Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

      • Research scientist-II

        Jun 2009 - Apr 2012

    • Syngene International Limited

      Jul 2013 - Sept 2023

      Seasoned Pharmaceutical professional with more than two decades of Industrial experience in Small molecule discovery, Process Development, Technology Transfer, CMC, HPAPI, CDMO, CMO, Program Management, ADCs, Outsourcing, RFP ,Vendor managementTechno-commercial individual with deep understanding of process development, Technology transfer and commercial manufacturing of NCEs and APIs.Part of Syngene chemical development vertical responsible for Technical operation in the CRAMs business.Expertise:Technical operations:Early phase candidate development and clinical suppliesCMC development and support regulatory filings.Process development for the selected drug candidateProcess optimisation using QbD approachTechnology transfer and Technology adsorptionCommercial manufacturing and lifecycle managementCommercial:Strategizing the pricing for new business opportunitiesBranding and AdvertisingBusiness strategiesProgram management:Customer engagementOntime delivery and troubleshootingDelivery strategiesManage finance and service metricsQuality and Compliance:Drive compliance across the organisationRegulatory auditsIdentification of CAPA and implementation Show less Process development and scale up of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, GMP synthesis of APIs and advanced intermediatesLeading a team of over 40 team members to manage 20+ projects and responsible for meeting yearly business targetsEngaging clients to build strong alliances with global clientele in order to enhance current and new business opportunities Analyzing KPIs of various projects and growth potential of clients’ development programs to enable strategic decision making at the business unit levelParticipating in conferences, client visits and audits to facilitate discussions on projectsExpanding the business collaborations with the existing clients and support BD to bring new business to SyngeneIdentified suitable outsourcing partners based on infrastructure, equipment suitability, Quality systems, waste management systems and process safety in compliance to the normsImplemented technical solutions based on process safety parameters and HAZOP analysis Show less

      • Senior Group Leader at Syngene International Limited

        Jan 2021 - Sept 2023

      • Group Leader (API Development)

        Apr 2017 - Sept 2023

      • Senior team leader (API Development)

        Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

      • Senior Principal Investigator

        Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

      • Principal Investigator

        Jul 2013 - Mar 2015

    • TCG Lifesciences Pvt Ltd.

      Sept 2023 - Sept 2024
      Director, CDMO Operations

    • Aragen Life Sciences

      Sept 2024 - now
      Sr. Director, CMC, Technical Operation

      Process Development and Manufacturing of NCEs, APIs, and IntermediatesOverseeing end-to-end CMC and late-phase programsProcess Validation and commercial supply of NCEs, APIs, and IntermediatesAccountable for the P&L of Chemical Development SolutionsCustomer engagement and establishment of long-term strategic collaborations

  • Licenses & Certifications