Zahir Jaffer

Experience

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  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Lab Trainee

  Conducted multiple transformations of X-Blu1 cells with PUC-6 insert via electroporation to standardizing procedure for developing a library for cloning gene X isolates from Human Lymphocytes.Optimized the process by testing transformation efficiency during different growth phases of X-Blu-1 cells.Carried out bulk media, antibiotic and buffer preparation as well as DNA cloning.Used QIAGEN mega prep kit for plasmid DNA extraction and purification.

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  Biotechnology Industry Organization

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  BIO 2011 Volunteer

  Participant initiation for Biomanufacturing Track Seminars

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  Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

  May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Research Trainee

  Master techniques for production, purification of Resistin, REML-ß, FIZZ-1 and HIMF proteins from transformed mammalian cells.Focus on individual project in collaboration with Dr. Irina Kolosova for expression of ∆DCN-GFP protein beginning with primer design and cloning into pEGFP-C1 expression vector followed by transient expression in mammalian cell lines by lipofectamine 2000 transfection.Perform basic troubleshoot on obstacles encountered such as ∆DCN cloning primer design, absence of ∆DCN membrane expression as well as strategies for future functional assays.Identify possible ligands for ∆DCN surface receptor using Co-Immunoprecipitation involving use of Anti-FLAG M2 Magnetic Beads. Design suitable protocol post completion and successful identification of ligand. Show less

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  Kymanox

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Project Analyst

  Research and analyze possible revenue streams for Kymanox, D.C. Operations.Conduct in-depth analysis for ongoing technical projects.Conduct intensive market research for identification of potential client and partner firms.Focus on defining, measuring, analyzing, improving and controlling current biomanufacturing processes by application of Quality by Design as well as professional project management methodologies.

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  Kymanox

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2013

  Technical Project Manager

  Developed best practices for process validation quality control and quality assurance (QC & QA). Developed templates for bulk drug substance and drug product overall validation master plans. Review validation summary reports for NDA/BLA submission to the FDA. Conduct in-depth analysis for ongoing technical projects focused on bulk drug substance manufacturing process and parameter controls. Exposure to validation of automated equipment and process control systems in biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical facilities using GAMP 5 and other guidelines. Representative at business development networking events and other client focused activities. Show less

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  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2017

  Senior Manager - Product Strategy and Business Development
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  Blumen Biovitals Healthkare Pvt. Ltd.

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2022

  Co-Founder and Director - Product Development and Business Development
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  AeroDel Technologies

  Jan 2022 - now

  Co-founder and Head of Product