Md. Abrar Mahir Khan

Experience

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  Incepta Vaccine Ltd.

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Production Officer

  * Aseptically perform blending & formulations* Perform Lyophilization* Prepare SOP's

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  Incepta Vaccine Ltd.

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  Associate Sr. Officer, Production

  • Aseptically perform blending & formulations.• Develops standard operating procedures and batch records, reviews/approves design documents, leads investigations, solves problems to root cause, implements corrective actions, implements change controls, executes qualifications, trains others on unit operations, and leads improvement projects.• Lyophilization (Freeze drying) cycle development. (Rabies, Meningococcul).• Perform conjugation of Polyribosyl Ribitol Phosphate with Tetanus Toxoid (PRP-TT) using size exclusion chromatography (SEC).• Interfacing with process automation systems and electronic business systems (e.g., SAP)• Leads complex deviation (DR) investigations to adequately identify root cause and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) to prevent reoccurrence.• Supporting Qualification and validation related activities. Show less

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  Square Pharmaceuticals PLC

  Dec 2014 - now

  • Lead a team of 07 members (including 03 indirect reports) responsible for conducting sourcing and purchasing activities of Analytical & Process Instruments, CRS, Columns, Reagents, Spares, and Consumables. We carefully consider specifications, price, and historical data during the procurement process.• Supervise contract manufacturing activities in both domestic and international CMO markets, aiming to promote company growth and interests. Identify potential products that could be offloaded and oversee their manufacturing through contract or toll agreements with suitable partners.• Actively source new products and maintain relationships with local and foreign vendors. This involves meticulous planning to identify potential vendors for instrument purchase, conducting thorough scrutinization of requisitions, exploring various sources, and analyzing both cost and quality of instruments.• Work as a project manager responsible for budget preparation, procuring all instruments as per project schedule, arranging installation and hand over.• Responsible for sourcing and procuring various analytical lab informatics services & software, including CSV, DIRA, ERP, CDS, LIMS, and standalone software.• Outsource critical analytical test services from external laboratories, specifically for QC, ARD, microbiology, and R&D.• Prepare cost estimates, managing design or scope changes, reviewing offers, and leading commercial negotiations with selected vendors.• Identifying potential risks, develop and implement contingency plans for our critical suppliers and vendors.• Proactively plan and develop alternative vendors, ensuring a smooth supply chain during contingency periods and capitalizing on price benefits.• Actively participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training personnel based on job requirements.• Monitoring & evaluating the performance activities of team members. Show less • Manage the procurement of manufacturing process, development and quality control related equipment.• Explore new sources and technologies.• Coordinator of Employee Resource Planning systems (SAP, LIMS and EQMS) and other Informatics systems (CDS, SDMS) related to process and quality operations.• Develop and source packaging materials for product development.• Carry out new projects assigned by management. So far completed two projects – Implementation of LIMS & Hormone QC Lab Setup projects. Show less

  • Manager, Technical Services Department

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Executive (Deputy Manager), Technical Services Department

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Senior Executive (Assistant Manager) - Technical Services Department

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Executive (M-14)-Technical Services Department

    Jul 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Executive (M-15) - Technical Services Department

    Dec 2014 - Jun 2016