Premda Patel

Premda Patel

Production Chemist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Compounding Team Leader at Baxter International Inc.

  • Education

    • Australian College of Applied Psychology

      2018 -
      Master of Social Work - MSW
    • Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor's degree Pharmaceutical Sciences higher distinction

      Secured First Rank in B.Pharm and has been awarded Gold Medal by LORD BHIKHU PAREKH in my academic career during the annual convocation held on 11th January 2012.

    • La Trobe University

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Public Health (MPH)

      Successfully completed project on “An Analysis of the drug utilization pattern and effectiveness of anti-diabetic agents in a hospital", in 2015 as part of subject requirement of Action learning studies.

  • Experience

    • Restech Pharmaceuticals

      Sept 2011 - Jan 2012
      Production Chemist

      · Responsible for all production activities with respect to Good Manufacturing Practices.· Followed Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures to maintain a standard quality of in-process and finished products.· Examined physical parameters of tablets, capsules and pellets (weight uniformity, friability, hardness and disintegration testing) and stability testing (assay and dissolution testing) · Performed calibration of laboratory equipment as required by the department's established calibration program and GMP requirements· Documented and reported all observations and completed Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR), equipment log sheet to maintain Good Documentation practices· Maintained co-ordination with warehouse, QA, QC and engineering employees to rum shift activity smoothly· Performed Good Manufacturing Audits in all departments in order to dispatch standard quality of products· Performed analysis of all laboratory samples including raw materials, finished products against physical and/or chemical parameters, purified water and stability samples using analytical instruments and established analytical procedures and techniques. Show less

    • Claris Limited

      Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
      Quality Control Officer

      · Ensured the analysis of the in-process product/ finished product sample and on time and release of it as specified under regulatory norms and in-house standards.· Intimated the Manager Quality Control for any abnormality/failure of any finished product, product samples or in-process product testing and intimating the status of the same to International Regulatory Affairs (IRA), Quality Assurance and New Product Development.· Carried out calibration of all the analysis instruments as per the schedule.· Prepared the working standards as per the guidelines and pharmacopoeias.· Recorded all the data related to the testing online on a day-to-day basis.· Followed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies to maintain the standard quality of finished products.· Reviewed, verified and updated documentation as well as SOPs.· Involved in the investigation of any failure and out of trend data and closeout with planning, designing and execution of QC activities.· Provided technical troubleshooting support to other team members where appropriate and trained new employees on company policies and procedures.· Faced US FDA, ANVISA and internal audits and completed audit findings. Show less

    • People Energy

      Jun 2017 - May 2018

      •Assist with credit control, Debt recovery and disconnecting sites for non-payment.• Collection of overdue debt•Handling collection related complaints•Negotiating payment plans•Making debt collection calls on a day-day basis•Performing credit checks•Sending out overdue letters as per establishedguidelines and procedures•End to end Credit Control•Initiating and assisting in retiring manual processes with system automation•Implementation and testing of the Collections•Maintain and update debtor records•Help document and improve procedures•Allocating tasks to team members.•Creating Process documents and maintaining company records & data.•Assisting manager for any additional allocated task. Show less • Identifying customers in hardship segments and life support sites and assisting them.• Provide great customer service and efficiently handling and resolving customer inquiries, complaints and escalations.•Customer Concessions and Rebates.•Carry out ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required• Involved in assisting customer care, retention and collection team with their queries.• Allocating tasks to team members.• Creating Process documents and maintaining company records & data.• Assisting manager for any additional allocated task. Show less

      • Collection & Customer Care Specialist

        Nov 2017 - May 2018
      • Hardship & customer care Co-ordinator

        Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
    • Mojo Power

      May 2018 - Jan 2019
      Operations Specialist

      •On boarding customers and all new connections and managing record keeping.•Handling move out and disconnection requests.•Assisting customers at the earliest for best customer satisfaction.•Interaction with external & internal stakeholders.•Customer Concessions and Rebates.•Carrying our ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required

    • Wesley Mission

      Feb 2019 - May 2020
      Student case worker

      · Providing case management support that is consistent with the person-centred and with trauma informed care practices· Conducting initial assessment, developing case plans in consultation with each client, conducting regular case plan reviews specific to the needs of the individual· Liaising/working closely with internal and external services/agencies in-volved in the care and support of individual clients to ensure the best out-comes possible· Assisting clients, through referral to relevant agencies, in developing basic living skills that will prevent them from returning to a state of homelessness· Advocating for clients where necessary, including government departments, courts, and other service providers· Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of all client interactions and case plans/review Show less

    • SPD group of Companies

      Jul 2020 - Jun 2021
      Operations and Business Development Manager

      Develop company’s policies and procedures.Developing growth strategies and plans for the company.Organise and conduct meetings with CEO and follow up.Managing and retaining relationships with existing clientsIncreasing client base and develop professional relationship with builders.Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value propositionWriting business proposals and develop new relations.Negotiating with stakeholdersEvaluate business contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirement.Oversee the management of supplier/vendor product cost, quality and delivery performance.Direct and supervise the activities of purchasing agents to ensure effective performance of job duties.Seek and gain approval of executives to secure purchasing contracts with new suppliers or vendors.Continuously compare product prices and service quality to ensure a company gets the best deals on purchased products/services.Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment.Review and analyse all vendors/suppliers, supply, and pricing options.Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needsResearching business opportunities and viable income streamsFollowing industry trends locally and internationallyDrafting and reviewing process documents.Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements.Manage company’s processes for continuous improvement.Identify loopholes and indicate correct action plans that work in the company’s best interest.Ensure that all transactions are well documented.Preparing asset, liability, and capital accountAudit key documents and verify each transaction.Improve company’s cashflow, performance and contribute to team effort.Invoicing, record keeping and preparing payments. Preparing budget forecast.Take control of client’s credit and make collection for improving cashflow for the company’s profit. Show less

    • Partizan Health

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      Program Coordinator
    • Baxter International Inc.

      Aug 2021 - now
      Compounding Team Leader
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health Studies- Suicide, Violent Behaviour and Substance Abuse

      Alison
    • Project Management: Healthcare Projects

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Certificate course in management of COVID19

      Government Of Gujarat Health & Family Welfare Department
    • Communicating with Empathy

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Transpersonal Psychology

      Australian College of Applied Psychology
    • Epidemiology and prevention of COVID-19

      Gujarat State Pharmacy Council - India and Department of health and family welfare, India
    • The Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine, and Public Health, with Barton Poulson

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Strengthening Quality Assurance Systems for Medical Products

      USAID, John Hopkins Bloomberg school of Public Health
    • Health Systems Strengthening

      University of Melbourne
    • Addiction: A Community Issue

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Premda Patel
      Gold Medalist - Jan 2012