Saravanan Chinniah

Experience

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  CCM Duopharma Biotech (M) Sdn Bhd

  Jan 2004 - Apr 2006

  Microbiologist/Biotechnologist

  Worked as Microbiologist performing analysis of pharmaceutical products, developed methods for bio-studies, and performed bioassays using various analytical techniques and modern instruments. Familiar with USP, BP, AOAC, and JP requirements. Provide support to QA and production on contamination control, Environmental monitoring and process validation

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  IDS Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd

  Apr 2006 - Jul 2009

  Quality Assurance Manager

  Started as Microbiologist and subsequently promoted to supervisor QC and then appointed as the Manager in the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Department. Responsible for activity of the Quality Control/Quality Assurance department for documentation, testing, compliance, technology transfer, analytical method development, process validations and cleaning validation. Coordinated all QA/QC related activities between various ‘principals’ to introduce new products and manage changes to existing products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Planned and purchased instruments and equipment in addition to outlining work force requirements. Show less

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  Melaka Biotechnology Corporation

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2011

  Quality Assurance Manager

  Maintain lead responsibility for the Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) of Laboratory units to assure that Nonclinical laboratory studies are monitored throughout their conduct and reporting for compliance with GLP regulations. Responsible to drive all Food safety and QC related activities in the factory (3rd party contract manufacturing) and provide guidance to all factory teams on the implementation of Food Safety and HACCP requirements

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  Taylor's Education Group

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

  Laboratory Manager

  Responsible for setting up, operation and maintenance of all the specialized facilities under Division of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health Sciences which includes teaching resource labs, research labs, and service labs, Food Processing Pilot Plant, Pharmaceutical GMP Pilot Plant, Aseptic Cleanrooms and Sensory Evaluation Lab

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  British American Tobacco

  Jan 2014 - now

  Responsible for the Regional Quality and Analytics compliance and performance as well as to drive, build and strengthen regional Quality and Analytics capabilities in the ASPAC region. Provide direction and delivery on activities related to regional analytics agenda, supporting stakeholders within the ASPAC region and ensuring adoption of globally defined standards

  • Regional Analytics Manager

    Jan 2014 - now

  • Regional Analytics manager

    Jan 2014 - now