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Business Management Consultant

Syngene International Limited

Crisis Management Operation Lead-Pandemic (Biocon Group of Companies)

Handled program management for risk and safety operations, managed cross-functional teams, and supported business development (grants, contracts). Led alliance management and ensured compliance during FDA, GLP, and GCP audits. Contributed to strategic planning, delivery optimization, and enterprise risk management.

AGM Workplace wellbeing Operation management & Strategy Support 

Freelance Service Provider

Developed and executed business strategies for the energy and food sectors, aligning private equity investments with market needs and regulatory requirements. Led strategic alliances and collaborations, fostering high-value partnerships to drive growth. Implemented Key Account Management (KAM) frameworks, ensuring customer-centric solutions and long-term value creation. Conducted market analysis, aligning investment strategies with client objectives while balancing profitability, risk management, and ethical business practices to drive sustainable growth

Business Strategy Consultant

George Washington University

Managed R&D and research programs, ensuring compliance and quality for the Human Subject Protection Program. Oversaw protocols, operational management, and regulatory adherence across lab design, biosecurity, and animal research.

Lab Safety Director

University of Virginia

Supported R&D in life sciences, aligning operational protocols with research needs. Managed facility compliance, critical contracts, and advanced imaging programs. Led cross-functional training, leveraging expertise in regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and project management.

Research and Development Project Manager

Frost & Sullivan

Directed market research and strategic analysis for pharmaceuticals, focusing on new entities, cytotoxic substances, and diagnostics. Developed business strategies and operations insights, aiding companies in navigating industry complexities.

University of Guelph

Led research on ProP's role in E. coli as an osmosensor, studying its impact on cellular adaptation and environmental response. Provided critical insights into protein function and membrane localization

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Strathclyde

Screened MRSA strains and developed a bacterial phage detection system, ensuring product efficacy through meticulous research.

Doctoral Research Assistant

Led comprehensive study on Streptomycetes, focusing on growth, protein management, and cellular division; engineered genetic approaches.

Doctoral Fellow

Dr. Vinod Jyothikumar, Results-driven operations leader with a proven track record of transformative growth and setting new standards of excellence. Expertise includes C-suite management, alliance governance, and client relationship management within global life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agrochemical, and chemical business environments.  Specialist in GxP, CRAMS, digital manufacturing, SMART factories, Industry 4.0, and ESG investing, consistently delivering impactful solutions, boosting profitability, and increasing customer satisfaction.  Strong Key Account Management skills, cultivating and expanding relationships with strategic clients.  Develops and implements Go-To-Market strategies that drive market penetration and revenue growth.  Strategic acumen, business development expertise, and effective communication enable translation of complex concepts into actionable strategies.  Passionate about fostering collaboration and driving projects to success, committed to sustainable and ethical practices.

Dr. Vinod Jyothikumar

SUN PHARMA

Global Corporate Quality Audit Professional

Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd

A Quality Assurance professional in the Pharma/Healthcare sector with a strong inclination towards Quality Management Systems, Auditing and Compliance.

General Manager Quality Assurance 

Assistant General Manager

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Manager

Biocon

Associate Manager

Quality Compliance, Documents and QMS Harmonization and Trainings

Deputy Manager

Assistant Manager

Inoculum Development
Planning and allocation of work within group.
Validations of equipment 
Area requalifications 
Catering all the training needs on clean room concepts and behavior for the entire cross functional departments.




Validations

Supporting validation of equipments, preparing protocols and reports.
Area qualification / Qualification of clean rooms.
Environment and water monitoring at cGMP pilot plant.
Clean room Monitoring: Identification of the Environmental Isolates up to the species level & Maintenance of the cell bank of the Environmental Isolates
Gowning procedure qualification for clean rooms.
Isolation and molecular characterization of environmental isolates. 

Documentation

Preparation of validation protocols and reports.
Preparation of SOPs and BMRs.
Compilation and review of DMFs.
Preparation/review/maintenance of Quality records.

Milestones:
Designing of Training module on clean room concepts and clean room behavior.
Implementation of Kaizen principles like 5S and leaning of system with continuous improvement.
Handling of Audits held by health authorities, governing bodies, customers from different parts of the globe successfully.

Senior Executive

Development of inoculum for the fermentation of recombinant products.
Preparation and maintenance of standard culture cell banks.
Area re qualifications

Executive

I am a Quality professional in the Pharma/Healthcare sector with a six Sigma Black belt certified with over a 17+ years of experience in both Quality Assurance compliance and Quality control Microbiology with expertise in quality systems.
I am currently handling Corporate Quality Audits of all CMO sites, vendors, third parties of SUN Pharma and SUN affiliates globally.
I was heading the Quality Assurance Audit and Quality compliance, Vendor management and Training and development at Caplin Steriles limited.
Prior to above I was Heading Quality Control Microbiology Department handling Biologics products, Small molecules products and formulations business units of Syngene. Also involving in cGMP trainings, technical trainings, conducting internal and external audits, Handling of audits (Regulatory and customer) . 

Had the responsibilities of harmonization of cGMP documents across the five sites of the Biocon as a lean document system approach and to bring about common quality systems.

Expertise in handling Small molecules DS/ DP and Biosimilar products derived from Bacterial cell line,  Yeast Cell line and Mammalian Cell line.

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