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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

DuPont

Senior Safety Consultant, Global DuPont, 2006 till present 	
PSM Manager , Solae, Memphis, TN (2000 - 2006)
Senior Engineering Associate, Technical, DuPont Crop Protection, El Paso, IL (1988 - 2000)
Senior Engineer, Technical, DuPont Biochemicals, Belle, WV (1975 - 1988)
Engineer, Technical Service, DuPont Plastics Department, Washington, WV (1972 - 1975)
Engineer, R&D, DuPont Plastics Department, Experimental Station, Wilmington, DE (1969 - 1972)

MULTIPLE OPERATIONAL ROLES

Senior Safety Consultant

Antoni J. (George) Mickiewicz has retired after working in DuPont for 53 years.   George worked as a full-service employee in the first 37 years of his career and as an independent consultant in the last 16 years. Since joining DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) consulting business in 2006, as an independent consulting resource, George has served as a Senior Consultant providing Risk Management, Contractor Management, Process and Workplace Safety systems evaluation, current state performance identification, competency assessments, best practice improvements and implementation guidance/assistance to the following industries: petrochemical, steel, pharmaceutical, logistics, fertilizer, liquid gas and petroleum distribution systems, industrial and home garage doors manufacture, aluminum rolled and extruded products, energetics/explosives, power generation and distribution, food/grocery warehousing, sanitation, nickel & calcium carbonate and coal mining, nickel chemical extraction. He has provided this assistance in India, Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, New Caledonia, Puerto Rico, Colombia and USA. He also aided in improving DSS PSM offerings and facilitated a DuPont Logistics team to create a DSM (Distribution Safety Management) standard for the DuPont global distribution group.  Risk and Process Safety Management (PSM) is the application of governance and management controls to operations involving hazardous materials and processes in a way that hazards are identified, eliminated, understood, mitigated and controlled so that related injuries, events and catastrophes can be prevented.  
Areas of Specialization
•	HSE/SHE & Process Safety Management (PSM), global experience in assessing, recommending improvements, training, implementing, and successfully applying related processes and systems
•	Applying continuous improvement processes to establish, implement and apply HSE/SHE & PSM in  plant sites and corporate headquarters
•	Personal leadership, networking, leveraging, implementation, organization, and people development

Education	
	Master of Science (Chemical Engineering) University of Detroit 1968-1969
	Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering) University of Detroit 1965-1968
                  Associate Chemistry,  Saint John Fisher College, Rochester, NY 1963-1965
                  Abbey School, Trinidad, WI   (Secondary) 1956-1962 
                  Colegio El Calicanto, Maracay, Venezuela (Primary)  (1951-1956)
	Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

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