FARHATHULLAH KHAN
Sharjah
Summary
Experienced manufacturing professional with over 18 years in the Biotech and Pharmaceutical industry, including extensive international experience. Skilled in managing vaccine production, optimizing processes, and improving operational efficiency. Proven leader with a strong track record in resource utilization, cost savings, and regulatory compliance. Known for analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as effective team leadership and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple countries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Production
Sanvita Bio-technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Sangareddy
02.2017 - Current
- Managing production processes while ensuring optimum utilization of resources to increase cost savings, quality, yields, output and efficiency of production
- Proven experience in Inactivated & Live Vaccine Production Management, Process Improvement 20% with in 1 Month
- Proficient in developing & streamlining systems with proven ability to enhance operational effectiveness and meet operational goals within the cost, time & quality parameters
- Experience in conceptualizing profitable production operations encompassing procurement, quality and industrial relations
- Well versed with the operations of equipment according to health, safety & equipment manuals
- A depth in enhancing production process operations, optimizing resource utilization, escalating productivity and operational efficiencies
- Possesses strong research, analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills
- Preparation of URS and other related documents for Equipment
- Conducting internal training programs related to the process SOP's for the production personal.
Project Manager
ME-VAC
Cairo
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Lab Scale Operations: Operation of Animal cell culture in suspension & Mono layer culture, Virus seed preparation in mono layer & suspension culture
- Manage research of cell culture based vaccine manufacturing processes
- Review technology development study protocols and process transfer and regulatory requirements
- Identify and implement process improvement strategies
- Coordinate with Research team & Operations to ensure successful completion of projects within time, performance and cost.
Assistant Manager
Ibrize Vaccine Center
Riyadh
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Started antigen production facility (Upstream & Downstream process) from basic to height
- Preparation and review of documents like SOP's, BMR, Formats, calibration records and Summary Protocols
- Bacterial Vaccine production, Inactivated bacterial antigen production
- Process optimization & Development
- Implementation of UF system for yield improvement.
Sr. Executive / Consultanth
Brilliant Bio-Pharma Limited
Hyderabad
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Upstream & Down Stream Operation for Viral & Bacterial Culture
- Optimization of fermentation parameters
- Reduce equipment down time
- Fermentation & filtration process improvement
- 5S Auditor for organization for implementation of 5S
- Data Analysis
- Route cause analysis.
Sr.Officer-Production
Indian Immunologicals Limited
Hyderabad
02.2006 - 03.2013
- Virus & Bacterial seed preparation and maintenance
- Scale up production of animal cell culture from lab scale to 10KL fermentor
- Handling of Manual, Semi-Automated & Complete Automated fermentation & Filtration system
- Protein purification & Concentration
- Worked on Westfalia, Sartorius, Millipore & Alfa Laval
- Process control and optimization for any changes introduced in the production
- Optimization of fermentation parameters
- Process optimization by growth curve study.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Scholars College, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
12-2011
Master of Arts - English Literature
Kakatiya University
05-2009
Bachelor of Education - Biology
AES College, Osmania University
05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
SVDC College, Osmania University
12-2004
Skills
- CGMP, Upstream and Downstream
- Fermentation Techniques
- Formulation and Filling
- Packing and Labeling
- Workforce and Time Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Staff Training and Development
- Schedule Preparation
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Performance Evaluations
- Key Performance Indicators
- Contract Management
- Policy Implementation
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- GMP for Animal Cell Culture, BIOZEEN, April 2009, BBL 393
- First Aid, St. John Ambulance Association, June 2009, SFA9740126
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Indian Statistical Institute SQC & OR Unit, November 2011, IIL/TQM/03
- Internal Auditor, Environmental Management System and Occupational Health & Safety Management System Consultants, December 2011, IA [Q /E/O] /010
Accomplishments
- Successful Product Launch: Managed the successful launch of a new vaccine, achieving a 95% success rate in clinical trials and meeting all regulatory requirements ahead of schedule.
- Process Optimization: Introduced a new fermentation process that increased yield by 25% and reduced downtime by 30%.
- Cost Reduction: Reduced manufacturing costs by 15% through effective resource management and process improvements.
- Training and Development: Conducted internal training programs, enhancing the skill set of the production team and increasing overall productivity by 10%.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Led cross-functional teams in multiple countries, resulting in the successful completion of a large-scale project under budget and ahead of schedule.
- 30% year-over-year improvement in department Productivity. Drove team to achieve best results in the company's history.
- World Citizen, Worked and lived in 4 countries. (India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt)
Languages
- Hindi - Native
- English - Proficient
- Arabic - Intermediate
References
- Dr. H.M. AZAD, +91-9392956331, m.azad_17@yahoo.com
- Dr. SATHISH PRASAD, +91-9900928118, mbiol.sp@gmail.com
Timeline
Manager Production
Sanvita Bio-technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - Current
Project Manager
ME-VAC
12.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Manager
Ibrize Vaccine Center
02.2014 - 08.2016
Sr. Executive / Consultanth
Brilliant Bio-Pharma Limited
03.2013 - 02.2014
Sr.Officer-Production
Indian Immunologicals Limited
02.2006 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Microbiology
Scholars College, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Master of Arts - English Literature
Kakatiya University
Bachelor of Education - Biology
AES College, Osmania University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
SVDC College, Osmania University
- GMP for Animal Cell Culture, BIOZEEN, April 2009, BBL 393
- First Aid, St. John Ambulance Association, June 2009, SFA9740126
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Indian Statistical Institute SQC & OR Unit, November 2011, IIL/TQM/03
- Internal Auditor, Environmental Management System and Occupational Health & Safety Management System Consultants, December 2011, IA [Q /E/O] /010
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