Mathivanan Rajagopal

Background

About Mathivanan Rajagopal

Post graduate with Strong background of 20 years in R&D, NPD and Process engineering in Dosage forms, having passion to grow people and delivering robust products. I have been associated with some of the leading brands like GSK, Malaysian Pharmaceuticals & Strides Arcolab. Currently employed with Cronus Pharma India Limited. Highlights: Formulation process development, upscale, technology transfer, Project execution and delivery based on regulatory requirement and timelines. Created sustainable differentiation for the company and customers through innovation, project life cycle mgt, Product Development, Technology Development. Hands-on with consumer research, formulation & product design from concept to launch. Strong understanding of various products in Global & Domestic markets. Deliver robust and consumer centric product innovations. Successfully executed fast track projects as well as Umbrella projects which involved Global Sites and multiple Global stakeholders. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO: Dosage forms - Tablets, Capsules, soft gelatin, semi-solids, oral liquids, injectables & Oral films PROCESS EXPERTISE: Implemented Formulation Development, Quality by Design and Risk Assessment Processes along with Improvised QMS Process. PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Collaborated with multiple global stake holders to execute and deliver projects as per timelines LEADERSHIP, STRATEGIC PLANNING: Provide vision and guidance in preparing the overall R&D strategic plan Built strategic plans for business to drive Innovation, improve margin and focused on well-being & sustainability. Leading team of Analytical scientist, formulation scientists and regulatory submission experts). SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: QbD formulation development, risk assessments, formulation risk assessments (pre-formulation), root cause investigation and DoE. OVERSEAS EXPERIENCE: 4yrs of heading R&D department