Sankara Narayanan

Background

About Sankara Narayanan

I am an accomplished Quality Professional with over 18 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical formulation industry, encompassing parenteral, Oral Solid dosage, and API divisions. My extensive background spans roles in Quality Assurance (both corporate and site), Quality Control, and Analytical Development. My commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards, combined with my passion for tackling challenging tasks, makes me a valuable asset in any scientific environment. My recent role as a Group Leader / Manager in QA at Solara Active Pharma Sciences in Mangalore has equipped me with comprehensive expertise in various aspects of quality management. I have effectively overseen compliance and maintained Quality systems, including Change Control, Incidents, Deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and more. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in evaluating and implementing computer system upgrades to meet regulatory requirements, ensuring data integrity compliance. During my tenure at Biocon Ltd as Deputy Manager in Quality Assurance, I successfully harmonized and implemented quality management systems across multiple sites, fostering audit readiness at all times. I also contributed to the organization's digitalization project and managed vendor relationships to meet GAMP5 requirements. As a Research Scientist II at Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd, I demonstrated my analytical prowess by handling stability samples, method development, validation, and transfer for regulatory submissions. My expertise extended to LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and method lifecycle management, emphasizing data reliability and integrity. My earlier roles as Junior Executive in Quality Control at Orchid Healthcare and Executive in Quality Control at Global Pharmatech Pvt. Ltd further honed my analytical skills and quality management abilities. In addition to my technical acumen, I possess strong leadership capabilities, having mentored and managed teams, participated in audits, and supported regulatory compliance. My track record of enhancing team knowledge and performance underscores my commitment to excellence. I am enthusiastic about contributing my extensive experience, leadership, and dedication to quality to a forward-thinking organization seeking to excel in the pharmaceutical industry.