TAHA KHAN
Deputy Manager Quality Control
Karachi, Sindh,SD
Summary
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Technical Assessor and ISO 19011 certified pharmaceutical professional with nearly a decade of experience in Research & Development and Quality Control. Holds a Bachelor\'s degree in Applied Chemistry from the University of Karachi and an MBA from the Institute of Business Management. Proven track record of contributing to high-impact projects at Getz Pharma, one of Pakistan\'s leading pharmaceutical companies. Expertise in R&D and QC, combined with strong analytical skills, drives innovation while ensuring compliance in pharmaceutical development. Committed to advancing industry standards and fostering excellence in all aspects of the role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager, Quality Control
Searle Pakistan Limited
01.2024 - Current
- Manage the raw material, finished goods sections and stability section by ensuring smooth planning and execution within allocated quality hours.
- Supervise the compliance and release of raw materials and finished goods in SAP/LIMS.
- Develop inspection plans, generate purchase requisitions (PR), and make user decisions in SAP.
- Execute all activities in alignment with ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 standards, ensuring product testing complies with standard requirements.
- Troubleshoot instrument issues, liaise with vendors, and resolve problems efficiently.
- Oversee the inventory of chemicals, glassware, and columns, ensuring their timely availability for analytical tasks.
- Address queries related to DRAP and other regulatory bodies.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of local drug laws, PIC/s guidelines, WHO guidelines, and ISO/IEC 17025: 2017.
- Identify and manage Quality Risk Management, Deviations, CAPA, OOS/OOT, Non-conformances in Quality Control processes.
- Ensure QC laboratory activities comply with QMS, GLP, EHS, ISO/IEC 17025: 2017, and local/international regulatory standards.
- Prepare Quality Control dossiers in CTD format for regulatory submissions.
- Assess financial feasibility and streamline procedures to reduce costs.
- Oversee and manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets throughout the year.
- Facilitate the Tech Transfer of Analytical Procedures for Finished Goods from other plants to Quality Control.
- Lead the Proficiency Testing Program at Searle Pakistan Limited.
- Conduct training needs assessments, design training plans, and implement succession planning for internal and external audits.
Associate Manager, Quality Control
Searle Pakistan Ltd.
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervise vendor qualification, method development, trial and development, method validation, CDP, and stability studies.
- Evaluate and introduce new or alternate sources of raw materials (API/Excipient/Packaging) in compliance with GMP standards.
- Manage the validation and verification of analytical methods for API and finished goods.
- Lead the development of analytical methods for API and finished goods.
- Oversee the transfer of analytical procedures for API and finished goods to Quality Control, providing necessary training.
- Conduct stability study programs for new and existing products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage the impurities inventory, ensuring timely availability for analytical activities.
- Establish and implement ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory standards.
Deputy Manager
SJG Fazul Ellahie Pvt. Ltd.
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Supervise vendor qualification, method development, trial and development, method validation, CDP, and stability studies.
- Evaluate and introduce new or alternate sources of raw materials (API/Excipient/Packaging) in compliance with GMP standards.
- Manage the validation and verification of analytical methods for API and finished goods.
- Lead the development of analytical methods for API and finished goods.
- Oversee the transfer of analytical procedures for API and finished goods to Quality Control, providing necessary training.
- Conduct stability study programs for new and existing products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage the impurities inventory, ensuring timely availability for analytical activities.
- Establish and implement ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory standards.
Assistant Manager, Research & Development
Getz Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Lead and mentor a team of three, fostering their professional development and ensuring they reach their full potential.
- Responsible for transferring analytical methods to the new Astola plant at Getz Pharma, including Method Development and Validation.
- Collaborated with the Business Development and Supply Chain departments to identify and select new or alternative sources of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
- Managed the analytical evaluation of new/alternate API sources and their integration into the system in compliance with GMP guidelines.
- Led the induction of new API sources through change alerts and risk assessments.
- Supervised Analytical Method Validation and Verification processes for APIs and Finished Goods.
- Directed Analytical Method Development for APIs and Finished Goods.
- Ensured the successful transfer of analytical procedures for APIs/Finished Goods to the Quality Control team, providing necessary training.
- Led efforts to optimize existing analytical methods, improving cost-efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented particle size testing methods for APIs, enhancing the dissolution profile.
- Conducted in vitro studies to compare generic products with innovator products.
- Standardized working standards against reference standards for consistency and reliability.
- Proficient in creating Inspection Plans for result recording, change alerts, and Purchase Requisitions (PR) within SAP.
Trainee - Sr. Executive
Getz Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 12.2018
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Institute of Business Management
Master of Science - Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology
University of Karachi
Higher Secondary school Certificate - Pre Engineering
D.J. Sindh Government Science College
Science - undefined
S.T. Paul's English High School
Skills
SAP Power User
Certification
ISO 19011 Audit Management System - TUV Austria
Accomplishments
· Achieved cost savings of 1.0 Million by optimizing HPLC analytical method runtime and sequencing at Searle Pakistan.
· Reduced budget expenditures by 2.0 Million through efficient management of impurity standards.
· Enhanced HPLC utilization by 40% through the reduction of sequence time for analytical evaluations, ensuring optimal efficiency.
Timeline
Deputy Manager, Quality Control
Searle Pakistan Limited
01.2024 - Current
Associate Manager, Quality Control
Searle Pakistan Ltd.
12.2022 - 12.2023
Deputy Manager
SJG Fazul Ellahie Pvt. Ltd.
12.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager, Research & Development
Getz Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2021
Trainee - Sr. Executive
Getz Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology
University of Karachi
Higher Secondary school Certificate - Pre Engineering
D.J. Sindh Government Science College
Science - undefined
S.T. Paul's English High School
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Institute of Business Management
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