Bahar Ghobadi

About Bahar Ghobadi

I’m a passionate and detail-oriented Project Manager and Scientist with over 3 years of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. I thrive at the intersection of science and strategy,managing complex projects while also being hands on in the lab when needed.My background includes: • Leading cross functional teams to hit critical project milestones • Supporting regulatory submissions • Working in GxP environments with strong compliance knowledge • Conducting lab work including cell culture, purification, ELISA, PCR, and more • Writing and reviewing SOPs, technical reports, and scientific documentationI bring a strong mix of technical lab skills and project coordination expertise, along with excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills. I’m also proficient with tools like Smartsheet, Excel, and Microsoft Project.I hold a Project Management Certificate and Yellow Belt certification, and I’m passionate about driving efficiency, cross functional collaboration, and process improvements. My goal is to grow into leadership roles such as Project Manager or Lead in a biotech/pharma company where I can apply both my technical and organizational strengths.I’m currently open to new opportunities in: • Project Management (biotech/pharma/R&D) • Scientist / Research Associate roles • Remote, Hybrid or on site positions in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Irvine, or surrounding areasthat offer growth opportunities and competitive compensation.Let’s connect if you’re hiring for a results oriented, adaptable, and science savvy team player!

Experience

1. Drug Product Lab Associate

   Takeda

   Apr 2024 — Present · US

   Conducted multiple projects focused on enhancing drug product department operations.Developed new ideas and continuously revised SOPs through engaging presentations.Delivered professional presentations to communicate project progress, key milestones, and deliverables to otherteams.Executed activities within a cGMP aseptic environment (Grade A and B areas), ensuring strict adherence toaseptic processing standards and protocols.Qualified in cGMP aseptic gowning and performed Quality Assurance duties, ensuring compliance with regulatoryguidelines and maintaining sterile environments.Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Quality Control, Environmental Monitoring, Analytical QualityControl, and Validation teams, to ensure seamless operation and regulatory compliance.Maintained and reviewed product run sheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manufacturing reportsto ensure alignment with current Good Distribution Practices (GDPs).Monitored critical production processes in real-time using SCADA HMI, PROCON, Pi Vision, and Delta V, ensuringcontinuous compliance and product quality.Coordinated and validated hygiene-critical drug product processes, including lyophilization, isolators, and asepticmaterial transfer chambers (MTC), before, during, and after filling operations.Conducted integrity testing for filters and aseptic isolator gloves, ensuring system integrity and maintaining a sterileenvironment before and after production.Set up and calibrated equipment for various operations according to run sheets and schedules, optimizingproduction efficiency and reducing downtime.Worked with sterilization-in-place (SIP), cleaning-in-place (CIP), and vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP)operations to ensure conformity with sterile standards, and eliminate cross-contamination.Proactively identified process inefficiencies and collaborated with relevant teams to implement improvements,

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology BS-ALS

  2018 — 2021

• Madison Area Technical College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  2016 — 2018