Balaji N
Associate Director at Jubilant Biosys Limited
- Role
- Associate Director at Jubilant Biosys Limited
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Balaji N
Summary:Problem-solving professional having strong interpersonal skills and business acumen with 25+ years of expertise in managing industrial research laboratories, planning research and working in dynamic, fast paced environments.Highlights:Jubilant Biosys Limited - Bengaluru, India Head & Principal Scientist (Analytical Laboratory): 2013 to CurrentGroup Leader: 2011 to 2013Sr. Research Scientist: 2008 to 2011Deputy Manager: 2006 to 2008• Designed and executed approximately 250 research programs in Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery with focus on Quality Control and Quality Assurance.• Drove the design, development and setup of two greenfield analytical labs including generating equipment specifications, purchase negotiations and qualification of the equipments through installation, operation and performance stages.• Developed and implemented analytical protocols to identify and purify small organic molecules, including raw material testing and in-process testing.• Successfully managed CapEx (Rs 35 Crore), OpeEx (Rs 30 Crore) budgets and implemented cost savings of Rs 80 Lacs.• Launched and Implemented work-flow systems (e-Analytics & CMS) to automate sample submission, storing analytical results and maintaining databases.• Managed and trained a team of 35 direct reports including scientists and staff members to achieve best in class capabilities for drug discovery.• Mentored employees for their career growth and developed succession plans to promote a vibrant work culture.Top Three Technical Contributions:• Separation & purification of EN3356 for the treatment of Castration resistant prostate cancer.• Chiral separation/diastereomers purification of penultimate stage to P2X4 receptor used for central nervous system.• Chiral method development & purification of diastereomers of BRD4: major target of BET inhibitors for NUT midline carcinomaAwards & RecognitionsJubilant Biosys :• Chairman\'s \"TranZformers Of The Year\" Award: 2021• Certified Lean 6 Sigma Yellow Belt Practitioner: 2019• Best Team Scientific Award (Analytical & CMS): 2017• Best Scientific Team Member Award (Sanofi-2 Project): 2017• Best Scientific Team Member Award (Sanofi-1 Project): 2016• Best Scientific Team Member Award (Sanofi-2 Project): 2016• Best Scientific Team member Award (Endo Project): 2013• Best Scientific Team Member Award (Eli Lilly Project): 2011• Best Team Service Support Award: 2010• Best Scientific Team Member Award (Eli Lilly JLTLL7 Project): 2010• Best Scientific Team Member Award (CIMS Project): 2009• Best Scientist Award: 2008
Experience
Associate Director
Jul 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
Bharathidasan University
Master of Science - MS, Industrial Chemistry
Vellore Institute of Technology
Doctorate of Philosophy, Analytical Chemistry
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
Bioinformatics Institute of India
PG Diploma , in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
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