Chintakayala Alekhya

About Chintakayala Alekhya

Around 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical industry.6+ years of experience in External Partnerships with good understanding of sourcing and procurement activities of RLD,API, Excipients, Impurities in pharmaceutical industry along with vendor relationshipsPharmaceutical professional with more than four years of industrial experience in the field of analytical research and development of Peptides.Possess strong communication, collaboration and team building skills with proficiency at grasping new concepts and utilizing the same in a productive manner.Love to travel,enjoy paintings and believe in equity!

Experience

1. Manager- Sgd Partnerships

   Sandoz

   Oct 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Responsible for sourcing and managing partnerships to acquire reference listed drugs (RLDs) required for regulatory submissions, clinical studies, and product development- SPOC for CREATES ACT for Sandoz developmental sites of India, Slovenia, Kundl and BTD-Hoki- This role ensures compliance with internal policies, regulatory guidelines, and cost-effectiveness, while maintaining strong supplier relationships to support the organization’s strategic objectives.1. Strategic Sourcing & Partnership Development• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for RLDs and comparators in alignment with company goals and timelines.• Identify, evaluate, and establish partnerships with external suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers.• Negotiate terms, contracts, and pricing agreements to ensure optimal cost, quality, and supply chain reliability.2. Supplier Relationship Management• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners to ensure long-term collaboration and trust.• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and implement corrective actions when necessary.• Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, ethical practices, and regulatory requirements.3. Operational Execution• Manage the procurement lifecycle, including forecasting, ordering, and logistics for RLDs and comparators.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Quality Assurance, and Legal) to define sourcing requirements.• Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet project timelines without compromising quality.4. Compliance & Risk Management• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g, FDA, EMA) related to RLD procurement and handling.• Mitigate risks in the supply chain by developing contingency plans and diversifying suppliers.• Maintain detailed documentation for audit readiness and regulatory submissions.

Education

• St.Lawrence High School, Mumbai

  SSC, Regular

• Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

  B.Pharmacy

  2008 — 2012

• NMIMS_Hyderabad

  PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management

  2018 — 2019

• University of Hyderabad

  PG diploma , Project Management

  2016 — 2017

• JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty - "Ootacamund"​

  M.pharmacy, Analytical Chemistry and Quality assurance

  2012 — 2014