Jahan M.D. Ershad M. Pharm

Scientist, New Product Launch (Process Development), Global R & d @Apotex Inc.

Responsible for the supervision of and providing assistance with technical support projects for the improvement of new and current product formulations and processes, launch and demonstration batches, to ensure the manufacture of high-quality products, and the use of efficient manufacturing processes at all Apotex sites. • Investigates formulation and process deficiencies for current products being manufactured in order to determine the causes and to recommend and implement solutions for improvement. • Perform complex problem solving and decision-making tasks on floor. Provide solutions and suggestions for technical problems encountered by team members. • Initiate and conduct the investigation for all out of specification results and product manufacturing chronic issues. Utilizes advance problem-solving techniques and tools to identify root causes and determine course of action. • Provides technical support to QA for investigation, Regulatory affairs with product submission documentation for all major process changes. • Anticipates how multiple activities come together and orchestrate to accomplish a common goal and consistently achieves deliverables. • Monitors and supervises the full-scale manufacture of products, as required, to provide technical support and/or technology transfer to the manufacturing departments. • Writes investigational reports, project summaries, project updates, and provides recommendations, as required. • Responsible for training, providing guidance to and overseeing Technician and Technologist in New Product Launch regarding the performance of their activities. Assists Manager in performance reviews.