Natasha Masand

About Natasha Masand

A hands-on scientist who uses her engineering principles in development and optimization of drug product development for solid dosage forms.Has a thorough understanding of cGMP regulations. Expert in working with equipments from bench scale to manufacturing scale.Have tremendous experience in troubleshooting equipment and process parametersWork closely with analytical group on understanding the physical and chemical properties of compounds to use in designing the formulation and manufacturing process Also work with Regulatory group for preparation of CMC documentation for IND/NDA filingFamiliarized with ICH Q8, Q9 and Q10 guidelines for product development and robustnessWritten SOPs for equipment as well as for clinical study protocolsSpecialties: Formulation and process development for solid dosage formsTook various roles when part of the Women at Gilead employee resource group global leadership teamCommunications Co-lead, Programming Co-lead and Circles Co-lead 2022Led programming events by hosting workshops, speaker series and panel discussions.Led efforts in launching Women at Gilead Global Yammer page. Email and yammer communications sent to plus members and allies globally.Conducted pulse surveys to understand needs of members, analyzed results and presented to HR and benefits team resulting in policy changes and added benefits to employees during the pandemic

Experience

1. Principal Scientist

   Gilead Sciences

   Jan 2025 — Present · Foster City, CA, US

Education

• University of Southern California

  M.S., Chemical Engineering

• University of Mumbai

  B.S., Chemical Engineering

Skills

• Biotechnology
• U.s. Food and Drug Administration (Fda)
• Hplc
• Validation
• Biochemistry
• Formulation
• Pharmaceuticals
• Drug Development
• Cell Culture
• Quality by Design
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Fda
• Process Simulation
• Gmp
• Technology Transfer