K ANANDA SANDHYA
Hyderabad,Telangana
Summary
As a PMP certified professional with over 17 years of pharmaceutical AR&D experience, I am currently leading projects at Galenicum Health India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad for Galenicum Health SLU, Spain. My expertise includes technology transfer, operational activities, and managing diverse pharmaceutical products like Drug Device Combinations, Complex Peptides & Protein and Regular Molecules across various dosage forms. Skilled in leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving. I excel in driving successful change and achieving optimal outcomes amidst individual and team differences. With a flexible and positive approach, I ensure effective project management, making me a valuable asset to any pharmaceutical organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead - Project Management
Galenicum Health India Private Limited
01.2022 - Current
- Leading global pharmaceutical projects from inception to commercialization, encompassing strategic planning, development, and regulatory approval
- Developing comprehensive Smart Sheet and Project Charter to outline project plan, milestones, and budget, gaining consensus from internal stakeholders
- Independently managing and coordinating projects, tasks, schedules, and project reporting to stakeholders, ensuring seamless progression from project initiation to commercial launch and operations
- Monitoring project budget and ensuring adherence to allocated budgets, resulting in successful delivery of projects on time and within budget constraints
- Collaborating effectively with Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs) to drive the success of projects
- Facilitating seamless communication within and outside the project team, promoting efficient problem-solving during project execution, and formulating risk-based recommendations to minimise impact on quality, revenue, timing, & costs
- Ensuring timely deliverables and actively participating in partner meetings to uphold project momentum
- Emphasizing proactive planning to manage project deliverables and mitigate potential risks
- Overseeing project portfolios, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, effective budget management, and timely delivery of key milestones
- Cultivating relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and business partners, to foster collaboration and achieve mutual goals
- Identifying & onboarding CRO's, CMO's for ongoing & new projects and act as a primary contact with CMOs during project execution & facilitate communication between CMOs/ CROs with internal stakeholders
- Travelling to different CMDO/CMO/CRO's across different geographies as per organizational need.
Associate Director - Project Management
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, IPDO
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Conducted project kick-off meetings, phase gate meetings, and review meetings to facilitate transparent communication and effective decision-making
- Formulated comprehensive project plans, tracked project progress, and disseminated regular updates to senior management and stakeholders for informed decision-making
- Proactively monitored project advancement, swiftly implementing necessary adjustments to ensure the successful and punctual completion of project deliverables
- Coordinated with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to stipulated timelines and budgets
- Designed a detailed work breakdown structure, identifying and sequencing the activities necessary for the successful completion of project deliverables
- Interfaced with HPT's & CFT's to standardize Tech Transfer process
- Provided detailed reports to management and clients, focusing on overall business performance against objectives
- Highlighting issues and risks with defined mitigation plans
- Maintained status reports by managing all project and client communications
- Prepared and tracked Quarter wise/yearly budget of project based on project requirements like API, RLD, pilot/pivotal batches, BE and other studies
- Served as a single point contact for outsourced/external development projects and communicate project status and progress to internal and external stakeholders
- Monitored the progress of the project and made adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful and timely completion of the project deliverables
- Developed and maintained status reports, Gantt's, S2L with Milestones.
- Conducted & managed project kick-off meetings, phase gate meetings, project review meetings
- Circulated and tracked MOMs to monitor project progress
- Created a detailed work breakdown structure, which identifies and sequences the activities that are needed to successfully complete the project deliverables
- Managed work plans and ensuring that the resources assigned to projects are adequate to meet program objectives to meet delivery on time and in full within predetermined deadlines
Manager - Project Management
Life Pharma FZE
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Orchestrated and facilitated two USFDA site audits, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory standards
- Developed detailed project plans that led to a 73% increase in project efficiency and maximized investment opportunities
- Consolidated and contributed to the creation of comprehensive reports on project performance, key issues, risks and provided crucial insights for informed decision-making enabling transparency
- Aligned project objectives and evaluation measures with organisational goals, ensuring successful project outcomes
- Efficiently managed work plans and allocated resources to meet program objectives and deadlines
- Coordinated bio-equivalence studies with CRO's, optimizing processes & ensuring timely completion.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Deputy Manager - Project Management
TherDose Pharma Private Limited
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Developed, coordinated and tracked projects start to end through different phases of project.
- Handled 20+ project at a time which were at different development stages, worth budgeting 3Mn USD. Planned and scheduled project timelines & milestones.
- Sourced and managed relationships internally and externally to meet project goals
- Coordinated & ensured timely availability of project requirements for smooth execution of products at manufacturing facility
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Prepared and reviewed all the required documents like formulation development strategy, QbD concepts, risk assessment, product development report (PDR)
- Participated in review of project scope and change control issues where necessary including changes in project scope
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Trainee and Senior Analyst in Formulation R&D
TherDose Pharma Private Limited
07.2007 - 03.2011
- Assisted and conducted method development and/or validation by HPLC/UV along with calibration & batch analysis
- Hands on experience in handling Instruments like HPLC, UFLC, UV- VIS Spectrophotometers, GC, IR and Dissolution
- Literature and patent landscaping-using open sites.
Student Guide
Siddhartha Public School
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Mentored and guided students in various science disciplines to enhance their understanding and academic performance.
Education
Master's - Business Management
SVKM's NMIMS Global Access School For CE
Hyderabad04.2025
Post Graduate Diploma - Chemical Analysis and Quality Management
Central University
Hyderabad03.2013
Master's - Zoology
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam05.2003
Bachelor's - Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam04.2001
Skills
- Change management
- Resource allocation
- Project management
- Budget management
- Stakeholder management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Strategic planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Operations management
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 2023
- Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical Analysis and Quality Management, Central University, Hyderabad
Languages
English
Telugu
Hindi
Timeline
Team Lead - Project Management
Galenicum Health India Private Limited
01.2022 - Current
Associate Director - Project Management
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, IPDO
01.2019 - 09.2022
Manager - Project Management
Life Pharma FZE
09.2016 - 01.2019
Deputy Manager - Project Management
TherDose Pharma Private Limited
04.2011 - 08.2016
Trainee and Senior Analyst in Formulation R&D
TherDose Pharma Private Limited
07.2007 - 03.2011
Student Guide
Siddhartha Public School
06.2004 - 06.2007
Master's - Business Management
SVKM's NMIMS Global Access School For CE
Post Graduate Diploma - Chemical Analysis and Quality Management
Central University
Master's - Zoology
Andhra University
Bachelor's - Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Andhra University
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