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Dr. A. C. Poornima Gururaj

Head laboratory operations & QM at Bharat Serums & Vaccines limited

Thane, Maharashtra, India·Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited
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Experience

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Head laboratory operations & QM

Bharat Serums & Vaccines limited

Apr 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 1 mo·Thane
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Head: Laboratory Operations & QM

Nextline Diagnostics LLP

Apr 2012 - Mar 2014 · 2 yrs·Thane, Mumbai Area, India
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Senior Scientist and Lab Manager

NeoGen Labs

Jul 2007 - Mar 2012 · 4 yrs 9 mos·Bangalore, India

- Responsible for all laboratory practices and operations including maintenance of NABL registers - Maintained and operated LC MS/MS 3200 (Tandem Mass spectrometer) and Biochemical assay instrumentation - Performed screening of IEM (inborn errors of metabolism) in newborns using LC MS/MS and Biochemical assays (ELISA and Enzyme Immuno Assays). - Pre-analytical evaluation, Testing and Post-testing procedures of dried blood specimens. - Interpreted and reported test results. - Managed archival of patient data for follow up and record keeping. - Responsible for Newborn screening Quality Assurance Program (NSQAP) proficiency testing, quality control reporting and data archival - Performed Internal calibration of LC MS/MS - Monitored QA/QC - Trained, Inducted and lead a robust team of scientists.

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Scientific Sales Executive

Serdia Pharmaceuticals (I) Ltd.

2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs·Bangalore, India

- Achieved area sales budget and product targets at optimum cost. - Built successful and scale-able relationships with prospect organizations. - Utilized multiple prospecting methods to generate leads, set up sales meetings and pitch appropriate solution-offerings to prospects.

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Area Manager

Citadel Aurobindo Biotech

Apr 2003 - Nov 2005 · 2 yrs 8 mos·Bangalore, India

Product Category: Cardiac/Anti hypertensives, Neuro Psychiatric and Anti-diabetic - Demonstrated leadership abilities and major contributor to achieve team targets. - Facilitated proper communication between the management and team members. - Prepared and implemented effective marketing strategies. - Established monthly tour schedule for team members. - Prepared and analyzed Sales report. - Contributed 40% of the region’s sales.

Education

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Sikkim-Manipal University

Master of Science (M. Sc.), Clinical Research & Regulatory affairs, Clinical Research & Regulatory affairs

2010 - 2012

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Bangalore University

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm), Medicine, Medicine

1994 - 1998