R&D Management Professional | Veeva-Aligned Research Oversight | Data Quality & R&D Optimization
Multidisciplinary professional with 8+ years of Research & Academic experience leading and supporting complex Research and Development (R&D) projects, with strong alignment to environmental, pharma/clinical data. Adept at managing stakeholder engagement, and international R&D project deliverables. Demonstrated expertise in scientific documentation, scientific audits, and ensuring data integrity within regulated environments. Skilled in implementing best practices across research operations, facilitating training, and driving continuous process improvement. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and support enterprise systems through technical and functional documentation, user support, and compliance monitoring. Currently contributing to national and international R&D projects with applications in AMR surveillance and One Health clinical-environmental research.
• Led the Indo-UK AMRFlows project, ensuring structured research execution, timely delivery, and adherence to milestones.
• Coordinated scientific activities across interdisciplinary and international teams, including the Department of Biotechnology (GOI), to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitored project progress, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high standards.
• Managed finance and accounting, including market research and tender processes, in compliance with IITH Board of Governors and Government of India (GOI) regulations.
• Documented financial statements and reported project deliverables and deviations to funding agencies in alignment with GOI standards.
• Developed and implemented scientific protocols to streamline experimental workflows.
• Designed and executed experiments investigating environmental and clinical antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with a focus on pharmaceutical waste inflows.
• Improved laboratory workflows by developing new protocols and optimizing existing processes.
• Adhered to laboratory safety and quality control standards throughout all technical procedures.
• Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation.
• Participated in lab meetings and internal project presentations.
• Managed complex datasets, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with research protocols.
• Analyzed experimental results using analytical software and produced comprehensive technical reports.
• Created representative graphs and charts for internal reviews and conference presentations.
• Implemented standardized documentation practices to streamline collaboration and ensure data traceability.
• Provided analytical support and quality control (QC) to uphold data integrity and global compliance.
• Collaborated with researchers to plan and execute experimental studies.
• Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols, safety procedures, and data documentation.
• Cooperated with other technicians to develop and validate new methodologies.
• Interpreted lab results to provide actionable insights and scientific advice.
• Contributed to impactful One Health research by integrating environmental and clinical AMR insights.
• Assisted in science outreach, supported publication writing, and co-authored peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Contributed to national and international project proposals, drafting technical content and aligning research priorities with funding calls.
• Provided technical guidance to bulk drug manufacturers based on the AMR Industry Alliance Common Manufacturing Framework, collaborating with government officials (Industries and Commerce, and Pharmexil Telangana), and other stakeholders.
• Assisted in factory audits to identify opportunities for energy savings, cost reduction, and improvements in environmental compliance.
• Advised on the implementation of common effluent treatment processes to reduce antibiotic discharge and contributed to state-level AMR control action plans.
• Assisted in identifying cost-effective tools for environmental monitoring of drug residues within the workstream.
• Contributed to the development of white papers and briefing notes as needed.
• Oversaw studies, documented data, and extrapolated results to guide research direction and findings.
• Performed experiments and conducted research to study impacts of pollution on animal and plant species.
• Applied research techniques to determine effectiveness of interventions.
• Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
• Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data, including research, collection, and report preparation.
• Conducted document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
• Contributed expertise in statistical analysis software packages, enabling more efficient processing of large datasets for accurate results interpretation.
• Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
• Provided training and support to research assistants, ensuring they were well-equipped for their roles and could contribute effectively to project outcomes.
• Generated high-quality, professional papers for submission to scientific publications.
• Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presented research findings at national and international conferences, positioning the institution as a leader in the field.
Core Scientific & R&D Skills
Manuscript preparation, Scientific document preparation, R&D project planning
Financial oversight, Resource allocation, Tender management
Regulatory compliance, International reporting, Environmental safety guidelines
Environmental impact assessment, Research data management, Data analysis
Quality control, Multidisciplinary coordination, Research writing, Project collaboration
Concept development
Laboratory & Analytical Skills
Microbiological and Molecular biological techniques
qPCR analysis, ddPCR analysis
Water and Soil quality assessment, Pollutant exposure studies
Environmental toxicology assessment, Biological remediation
TOC analysis, UV-Vis spectrometry, Microplate reader operation
ICP-MS, HPLC, LC-MS
Technical Tools & Platforms
Platforms: Veeva-style workflows, CRM tools, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Jira
Lab Software: GraphPad Prism, OriginPro, R, MATLAB, COMSOL
Bioinformatics (Metagenomics, 16S rRNA, etc)
GIS & Mapping: ArcGIS, QGIS
CAD & Modeling: AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Photolithography
Fabrication: SLA 3D printing
Editing, Writing & Communication
Editing and review, Technical documentation, Technical writing
Document editing, Copyediting, Proofreading, Content creation, Copywriting
SEO strategies, Audience engagement, AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style
Creative writing, Content development, Effective writing, Fact-checking
Research writing, Creative collaboration, Client collaboration, Relationship building
Interpersonal & Soft Skills
Teamwork and collaboration, Adaptability and flexibility
Organizational skills, Problem-solving abilities, Critical thinking, Analytical thinking
Decision-making, Goal setting, Work prioritization, Multitasking abilities
Dependability and cooperation, Networking skills, Originality and creativity
Effective and proactive communication
Digital & Creative Tools
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Access, Visio)
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop
Canva, HTML, C Programming
Prompt Engineering (ChatGPT, DALLE 3, Perplexity)