SHASHIDHAR ILLENDULA
Hyderabad
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in project and program management, process engineering, and technology transfer, as well as 2.5 years in research and development, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. Passionate about supporting cross-functional teams and streamlining processes with minimal deviations. Dedicated to ensuring efficient project and program management, as well as optimizing process engineering for successful outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager, PMO, EVERSANA TM COMPLETE Commercialization
EVERSANA TM India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad, India
11.2021 - Current
- Oversaw commercialization with focus on new oncology and medical device formulations for US market.
- Implemented detailed project plans with timelines, deliverables tracking, risk management, budgets, and progress updates tailored for stakeholders.
- Created ad hoc project plans by coordinating with various departments.
- Tracked progress of project plans using Smartsheet application.
- Facilitated coordination of cross-functional meetings.
- Streamlined project development through consistent collaboration and issue resolution with cross-functional teams.
- Communicated routine project status details to Client and EVERSANA teams.
Project Manager
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Hyderabad, India
03.2012 - 11.2021
- Oversaw Generic API New Product Development projects.
- Managed API R&D projects through meticulous planning and timeline tracking to meet deadlines.
- Ensured project success through collaboration with teams across all stages including R&D, Validation, and Commercialization.
- Managed project timelines and milestones using Selection to Launch (S2L) application.
- Facilitated regular reviews with cross-functional teams to assess project progress.
- Generated diverse dashboards aimed at informing senior leadership in various settings.
- Oversaw program management initiatives driven by organizational leaders to achieve operational excellence.
- Monitored project timelines consistently.
- Regularly conducted reviews with Leaders & Management Council members on project progress.
- Facilitated budget tracking and reporting through coordination with finance.
- Performed year-over-year analysis of financial gains from projects and delivered insights to senior leadership.
- Developed visual reports summarizing project updates for executive leadership review.
- Handled program management for launching Generic API molecules.
- Drafted Project Charter, Project Plan, and Risk Register.
- Delivered comprehensive product development and technical support for API launch molecules in market.
- Facilitated technology transfer from R&D Laboratory to Pilot and commercial plants.
- Modified facility infrastructure to meet delivery quantity and timeline commitments.
- Managed cost improvement projects targeting Generic API molecule production.
- Managed cost improvement initiatives by tracking project progress to ensure deadlines were met.
- Conducted cost assessment in manufacturing by studying lab batch cost data.
- Executed projects effectively through collaboration with multiple departments.
- Developed dashboards for monthly team reviews to enhance data analysis.
- Investigated root causes of product failures to implement effective solutions.
- Implemented strategies for better yield outcomes and higher product standards.
- Conducted data collection and evaluation on key process parameters through in-process checks.
- Developed comprehensive technology transfer packages and detailed trial reports post batch completion.
- Selected equipment tailored to specific process requirements.
- Created Process Flow Diagrams for process optimization and design clarity.
- Performed process debottlenecking to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conduct Process Safety Management across various stages of API molecules.
Senior Research Associate-I
Biocon-Bristol Myers Squibb Research Centre (Syngene International Limited- A Biocon Company)
Bangalore, India
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Oversaw execution of NCE projects from research stage to pilot implementation.
- Executed scaling-up of process to pilot plant level ensuring compliance with cGMP standards for manufacturing intermediates.
- Facilitated cross-functional alignment between R&D, quality assurance teams, and pilot plant staff for smooth execution of products at the manufacturing stage.
- Estimated mass balance and heat transfer coefficients for diverse reactors.
- Optimized processes utilizing Syrris along with Easymax automated reactors.
- Conducted process safety evaluations prior to scale-up in plant.
- Evaluated potential hazards through DSC, Omincal Calorimetry, and computational modeling via AKTS.
- Monitored gas production rates utilizing Ritter gas flow meter.
- Performed reactor evaluation and characterization leveraging Dynochem simulation software.
Assistant (GRA)
University of North Dakota - Department of Chemical Engineering
Grand Forks, ND
05.2006 - 12.2008
- Innovated cost reduction in PLLA by employing DOE for surfacing modification of wood flour.
- Conducted thermal and mechanical property evaluations of PLLA and Wood Flour Blends using DSC and DMA.
- Utilized Raman and FTIR Spectroscopy to evaluate polymer composition and molecular structure.
- Analyzed molecular weight of polymer utilizing Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC).
Education
MS - Chemical Engineering
University of North Dakota
USA12.2008
B. Tech. - Chemical Engineering
JNT University
Hyderabad01.2004
Skills
- Project and program management
- Project planning and development
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Cost reduction and containment
Certification
- Finance for Non-Finance, KPMG, 2017
- Six Sigma Green Belt, 2016
Publications
- Development of two complementary syntheses for a privileged CGRP receptor antagonist substructure, ACS Publications, 01/06/12
- Surface Modification of Wood Flour as Filler for Poly Lactic Acid Blends, Scholarly Forum, 2007
- Manufacture of Acetyl Chloride, Srujana 2004, India
Area Of Specialization
- Project management of commercialization of new formulation products in the U.S. Market, API new product development and launches, operational excellence, and cost improvement projects
- Process engineering and technology transfer
- Yield and quality improvement
Awards
- Received Dr. Reddy's Chairman's Excellence Awards
Timeline
Project Manager, PMO, EVERSANA TM COMPLETE Commercialization
EVERSANA TM India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
03.2012 - 11.2021
Senior Research Associate-I
Biocon-Bristol Myers Squibb Research Centre (Syngene International Limited- A Biocon Company)
03.2009 - 02.2012
Assistant (GRA)
University of North Dakota - Department of Chemical Engineering
05.2006 - 12.2008
B. Tech. - Chemical Engineering
JNT University
MS - Chemical Engineering
University of North Dakota