Sundar Viswanathan
QC Manager
George Town, Penang,Penang
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 28 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, consistently inspiring confidence and trust among senior management. Expertise in pharmaceuticals is complemented by a robust background in quality control, testing, and calibration. Proven ability to drive operational excellence and ensure compliance with industry standards, contributing to organizational success. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge and skills to enhance product quality and safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
QA Manager
Depco United Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Perai, Penang
07.2012 - 12.2023
- Lead role for all laboratory personnel and chemical and microbiological testing.
- Liaise with the health department regarding natural mineral water application.
- To perform GLP audits, managing customer complaints and product recall systems.
- To approve/reject starting materials, packaging materials, intermediate and printed materials for production.
- To develop and validate test methods for external customers.
- Approved signatory with the Department of Standards for the scope of chemistry testing.
QA Manager
Biosis Pharmaceuticals Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia
Bukit Tambun, Penang
05.1996 - 06.2012
- Spearheaded overall company compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with less than five minor findings.
- Implement quality control (QC) functions and troubleshoot, developing and validating testing methods.
- Management representative for product quality review.
- Spearheaded new product development activities with two products launched on an annual basis.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Portsmouth
07.2005
Course - Gynaecological Cytopathology
Royal Australian College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
07.1994
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry
University of Malaya
06.1993
A-Levels - Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics & General Paper
Penang Free School
11.1988
Skills
- Technical
- Analyse Chemical Substances
- Apply Scientific Methods
- Documentation for ISO 17025
- Dealing with Audits
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Maintenance of Laboratory Instruments
- Measurement and Calibration
- Method Development
- Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention (PIC)
- Quality Control procedure and documents
- Interpersonal
- Creative and Resourceful
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills & Collaboration
- Information Technology
- MS Office
- Adobe Acrobat / Reader
Team building and motivation
Quality assurance expertise
References
References available upon request
Interests
Reading current news, Self-help books, Walking
Affiliations
Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM) May 2002 – Present
Accomplishments
Process, method and cleaning validation in Pharmaceutical environment. Able to reduce customer complaint to zero with strict quality assurance.
Certification
IKM Membershio
Gardening.
Planting herbs for consumption purpose.
Timeline
QA Manager
Depco United Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
07.2012 - 12.2023
QA Manager
Biosis Pharmaceuticals Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia
05.1996 - 06.2012
Course - Gynaecological Cytopathology
Royal Australian College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry
University of Malaya
A-Levels - Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics & General Paper
Penang Free School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Portsmouth
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