Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
References
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Bratakatha Nath

Bratakatha Nath

Formulation Development Scientist , R&D
Flat: B-3, ‘Chandradeep’ 159/18/C/1-A, West Shewrapara, Ananda Bazar, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh

Summary

Current formulation development scientist working in R&D Beximco Pharma Ltd. and graduate from Gujarat Technological University in pharmaceutics, seeking to apply formal training and hands-on experience to secure a rewarding research role. Trained in formulation development for para III and IV filing, formulation troubleshooting, pharmaceutical machine operation, DoE, data collection and analysis, and writing reports for publication. Skilled at enhancing research accuracy and precision by carrying out efficient protocols.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Officer

R&D, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Dhaka
05.2023 - Current
  • Pre-formulation study, literature survey and data mining for development of new formulation.
  • Characterization of reference product.
  • Formulation development, process optimization, and stability studies.
  • QBD application in formulation development.
  • Developing bioequivalence criteria by conducting thorough literature studies and comparative
  • Evaluations of reference and generic medicines.
  • Optimization of manufacturing process.
  • Reviewing the required materials associated documents and procurement.
  • ANDA submission requirements.
  • Collaboration with analytical development team.
  • Risk assessments for genotoxic, elemental, and nitrosamine impurities.

Assistant Manager

Renata Limited (Ex-Pfizer Bangladesh)
Dhaka
02.2021 - 04.2023
  • Application of statistical approaches for process optimization (DOE, QbD) at small scale and translation of small scale results to process scale up.
  • Execution of NCE, para III, para IV projects, and generic projects
  • Through study and understanding of patents and preparation of workable strategies for circumventing the claims of patents para III, para IV, and NCE-1 filing.
  • Installation, Operation, and qualification of different laboratory machines, including capsule filling and coating machines

Associate Scientist

Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Expedite stability study of new products and existing products under development
  • Development and validation of manufacturing procedures for products under development with the help of the in-process Control (IPC) and QC departments
  • Troubleshooting for current products in PO batches and reformulation activities
  • Prepare and update SOPs in compliance with the relevant guideline of DGDA, WHO, USFDA, and ICH.

Lab Officer

BRAC University
66 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka
06.2015 - 06.2016

• Mentoring students & Student safety

• Lab inventory management

• Assisting students in conducting practical experiments.

• Specimen and sample preparation & Handling Research, analysis & Reporting operations

• Equipment management

• Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

Education

Master of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutics

Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
07.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

BRAC University
66 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212 Bangladesh
01.2011 - 03.2015

Skills

Software: Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Design expertundefined

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Indian Government Scholarship (ICCR) to study M.Pharm in Gujarat Technological University(2016-17)
  • Has secured the second position in the Pharmapreneur event in GTU Techfest 2018.
  • Has secured 1st rank in Market Blasters event in Pharma Fiesta 2017 on 25th September 2017 (World Pharmacist Day) organized by Indian Pharmaceutical Association.
  • Acted as Advisor of Bangladesh Students' Association, Gujarat, India (2017-2018)
  • Editor in Chief of the first souvenir, PRAROMBHIK, published from the Department of Pharmacy, BRAC University. [December 2014]

Additional Information

IELTS (Academic)

Overall Score: 6.5

L-6.5, W-6.0, R-7.0, S-6.5

Validity: till November 2023

References

  

1. Dr. Lalji Baldaniya 

Principal, Faculty of Pharmacy,

Marwadi University, Rajkot Morbi Highway, Rajkot, Gujarat 360003, India

Phone: +91-9979961431 

Email: lalji.baldaniya@marwadieducation.edu.in

2. Nishat Zareen Khair, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy,

BRAC University 

41 Pacific Tower, Mohakhali, 

Dhaka-1212 Bangladesh 

Email: zareen.nishat@bracu.ac.bd

Timeline

Senior Officer

R&D, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
05.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

Renata Limited (Ex-Pfizer Bangladesh)
02.2021 - 04.2023

Associate Scientist

Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd
09.2018 - 01.2021

Master of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutics

Gujarat Technological University
07.2016 - 06.2018

Lab Officer

BRAC University
06.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

BRAC University
01.2011 - 03.2015
Bratakatha NathFormulation Development Scientist , R&D