Curriculum vitae
Dr Sanil Kunjir
Contact: 07057930350
E-Mail:sanilkunjir@gmail.com
Professional Summery
A proficient result oriented synthetic and medicinal chemist with 8+ years’ of experience in
synthetic route design, purification, specialized in analysis and characterization, process
development, scale-up, validation, QMS documentation, technology transfer, expertise in
industrial and scientific report writing and data base handling.
Professional
Experience
Designation: Assistant Manager
(Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Kurkumbh, Maharashtra, India) Duration
Aug 2020–till date Job Responsibilities:
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Leading team of fifteen personnel’s to accomplish required goals in given timeline.
Actively involved in process development of API to reduce the cost at R and D level and
efficiently transferred the process/technology to the plant level. Continuously working on
process improvement, troubleshooting and investigation related work at plant level to
developed cost effective process.
Reviewing and verifying all QMS related documents like change control and supporting
documents, deviation reports, process validation protocols and reports, miscellaneous
protocols and reports, deactivations records, CAPA, BMR, BPR, and ECR.
Coordinating with various department personnel’s including R & D, QC, QA, HR, WH,
Engineering and PPIC to achievean organizational goal in stipulated timeline.
Weekly updating process related activities to higher management authority.
Providing training to the team members on SOPs, QMS documentation, cGMP, GDP to
ensure the day to day activity as per cGMP and GDP.
Accomplishment: Successfully accomplished process development at R & D and scale-up
and validation of Eribulin (anticancer API) at plant level following FDA and ICH guideline.
Designation: Research Scientist (Sai Life Sciences Ltd, Hinjewadi, Pune,
Maharashtra, India) Duration
: Sept’2017–Aug’2020 Job Responsibilities:
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Design, planning and trouble shooting of synthetic strategy for various chemical
compounds which have potential to be used as pharmaceutical agent.
Monitoring small group of FTE and also involved in training and skill development
programmer for juniors.
Analysis and characterization by using different analytical tools e.g. IR, UV, NMR, HPLC.
Literature search from various scientific data base such as US Patents, EU patents
(espacenet), Scifinder, Reaxy, Journals and applying to executing research project.
Preparing project related documentation such as protocols for finished compounds,
project status report using Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point.
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Actively involved in teleconferences with multinational clients and also responded to
client quires within designated timeframe.
Designation: Senior Research Fellow (Savitribai Phule University of Pune, Pune,
Maharashtra, India) Duration
: Nov’2016–Sept’2017
Major Project: Development of synthetic oligosaccharide protein conjugates vaccine against
typhoid Fever.
Designation: Research Analyst (Crest (Springer Nature), Pune,
Maharashtra, India) Duration
: July’2014–Mar’2016 Job
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Scientific and medical writing for customized reports and scientific database content
writing (primarily for health care and pharmaceutical databases).
Involved in setting upstart-up processes, process transition, knowledge transfer,
documentation.
Involved in scientific projects management, coordination and communication with
European business partners.
Involved in performing proof of Concept studies and desk based research which involved
peer review
process support, setting-up quality parameters, scientific data review, data retrieval
using STM databases, data analysis (through screening of scientific publications and
paten Also handled team of subject matter experts (SMEs)at the Research & Analysis
department.
Research
Experience
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate (University of Texas, Dallas, USA).
Duration
: Feb’2013–Aug’2013
Major Project: Design and synthesis of tris benzamide analogues as α-Helixmimetics as an
Anticancer agent.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate (University of Siena, Italy)
Duration : Oct’2011–Sept’2012
Major Projects: Synthesis of novel endoperoxides as potential antimalarial agents.
Designation: PhD Fellow (University of Siena, Italy)
Duration : Oct’2008-Sep’2011
Major Project: Synthesis of novel endoperoxides as potential antimalarial agents.
Designation: Project Assistant (National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, India)
Duration : Sep’2007-Aug’2008
Major Project: Synthesis and scale up of new chemical entities for developments as
antifungal agents.
Academic Details
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Master of Science (Organic Chemistry) from University of Pune, India in 2007.
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from University of Pune, India in 2005.
TechnicalSkills
• Thorough knowledge of drug discovery, synthetic organic chemistry, process development.
• Experience in purification of products using various separation techniques such as column
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chromatography, preparative TLC, preparative HPLC.
Thorough knowledge in interpretation of NMR (1H&13 C), IR, UV, LCMS, HPLC.
Personal Skills
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Good organizational and interpersonal skills
Effective communication skills
An extremely efficient and conscientious approach
Speech mannerism/Listening skills
Presentable and impressive appearance
Strong interpersonal skills in an expert, senior executive, and multi-cultural environment
Strong result orientation and communication with impact
Strong can-do/self-starter attitude
Committed team member and contributor, receptive to feedback highly ethical, compliant; at
all times comply with company policies, procedures, and instructions.
Management Skills
Ability to multitask, good influencing skills, strong active listening skills, and ability to
articulate and formulate decisions and actions in clear business language, excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
• Establish or quickly build up an internal network with senior management is key.
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IT Skills
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Microsoft Office programs(Excel, Power Point and Word)
Online literature search using different tools like Springer Materials, Sci-Finder,
Beilstein etc. Familiar with software like SAP, Track wise and Empower.
Achievements
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Completed PhD Degree from University of Siena, Italy.
Certified “train the trainer” with first rank from Emcure pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd, Kurkumbh.
Conferences/Posters/Workshops
Attended III Meeting “Nuove prospective in chimi cafarmacéutica”. 12, 13 Feb 2009. Ciocco,
Castel vecchio Pascoli Lucca, Italy.
• Presentation at V Meeting “Nuoveprospettive in chimica farmacéutica” 28-30 March 2011,
Trieste, Italy.
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Workshop on “The Enterprise world in Biology-2” hosted by Orthodox Academy of Crete,
Crete, Greece April2011.
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Publications
Synthesis and Antiplasmadial Activity of Bicyclic Dioxanesas Simplified Dihydro plakortin
Analogues. J. Med. Chem. 2011, 54(16), 5949-5953.
• Locking the Intramolecular Hydrogen Bond: Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular
Modeling of Benzoxazines and Quinazolines as Potential Antimalarial Agents” J. Med. Chem.
2012, 55(23), 10387-10404.
• A synthetic strategy to bridged 2, 3, 8-trioxabicyclo [3, 3, 1] nonane endoperoxides.
Tetrahedron Letters, 2013, 54(10), 1233-1235.
• Synthetic Spirocyclic Endoperoxides: New Antimalarial Scaffolds. Med. Chem.Commun.
2015, 6, 357-362.
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Personal Details
Date of Birth: 2nd October 1984
Address: Sr. No.37, Sai Colony-2, Galli No.11, Near Sai Temple, Tukai Darshan area, Kalepadal,
Hadapsar, Pune-411028.
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi and Italian
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MSc (10 years of experience) or PhD (5 years of experience) in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry;
Project management experience;
Strong knowledge of and experience in current synthetic methods;
Expertise in isolation and purification techniques such as silica gel chromatography and HPLC as
well as modern analytical techniques such as NMR and LCMS;
Knowledge of good laboratory and safety practices.
Excellent written, organizational and documentation skills;
Proactive with strong interpersonal skills; able to thrive in a team-based environment;
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and creatively problem solve;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
Ability to communicate progress effectively with colleagues and managers;
New employees will be required to provide proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination;
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident or work
permit).
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Research current literature to formulate synthetic and medicinal chemistry strategies.
Evaluate and implement new reactions, techniques and technologies to advance the
projects;
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Maintain lab notebook, instrument and inventory records in accord with department
guidance;
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Maintain all appropriate standards for lab safety and hazardous material
management.
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Strong knowledge of and experience in current synthetic methods;
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Expertise in isolation and purification techniques such as silica gel chromatography
and HPLC as well as modern analytical techniques such as NMR and LCMS;
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Knowledge of good laboratory and safety practices.
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Excellent written, organizational and documentation skills;
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Proactive with strong interpersonal skills; able to thrive in a team-based environment;
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Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and creatively problem solve;
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
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Ability to communicate progress effectively with colleagues and managers;