This document is a curriculum vitae for Ashoka D Hinchigeri summarizing his professional experience and qualifications. He has over 17 years of experience in pharmaceutical production, specializing in tablet, liquid, and softgel formulations. Currently he is Manager of External Manufacturing at Sanofi India Ltd, coordinating technical and commercial activities including new product development. Previously he held production management roles at other companies involving establishing softgel production capabilities and managing projects for international markets. He holds a BPharm and postgraduate diplomas in management.

1. CURRICULAM VITTE
Ashoka.D.Hinchigeri Call: +91 9881060155 / +91 9561492491
E-mail: ashukavi_71@rediffmail.com / ashok_dch@yahoo.com
• Presently working as Manager-External Manufacturing (IA), @ Sanofi India Ltd,
Mumbai. Core team member/Coordinator for Techno-Commercial activities w.r.t. Overall
responsibility for New Product Developments, Routine Monitoring & compliance for
Products delivering to meet the Organizational goals.
• Overall 17+ years of experience in Production Department mainly in Tablet, Liquids,
Hardgel&Softgel Capsules formulation inclusive of process development and overall project
management of Softgel dosage forms for US/Europe/Canada and other regulatory markets.
• Previously worked as Production Manager, at Marksans Pharma Ltd, Goa. Establishing &
smooth functioning of the Softgel production department activities w.r.t. all functions to
meet the requirements for markets like US & Canada Mainly.
Also involved in development of Softgel products for US / EU and other regulatory
markets. Lead the Softgel team for Successful audits like USFDA, TGA & MHRA
ACADEMIC PROFILE
B.Pharm from KarnatakaUniversity, Dharwad [K.L.E’s College of Pharmacy, Hubli.]
PGDPIM from Bangalore University at M E S College, Bangalore.
Presently doing (MBA) from ICFAI University.
STRENGTH
• New Products/Projects – Idea creation & Co-ordination.
• Think Strategically- Working on Cost Reduction proposals.
• Work analysis & Documentation.
• Softgel New projects handling.
• Training & Team build up.
• Worked on ANDA projects of various products Dutasteride0.5mgSGC,Calcitrol
2.5mcg&5mcgSGC,Paricacitrol1mcg,2mcg&4mcg.
• Worked on OTC Softgel projects for USA&CANADA market
Ibuprofen 200mg & 400mg,Diphine Hydamine 25mg&50mg,Dextrometorphen
Hcl 15mg,Citrizene Hcl10mg,Dayquil&Nyquil SGC
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
 Works on COGS improvement
 Cost reduction(Cost sheet workings) / Gross margin Improvement of existing products

2.  Successfully completed Softgel set up (Mfg.) at SANOFI DC
 Existing Ibuprofen 200mg SGC Reformulated to make it robust product.
 New setup &Training of production team for regulatory market (International) audits at
Softgel Healthcare (P) Ltd, Chennai. And achieved in certification of HPFBA
(Canada), MHRA, IDA foundation, NAFDAC & Ethiopian certifications.
 Approved Chemist for manufacturing of Soft gelatin Capsules and Liquid (orals) given
by Drug Control Department of Karnataka,Tamilnadu&Goa.
 Implemented yield improvement projects in Soft gelatin Capsules at Strides Arcolab
Ltd, and succeeded in improving yields by 2 to 3 %.
 Active member of quality circle at Strides Arcolab Ltd and Remidex Pharma (P) Ltd,
Bangalore.
 Active member of EMS and Safety committee at Strides Arcolab Ltd & Micro labs
Ltd, Bangalore.& Softgel Healthcare (P) Ltd,Chennai.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMPANY PERIOD DESIGNATION DEPT.
M/s.Sanofi India Ltd.,
Mumbai.
May 2012- Till date Manager Ext.Mfg.
Techno Commercial
(Industrial Affairs)
M/s.Marksans Pharma
Ltd., Goa. Jul. 2009-May 2012 Manager-Production Mfg & Pkg
M/s.SOFTGEL
HEALTHCARE(P)Ltd.,
Chennai.
May 2007- Jul. 2009
Asst.Manager-
Production Mfg & Pkg
M/s. MICRO LABS Ltd.,
Bangalore. Feb.2004 - May 2007
Senior Executive/
Asst.Manager-
Production
Mfg
M/s. Strides Arcolabs
Ltd., Bangalore.
Oct.2001 - Feb.2004 Senior Executive
Production
Mfg & Pkg
M/s. Banner Pharma (P)
Ltd., Bangalore.
Jul.1999 – May 2000 Production Chemist Mfg
M/s. Remidex Pharma
(P) Ltd., Bangalore.
Aug.1997 - Jul.1999
May 2000 – Oct.2001
Production Chemist
Prodn.Supervisor
Mfg & Pkg

3. Role and Responsibilities (Present)
 Identifying and selecting Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO’s)
 SANOFI Qualified auditor for Local (Domestic markets) & Global Quality audits.
 Site Coordinator for Techno-Commercial activities.
 To plan Production Schedule required to meet three months fixed plan and three months
rolling plan & make the product available within stipulated time period to marketing.
 Cooperate transversally (Discussion with various functional heads) to achieve the overall
company objective.
 To avoid OOS & reduction in PTC’s.
 Product dossier & Master document of manufacturing records, Qualification &
Validation records reviews.
 COGS – Costing & Working on Gross Margins for New Products
 Prepare and work out on Gantt chart for New Product launches.
 Lead the product development process including coordinating with Medical&Regulatory
teams.
 Supporting the New Product Committee (NPC) in insight generation process and
contributing in new product ideas
 Finalization of art works for packing materials & machine for site variation projects.
 LL&P2P products Tech-Solutions.
 To organize Pre-NPC,S&OP, Marketing Team co-ordination meeting (Weekly &
Monthly),Site Management Meeting(Monthly)
 Day to today monitoring & working on SAP , To ensure 100 % schedule compliance as
per plan & to support supply chain activity.
Role and Responsibilities (Previous Organizations)
 Coordinator for international audits like USFDA, MHRA, MCC, HPFBA (Canada) and
WHO.
 Preparation of Production Plan for monthly and weekly to meet the schedule in co-
ordination with Warehouse, Purchase&marketing team.
 Preparation of Master document of manufacturing records, Qualification & Validation
records, W.I.P. statement.
 Monitoring environmental parameters, Calibrations, Qualification & Validation activities
in co-ordination with Engineering & QA departments.
 Preparation, Training and Implementation of SOPs, BMRs and BPRs.
 Finalization of art works for packing materials & machine change parts.
 Additional responsibility of Softgel new products developments in co-ordination with
FR&D.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Address for Communication ASHOKA .D. HINCHIGERI
101,B-Wing, Shree Swami Krupa Phase-2,
Dhokali Naka,Kolshet Road,Thane(W) -400607
Marital status & Age Married & 41 Yrs

4. Permanent Address Ashoka .D. Hinchigeri
C/o D. C. Hinchigeri
Yalakki Oni, Haveri- 581110 (KARNATAKA)
References Shall be provided on request…