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Hire Akhthar S.

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Management Consultant maximizing clients profits through VALUE SELLING

Profile Summary

Sr. Executive & Entrepreneur with experience in Biotech, SaaS Healthcare, Medical Devices, Biomaterials- Cellulose, fibers, starch, PHA, PBAT, PLA, Resins, Elastomer, Pharma, CPG, Consumer, Life Science, Packaging, Non-Wovens, Apparel, EV’s, Automotive, Electronics, Life Sciences, Coatings, Additive , Urethanes & Electronics. 15 Yrs of Business Strategy, Engineering, R&D, Front End Innovation, Product Management, Business Development, Commercial Scale-up, Applications/New Product, Goto Market Strategy & Marketing My passion to serve mankind led to evolution of a startup firm in Consumer & Medical space. “Necessity is the Mother of Invention". The idiom expounds the journey I have pursued. The quest for knowledge, Novel Manufacturing techniques & passion to solve complex problems in the world has propelled me to new leadership heights. I am eager to solve sustainability, climate tech issues to render safe and healthy future for mankind. Innovation, Business Development and Process Technology Leader with vast experience in Polymers, natural fibers. Plant based products, Carbon fiber, ELASTOMERS, Additive Manufacturing, SLS, SLA, Polymers/ Plastics (Nylons, Liquid Silicone Elastomers- LSR, PVC, Plasticized Polymers, Copolyester, PHA, PET, TPU, PC, PVC, PEEK,etc), Renewables for Batteries, Consumer Electronics, Automotive,Medical, CPG, Lighting, Textiles, sustainability, Oil & Gas, Industrial, Paper Coatings & Composites. Led >$8 Million projects in innovation, Product scale up, Sales CRM), Competitive strategy & global teams. Accountable for business Development, M&A, P&L, Pricing strategy, Research & Development, Process, Market Expansion and Stage Gate/ Design Thinking execution at Fortune and Start-up companies. • Thought, Innovative Leader, Visionary, Career Coach & Dynamic Team Player. • Demonstrated Business Acumen on Strategic Planning of M&A, Technology Transfer, advising PE/ venture Capitalists & Management consultancy Skills/ Specialties: SaaS, Bioplastics, Polymer, Commercial Scale-up Principal Consultant - Technology Roadmap, Innovation & Business Development 3D Printing, Medical Devices, Specialty Polymers, Chemicals, Bioplastics, Sustainability & Renewable Materials, Energy and Electronics. Macro-economic trends & Industry Analysis Market Positioning Perceptual Mapping, PLC Product Management & Launch New Market Penetration Goto Market Strategy Pricing Strategy M&A, SWOT Market Research Principled Innovative Leadership Materials Selection Design Thinking Product Differentiation Coaching Matrix organization Procurement

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Dispersion Chemistry
• ☆ Surface Science
• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Marine Chemistry
• ☆ Natural Product Chemistry
• ☆ Biopolymers
• ☆ Polymer Chemistry
• ☆ Analytical Chemistry
• ☆ Deformulation
• ☆ Separation & Purification
• ☆ Spectroscopy
• ☆ Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
• ☆ UV Spectroscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Spectroscopy
• ☆ IR Spectroscopy
• ☆ Raman Spectroscopy
• ☆ NMR Spectroscopy
• ☆ Spectrophotometry
• ☆ Mass Spectrometry
• ☆ Molecular Imaging
• ☆ Liquid Chromatography/HPLC
• ☆ Thermal Analysis
• ☆ Gas Chromatography
• ☆ Particle Size Distribution
• ☆ Surface Chemistry
• ☆ Metallurgy
• ☆ Glass Science
• ☆ Ceramic Engineering
• ☆ Structural Chemistry
• ☆ Microencapsulation
• ☆ Fiber & Textile Engineering
• ☆ Carbon Materials
• ☆ Nanotechnology
• ☆ Biomaterials
• ☆ Collagen
• ☆ Bioplastics
• ☆ Powders & Bulk Materials
• ☆ Composite Materials
• ☆ Electronic, Optical & Magnetic Materials
• ☆ Green Chemistry
• ☆ Engineering Physics
• ☆ Engineering Thermodynamics/Thermophysical Engineering
• ☆ Ocean Engineering
• ☆ Petroleum Engineering
• ☆ Environmental Engineering and Technology
• ☆ Health & Safety Engineering
• ☆ Adhesion Technology
• ☆ Dental Materials
• ☆ Process Engineering
• ☆ Stable Isotope Analysis
• ☆ Engineering Design
• ☆ Drug Discovery
• ☆ High Throughput Screening (HTS)
• ☆ Combinatorial Chemistry
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• ☆ Extractable & Leachable Testing
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Process Development
• ☆ Bioprocess Development
• ☆ Small Molecule Manufacturing
• ☆ Medical Devices
• ☆ Medical Device Marketing
• ☆ Medical Device Development
• ☆ Biocompatibility Testing
• ☆ Medical Device Manufacturing
• ☆ Medical Device Safety Testing
• ☆ Medical Device Validation
• ☆ Medical Device Design
• ☆ Medical Implants
• ☆ Wearable Technology
• ☆ Medical Device Prototyping
• ☆ Medical Device Regulatory Consulting
• ☆ European Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
• ☆ ISO 13485
• ☆ ISO 14971
• ☆ EU In vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) Compliance
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostics
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostic Validation
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostic Design
• ☆ Point-of-Care Devices
• ☆ Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
• ☆ Healthcare Administration & Management
• ☆ Hospital & Medical Facility Management
• ☆ Managed Healthcare
• ☆ Medical Practice Management
• ☆ Medical Billing
• ☆ Healthcare Quality Improvement
• ☆ Healthcare Reimbursement
• ☆ Product Evaluation
• ☆ Material Sourcing
• ☆ Reverse Engineering
• ☆ Supply Chain & Logistics
• ☆ Shelf-Life Testing
• ☆ Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• ☆ Product Validation
• ☆ Product Compliance
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Product Launch Support
• ☆ Packaging Design
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology
• ☆ Feasibility Studies
• ☆ Technology Scouting
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Presentation Design
• ☆ Formulation
• ☆ Cosmetic Formulation
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Formulation
• ☆ Cosmetic & Skincare Formulation
• ☆ Hair Care Product Formulation
• ☆ Personal Care Product Formulation
• ☆ Cosmetic & Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• ☆ Herbal Products
• ☆ Essential Oils
• ☆ Consumer Products
• ☆ Business Operations
• ☆ Business Strategy
• ☆ ERP/CRM/SCM Implementation
• ☆ Small Business
• ☆ Data-Driven Decision Making
• ☆ Customer Service
• ☆ Entrepreneurship
• ☆ Sustainable Development
• ☆ International Economics
• ☆ Environmental Economics
• ☆ Macroeconomics
• ☆ Econometrics
• ☆ Microeconomics
• ☆ Behavioural Economics
• ☆ Branding
• ☆ Marketing Strategy
• ☆ Market Research
• ☆ Qualitative Market Research
• ☆ Lead Generation
• ☆ SEO & Web Traffic
• ☆ Marketing Analytics
• ☆ Digital Marketing
• ☆ Business Intelligence
• ☆ Innovation Management
• ☆ Project Management
• ☆ Risk Management
• ☆ Six Sigma
• ☆ Management Consulting

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, Newswriting, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Market Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Healthcare Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis, Big Data Analytics

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Deformulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing

Work Experience

VP Business Development

Catalant Technologies

June 2022 - Present

VP, Product and Commercial

Full Cycle

January 2022 - May 2022

Education

MBA

University of Chicago

June 2018 - May 2020

Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma - GREEN BELT

  Prysmian

  June 2012 - Present