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Senior Synthesis Scientist | 12+ Years in Organic Chemistry, CRO & Pharma R&D

Profile Summary

Short Summary: Organic synthesis expert with 12+ years in CRO and pharma, delivering high-purity compounds from concept to scale-up. Skilled in complex molecule design, amide synthesis, and reaction optimization, with a proven track record of solving challenging chemistry problems for global clients. About Me: I am a Senior Research Scientist specializing in organic and medicinal chemistry, with extensive experience in the design, synthesis, and optimization of novel compounds for pharmaceutical and chemical applications. My career spans over a decade in top Indian CRO and pharma companies, where I have consistently delivered high-quality results in synthetic route development, multi-step synthesis, and scale-up processes. I have successfully led projects involving: Custom organic synthesis of complex molecules, heterocycles, and amide derivatives. Fatty acid amide formulations and innovative approaches to reaction optimization. Structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies for drug discovery. Purification and characterization using HPLC, NMR, LC-MS, and other analytical tools. Process development and troubleshooting to meet scale-up and regulatory requirements. Core Skills & Expertise: Multi-step organic synthesis Amide and heterocyclic chemistry Reaction optimization & scale-up Purification & analytical characterization Structure–activity relationship studies Literature and patent search Data interpretation & reporting for R&D Why Work With Me: I combine deep technical expertise with a solution-oriented mindset. I work closely with clients to understand their scientific needs and deliver precise, reliable, and reproducible results — whether for research, product development, or troubleshooting complex synthesis problems.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Organic Chemistry
• ☆ Retrosynthesis
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Process Development

Services

• Research

Research Technology Scouting, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Work Experience

Senior Research Scientist

O2h Discovery Pvt. Ltd.

May 2021 - Present

Senior Research Scientist

Piramal (India)

December 2012 - May 2021

QC Officer

Stallion Laboratories Pvt Ltd

April 2011 - November 2012

Education

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

Gujarat University

June 2007 - May 2011

Certifications

• Leadership skills

  Ahmedabad Management Association

  January 2024 - Present