AJAY GIRIPUNJE

A technical leader with 18+ years of experience from discovery to product development. Successfully led RnD programs consisting of multinational and multi-functional teams. Core member of four innovation initiatives including managing RnD teams in academic and industry settings. Enthusiastic achiever, who can perform well in high-pressure and competitive environments. Dynamic, motivated and composed change agent with a fervent passion for attaining the unachievable by means of analysis and collaboration. Thrives on innovation, cross functional team leadership and in delivering exceptional results whilst recalibrating people’s perception to effectively raise the bar.

• Synthesis of Styrene-Divinyl Benzene Copolymerization & Cation and Anion exchanger, 2006-2007
• Synthesis of 2 Cyano-imido 1,3 Thiazolidine, Pyroquilon, 2008-2009
• Synthesis of Nimorazole, Fexofenadine-HCl, Mosa-pride, 2009-2012
• Synthesis and Analysis of Hydroxy Propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), 2012-2016
• The Acid resistance capsules and process for making the same, 2016
• A Hard Hypromellose capsules and process for manufacture the same, 2016
• The Enteric Capsules and process for making the same, 2017
• HPMC Capsules in DPI’s Evaluation of the puncturing force using capsules made with different manufacturing methods and compositions, 2018
• Gastro-Resistant capsules, 2019
• A stable hard capsules shell comprising Starch and Pullulan, 2020
• Process for preparing HPMC based capsule shells with enhanced transparency and whiteness, 2021
• Capsules with Sodium Alginate for acid resistant application, 2021
• Pullulan based enteric capsules and a method for preparation thereof, 2022
• Plant based organic hard empty capsules, 2023
• Starch PVA based enteric capsules, 2024
• Gastro resistant capsules with hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose and hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose phthalate, 2024

· Advanced Knowledge of Synthetic Chemicals, Polymers, Materials.

Ph.D. Scholar in Polymer Science (Material science) from JJTU University from Rajasthan University. Earned MSc in polymer chemistry from Nagpur university India and gained extensive experience in synthetic, applied organic & polymer science, materials science, synthetic organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, colloid science from leading organizations around the globe.

· Leadership and Management. Part of a Materials Science Research and Development vertical with a state-of-the-art laboratory at ACG Worldwide and spearheaded the team on the design and development of hard capsule products. Successfully managed contract research project as a team member at Acoris (Part of Hikal group), Sharon Biotech (group company of Sharon Biomedicine) Division & Thermax Ltd. Exceptional abilities to forge new client relationships while developing and maintaining existing ones.

· Technical Literacy. Good understanding and experience of Synthesis & Polymerization Technologies such as Organic & Polymer synthesis and application, active pharma drug synthesis & application, specialty chemicals & oil formulation techniques, Printing ink, Packaging technology. Experience in Polymer processing such as dip molding, film casting, synthesis of agrochemicals & pharmaceuticals Knowledge and experience in ion exchange resins, Formulation, Dissolution & Coating of drugs.

· Organizational Awareness. Conscientious contributor to corporate structure, strategic mission and goal development. Cognizant of dynamic regional and cultural challenges in additional to management of business, economic and emotional levers.

· Adaptability and Flexibility. Proven ability to remain resilient and tenacious under pressure whilst displaying fortitude in the face of adversity. Excellent change manager effectively collaborates with cross functional teams across regions to encourage and grow co-operation adoption rates.

· Analytical Problem Solver. Simplifies ambiguous and complex situations to deliver consistent, compelling, innovative and definitive solutions. Deployed multiple times to resolve challenges with troubled projects and to liaise with stakeholders to deliver turnaround programs.

· Instrumental techniques.Hands-on microcrystalline polymeric material testing instruments such as Differential scanning colorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared chromatography (FTIR), UV-Visible spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography (GC), High performance Liquid Chromatography(HPLC),Thin-Layer Chromatography(TLC),Gel permeation chromatography(GPC), Column chromatography, , Tensile tester, Disintegration machine, Dissolution apparatus (manual & auto sampler), Potentiometer, Bursting strength (Films), Film gliding angle test, Tensile impact test.Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), Oxygen Transmission rate (OTR)

· Oil testing Instrumental analysis:

Peroxide value, Saponification reaction and analysis, Acid value, Ester value, Rheometer (Rotation, Oscillation, Step test), Particle size analyzer, Masbac pigment testing, pH, conductivity, Bloom, Brookfield viscometers, Ametek Viscometer, Ubbelohde viscometer, Cup Ford viscometer, Zen Cup, Falling Ball or Falling Piston viscometer.

· Surface measurement Instrumental Analysis:

Surface tension (Pendant drop & Ring and Plate method) with different substrate, contact angle measurement, Bar coding machine using DNA Samples application in capsules. Double cone Blenders, Pulp Grinders, Pulverizes, Double cone blender, needle maker machine, Water treatment analysis like chemical oxygen demand (COD), Biological oxygen demand (BOD), fiber analysis, Salt testing, total solids, viscosity testing Intrinsic viscosity.

Experience in the biological evaluation Total microbial count and pathogens (in vitro and in vivo)

· Printing & Packaging Instrumental analysis & Packaging Development:

Printing of Gravure, Flexographic, Offset, Plate rotogravure, Electroplating, Photo engraving, Lithographic, Ink Jet printing, Letterpress, Silk, Roller coating, Biaxially pressure sensitive tape, Cushion design, Plastic & paper corrugated box, Plastic, Rubber, Aluminum, Paper & Board Glass & Tin container packaging, Containization and multimodal transport system, Corrosion prevention in packaging