Recommended expert

Praveen (Kumar) Kumar A

Safety Regulatory Intelligence Consultant

Praveen Kumar A
Erbach, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Dec 2024
1 year 3 months
Germany

Safety Regulatory Intelligence Consultant

Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH

  • Provide expert advice and support in the development of a software intelligence tool for monitoring worldwide legislation changes in the field of post marketing safety and regulatory activities and implementation of process workflow
  • Application: Safety Regulatory Intelligence
  • Activities: Requirement gathering, conceptualization of process and workflow, vendor selection, etc.
  • Tools used: SharePoint, JIRA, Miro
Sep 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 7 months
Germany

Sr. Validation Consultant

BioNTech

  • Perform validation for the implementation of the new RIMS system at BioNTech and provide migration support and related validation activities from the old system to the new RIMS
  • Application: Regulatory Information Management System (BRIMS)
  • Activities: Requirement gathering, preparation of URS, validation plan, validation documents – IQ, OQ and PQ, support business users during validation, migration plan, migration test cases, validation and migration summary report and handover documents
  • Tools used: SharePoint, HP ALM, JIRA, Microsoft tools, etc.
Jan 2022 - Jun 2024
2 years 6 months
Germany

Business Analyst and SME

Merck KGaA

  • Provide operational support, preparation of GxP and non-GxP releases per year and documentation for Patient Support Program application
  • Perform audit trail review of GxP business requirements per year
  • Update user and training manuals for end users and ensure completion per release
  • Application: Patient Safety Program (PSP)
  • Activities: Requirement gathering, preparation of URS, validation plan, validation documents – IQ, OQ and PQ, support business users during validation, conduct audit trail review of GxP requirements and documentation, ensure compliance by maintaining validated state of the application
  • Tools used: HP ALM, SharePoint, ManGo (DMS), Veeva QMS, Microsoft tools, etc.
May 2021 - Jun 2022
1 year 2 months
Germany

Validation Manager

Merck KGaA

  • GxP validation of the new implementation of a complaint harmonization software tool
  • Application: Complaint Management Tool (Broker)
  • Activities: Requirement gathering, preparation of URS, validation plan, validation documents – IQ, OQ and PQ, perform validation activities and closure and handover documents
  • Tools used: HP ALM, SharePoint, ManGo (DMS), Microsoft tools, etc.
Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
5 months
Germany

Business Architect

Merck KGaA

  • Provide technical advice on the development of a software intelligence tool for monitoring worldwide legislation changes in the area of pharmacovigilance and safety activities
  • Application: Pharmacovigilance Intelligence Tracking System (PITS)
  • Activities: Requirement gathering, preparation of URS, vendor selection, conceptualization of the system, defining of workflow, closure and handover documents
  • Tools used: ManGo (DMS), Miro, JIRA, Microsoft tools, etc.
Jan 2011 - Aug 2020
9 years 8 months

Software Test Engineer, Test & Validation Lead

ArisGlobal Pvt Ltd.

  • Software testing, validation, implementation of pharmacovigilance and safety applications (ARISg)
  • Application: Adverse Reaction Information System (ARISg), Electronic Submission Module (ESM), etc.
  • Activities: Requirement gathering, client meetings, preparation of URS, test plan and test documents, validation plan, validation documents – IQ, OQ and PQ, perform validation activities, implementation and installation of software tools at client/AWS, support client validation activities
  • Tools used: HP ALM, document management system, JIRA, SQL Developer, automation tool (Sahi), Microsoft tools, etc.
Feb 2009 - May 2010
1 year 4 months

Business Process Executive

Infosys Pvt Ltd.

  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting of telecom and internet services over calls to the end users of the client
  • Application: British Telecom Application (SMART)
Jul 2008 - Feb 2009
8 months

Computer Science Lecturer

SDA & SA Pre-University College

  • Teaching faculty for pre-university students
Dec 2003 - Dec 2004
1 year 1 month

Medical Representative (FSO)

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

  • Meet with medical professionals at clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes to promote new drugs and bring awareness of new therapies and treatments

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Pharmaceutical (14.5 years), Biotechnology (1.5 years), Telecommunication (1.5 years), and Education (0.5 years).

Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology
Telecommunication
Education

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (13.5 years), Quality Assurance (12.5 years), Customer Service (1.5 years), Business Intelligence (1 year), Sales (1 year), and Procurement (0.5 years).

Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Customer Service
Business Intelligence
Sales
Procurement

Summary

Experienced Test / Validation and Implementation Lead with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in – User Requirements gathering, Configuration, Software Testing, Computer System Validation and Software Implementation. I have extensive experience of over 14years in the Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety and Regulatory applications within the pharmaceutical industry.

Skills

  • Software Unit Testing, Software Configuration, Integration Testing, Uat And Software Implementation.

  • Gxp Computerized System Validation/sdlc Activities Using Computer System Validation Regulations, Methods (E.g., Corporate Procedures, Code Of Federal Regulations (Cfr), Particularly 21 Cfr Part 11) And Data Integrity.

  • User Requirements Gathering, Analyzing, Recommendation Of Solution, Verification And Implementation.

  • Audit Trail Review Of Gxp Systems To Ensure Patient Safety, Data Integrity And Product Quality.

  • Domain: Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety And Regulatory

  • Team Management: Have Been Privileged In Working Together In A Highly Skilled Environments, In Collaborating With Diverse Teams, And Actively Coordinating With Cross-functional Teams To Achieve A Common Goal Of Delivering Quality Software Solutions To Clients.

  • Leadership Skills: Over The Years In My Various Roles And Experiences, I Have Been Able To Learn And Lead Teams Successfully In Multi-cultural Environments To Clients From Different Regions With Clear Communication, Using Proper Problem-solving Techniques, Time Management And Decision Making.

  • Have Hands-on Experience In Software Testing, Computer System Validation, Customer Service/technical Support, Product Sales And Teaching.

  • Interpersonal Skills: Possess Strong Interpersonal Skills, Enabling Them To Diffuse Stressful Situations By Maintaining A Positive Atmosphere And Fostering A Collaborative Environment.

  • Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrated Emotional Intelligence, Adept At Calming Individuals In High-pressure Scenarios And Promoting Constructive Dialogue.

  • Communication: Proficient In Using Clear And Empathetic Communication To Soothe Concerns And Facilitate Understanding Among Team Members.

  • Honest, Optimist, Organized And Responsible

  • Good Analytical And Problem-solving Skills

  • Good Listener And Eye For Detail

  • Good Negotiation Skills With The Clients

  • Team Player And Individual Achiever

  • Excellent Written And Verbal English Communication Skills

  • Have Wide Experience In Various Fields With Different Roles And Responsibilities

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

Visvesvaraya Technological University, SJCE Engineering College

Master of Computer Applications · Computer Application · Mysuru, India

Certifications & licenses

Classical Guitar Practical Exam

Trinity College Of Music, London

Music Theory Exam

Trinity College Of Music, London

Piano Exam

Trinity College Of Music, London

Profile

Created
Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.
Try FRATCH GPT
More actions

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions? Here you can find further information.

Where is Praveen based?

Praveen is based in Erbach, Germany.

What languages does Praveen speak?

Praveen speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Praveen have?

Praveen has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Praveen has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Praveen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Praveen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Praveen would be well-suited for roles such as: Safety Regulatory Intelligence Consultant, Sr. Validation Consultant, Business Analyst and SME.

What is Praveen's latest experience?

Praveen's most recent position is Safety Regulatory Intelligence Consultant at Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH.

What companies has Praveen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Praveen has worked for Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH, BioNTech, and Merck KGaA.

Which industries is Praveen most experienced in?

Praveen is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Telecommunication. Praveen also has some experience in Education.

Which business areas is Praveen most experienced in?

Praveen is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Customer Service. Praveen also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Sales, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Praveen worked in recently?

Praveen has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Praveen worked in recently?

Praveen has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Business Intelligence.

What is Praveen's education?

Praveen holds a Master in Computer Application from Visvesvaraya Technological University, SJCE Engineering College.

Does Praveen have any certificates?

Praveen has 3 certificates. These include: Classical Guitar Practical Exam, Music Theory Exam, and Piano Exam.

What is the availability of Praveen?

The availability of Praveen needs to be confirmed.

What is the rate of Praveen?

Praveen's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

How to hire Praveen?

To hire Praveen, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

Average rates for similar positions

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

1200
900
600
300
Market avg: 860-1020 €
The rates shown represent the typical market range for freelancers in this position based on recent contracts on our platform.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.