Poonam Patil
About Poonam Patil
Poonam Patil is a Process Validation Specialist currently working at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC in Skipton, England. She has extensive experience in process validation and quality assurance, having previously held positions at the British Compliance Institute and Nilsan Nishotech Systems Pvt Ltd.
Current Role at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Poonam Patil serves as a Process Validation Specialist at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for developing validation master plans and process flow diagrams as part of New Product Development projects. Her work involves compiling and reviewing Product Quality Reviews (PQRs) and suggesting process improvements to enhance product quality and compliance.
Previous Experience at British Compliance Institute
Poonam Patil worked at the British Compliance Institute as a Validation Specialist from 2015 to 2018. During her three years in this role, she conducted validation and qualification tests of new and existing equipment, facilities, and utilities. Her work adhered to internal protocols and external standards, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). She also served as a Chemical Processing Engineer at the same institute for one year in 2018.
Technical Background and Early Career
Before her tenure at the British Compliance Institute, Poonam Patil worked as a Technical Engineer at Nilsan Nishotech Systems Pvt Ltd from 2005 to 2008 in Navi Mumbai. This role provided her with foundational experience in engineering processes and technical applications within the chemical industry.
Education and Qualifications
Poonam Patil earned her Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from KLE College of Engineering and Technology in Belgaum, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She graduated with First Class with Distinction, reflecting her strong academic performance in the field of chemical engineering.
Expertise in Validation Processes
Poonam Patil has developed expertise in preparing validation and Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) and Continued Process Verification (CPV) protocols and reports for modified or existing manufacturing processes. She utilizes corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), deviations, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other root cause analysis techniques to improve product and process information.