Tabrez Sheikh
About Tabrez Sheikh
Tabrez Sheikh is a Development Chemist at Dechra Pharmaceuticals Plc, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in pharmaceutical formulation and analytical method development, having previously held positions at Sanofi and Dechra Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Tabrez Sheikh has been employed at Dechra Pharmaceuticals Plc as a Development Chemist since 2015. In this role, he assists in the manufacture of new pharmaceutical formulations on a lab scale and scales them up to pilot trials. He is responsible for developing new analytical methods for pharmaceutical products and performing method validation. His work includes writing analytical methods, validation, and stability protocols. He also performs analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV, and Dissolution for products undergoing stability trials. Additionally, he manages the calibration of all laboratory equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and service within the department.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Tabrez Sheikh worked as a Senior QC Analyst at Dechra Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing from 2008 to 2014 in the United Kingdom. Prior to that, he served as a Scientist at Sanofi in Aquitaine, France, for one year from 2002 to 2003. He also gained experience as a Shift QA Chemist at Cott Beverages for three months in 2007 in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. This diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry has contributed to his expertise in quality control and analytical chemistry.
Education and Expertise
Tabrez Sheikh studied Pharmacy at Dayaram Patel Pharmacy College for one year from 1999 to 2000. He furthered his education at the University of Greenwich, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Science from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in pharmaceutical development and analytical chemistry.