Sainiranjan Charka, MBA
About Sainiranjan Charka, MBA
Sainiranjan Charka is a Senior Validation Engineer at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2022. He holds an MBA in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management and has extensive experience in validation engineering across various companies.
Work at Kite Pharma
Sainiranjan Charka has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Senior Validation Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that validation processes meet regulatory standards and support the development of cell therapies. His expertise contributes to maintaining the quality and compliance of manufacturing operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in Validation Engineering
Prior to his current position, Sainiranjan Charka worked at Bachem as a Validation Lead from 2020 to 2022. He also served as a Validation Consultant at Arthrex from 2016 to 2019 in Naples, Florida. Additionally, he held the position of Lead Validation Engineer and Project Manager at Unbound LLC from 2019 to 2020 in Irvine, California. His diverse experience in validation engineering spans several years and various organizations.
Education and Expertise
Sainiranjan Charka holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Westcliff University, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 2013 to 2015. His educational background is complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, completed from 2009 to 2013.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Throughout his career, Sainiranjan Charka has implemented various process improvements. He introduced automated systems in controlled environments across North America, Germany, and Mexico, resulting in a 25% increase in product shelf life and $1.2 million in cost savings. He also launched 5S initiatives on quality control and manufacturing floors, which led to a 20% increase in productivity. Furthermore, he developed new staff work schedules that increased productivity by 30% and reduced employee turnover by 19%.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his engineering roles, Sainiranjan Charka served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2014 for 11 months. In this capacity, he supported faculty in delivering course content and assisting students, contributing to the academic environment at the university.