Mohammad Ali Riaz

Dynamic CMC Team Leader with over 18 years in the biotech/pharmaceutical sector, specializing in strategic CMC leadership for small molecule and biologic drug development and commercialization. Adept at managing CDMO partnerships, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven success in project management and execution of complex product development activities, with a strong focus on technical innovation and collaborative problem-solving.

Experienced in late-phase mammalian biologics, small molecules, and cytotoxics CMC. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and managing contract manufacturing organizations to ensure regulatory compliance.

I am an experienced Director seeking an opportunity at your company. I have a strong track record and

am looking forward to bringing my skills and abilities to the team. I have acquired technical and

management skills in the pharmaceutical industry for over 17 years.

• Significant Oral Solid dosage early to late-stage formulation, process development, scale up,

equipment qualification, process validation, commercial manufacturing, packaging, and supply

chain experience. Successful track record in IND, IMPD, NDA and ANDA development transfer

activities, validation and product launches.

• Comprehensive end to end experience overseeing daily commercial manufacturing and packaging

operations of small, medium and large organizations which includes interfacing with various ERP

systems such as SAP to ensure inventory management of commercial supplies.

• Broad expertise in introducing product, process development in clinical environment and using

lean manufacturing methodologies to drive operational excellence initiatives in manufacturing and

packaging of oral solid dosages in commercial environment

At my previous company, I had a reputation for being able to work with everyone. I enjoy figuring out what

motivates people, finding common ground and getting things done. I am also good at project coordination,

hiring and recruitment and staff management which helps me to build productive relationships and

achieve solid results

PhD - Pharmaceutical Science 

MSc- Engineering 

BSc. Biochemistry