ALEXANDER MURRAY
Seaton Burn,Newcastle upon Tyne
Summary
Pharmaceutical industry professional with extensive experience in leading and supporting API production campaigns of various scales. Demonstrated expertise in leadership, problem-solving, and root cause analysis. Aiming to transition into a supervisory role in operations to drive impactful outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
API Operations Lead
Pharmaron Manufacturing Services (UK) ltd
Cramlington, Northumberland
2021.03 - 2026.03
- Coordinated team of scientists to ensure effective project resourcing.
- Assisted team members in achieving training and development goals.
- Performed technical tasks for personal projects as API operations scientist.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations while ensuring high-quality standards in operations.
- Created operational plans to enhance performance.
- Managed daily operations to meet established objectives and address challenges proactively.
- Improved operational efficiency by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Ensured adherence to quality, safety, and performance metrics for team compliance with requirements.
- Supported improvement projects for site processes and management procedures including new product introduction, continuous process verification, and waste management.
- Reinstated sales and operations planning process for site and led technical reviews for new product enquiries.
API Support Chemist
Aesica Pharmaceuticals ltd
Cramlington, Northumberland
2018.09 - 2021.03
- Technical lead on projects working effectively across functions to ensure delivery across all phases of projects life cycle.
- Provided technical input to design phases, including hazard studies and design reviews.
- Produced essential process documentation such as standard operating procedures, batch record sheets, COSHH and risk assessments, etc.
- Programmed DCS for process operations and used DCS tools to collect relevant data.
- Used lean manufacturing principles to identify and implement continuous process improvements through change control procedures.
- Ensured cGMP compliance through effective root cause analysis of process issues and implementing effective CAPAs
Process Operator
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) ltd
Mirfield, West Yorkshire
2016.06 - 2018.09
- Operated chemical processing equipment for API manufacturing on a 24/7 basis.
- Executed process operations across scales from 20L to 15,000L.
- Upheld cGMP diligently ensuring product quality and patient safety.
- Participated in operational excellence initiatives and troubleshooting sessions.
- Conducted routine in-process analysis using HPLCs and GCs.
- Performed checks to identify potential problems ensuring uninterrupted production.
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Troubleshot minor technical issues promptly.
- Facilitated communication between shift teams for effective handovers.
- Handled hazardous substances carefully across various shifts.
International volunteer
Progressio
Binga, Zimbabwe
2013.07 - 2013.09
- Facilitated impactful educational programmes with Basilwizi in Binga, Zimbabwe over ten weeks.
- Enhanced local awareness of health and business through innovative team collaboration.
- Drove successful execution of community fayre's, significantly raising consciousness around gender equality.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by interacting with diverse local communities.
- Provided basic health education to improve community health standards.
Education
BSc - Chemistry
University Of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, Kirklees 2013.09 - 2016.07
A-Levels -
Brighouse High School Sixth Form
Brighouse, Calderdale 2010.09 - 2012.08
GCSE -
Brighouse High School
Brighouse, Calderdale 2001.04 - 2010.08
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Team Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- cGMP compliance
- EHS regulations
- Workflow planning prowess
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Advanced IT literacy
- Continuous Improvement implementation
- Strong communication competence
- Workflow Development
- Process mapping
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Climbing
- Snooker and pool
- Rugby Union
- Reading
- Violin
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
API Operations Lead
Pharmaron Manufacturing Services (UK) ltd
2021.03 - 2026.03
API Support Chemist
Aesica Pharmaceuticals ltd
2018.09 - 2021.03
Process Operator
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) ltd
2016.06 - 2018.09
BSc - Chemistry
University Of Huddersfield
2013.09 - 2016.07
International volunteer
Progressio
2013.07 - 2013.09
A-Levels -
Brighouse High School Sixth Form
2010.09 - 2012.08
GCSE -
Brighouse High School
2001.04 - 2010.08