Rajesh Mistry has over 18 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging development. He has handled packaging for various drug formulations across multiple international markets, including the US, EU, Canada, and others. Currently working as Deputy Manager of Packaging Development, his experience includes developing packaging materials, coordinating suppliers and regulatory requirements, and reducing costs through value engineering. He has a background in chemistry and packaging and speaks several languages relevant to global markets.

1. Rajesh Mistry cell: 09930225615 E mail: mistry.17@gmail.com
Packaging Technologist, with around 18+ years of extensive experience in field of pharmaceutical
packaging development with sound technical and practical knowledge in all day to day activities and
Long term projects pertaining to packaging development.
MARKETS HANDLED:
USA, EU , CANADA, AUSTRALIA , NEW ZELAND, JAPAN, SOUTH AFRICA, ROW, RUSSIA, UKRAINE & CIS
FORMULATIONS HANDLED:
TABLETS, CAPSULES, INJECTABLES, GELS, OINTMENTS, PFOS, OPHTHALMICS, NASAL SPRAYS, LIQUID
ORALS
 Development of Packaging Material for new products in accordance to the regulatory
requirements of local / sales & various countries
 Design Development as consultation with International Division & Marketing Dept.
 Getting artworks done from artist as per International Division, Marketing Dept.as well as
regulatory requirements.
 Development of blister change parts in co-ordination with F & D, Production and Marketing.
 Coordinating with Change Part Manufacturers of Blister, Strip, and Auto Cartonator etc.
 Preparation of Art Works e.g. Al. Foils (Continues/Eye-Marking), Cartons/Catch covers, Box
Labels, Leaflets (Inserts & Outserts), Labels, Lami Tubes, Al. Collapsible Tubes etc.
 Laying down Packing Material Specification & Bill of Material.
 Preparation, checking & approval of artworks and its subsequent processing (single–up
proofing, Multi-up proofing & shade cards).
 Co-ordination with Purchase, Supply Chain, Engineering Departments & Manufacturing
Location.
 Handling of Inventory control operations for packing materials as communicating from SCM,
PPIC, QA Doc cell & Purchase Department
 Handling packaging material quality related queries from international customers, MOHs, RAs,
production & printers end.
 Register maintaining for artworks, print proofs & Shade Cards
 Creation of SOPs for packaging development activities in the department
CURRENTJOB DESCRIPTION

2.  Experience in raising & tacking of change control, deviation & incidence occurs in the
department & shop floor through online (electronic) program Track Wise.
 Experience in preparation of Protocol for Transit Trails & Various Machine trails to be
performed at shop floor.
 Experience in analyzing & trouble shooting for problem related to packing activities at shop
floor
 Experience in online proofing & vendor audit at Carton , Label , Alu & Lami tube,
Foil & Laminates manufactures
 Experience in preparation of Batch Packing Records for new products & revision.
 Development of packing materials for UK, Europe, US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand
Markets & communications with respective countries’’ pack change analysts.
 Value Engineering - Cost reduction, changeover of blister packs & other packing materials etc.
 Conversion of blister change parts to print registration change parts (PRC),
Perforation change parts.
 Single blisters change part designed & developed in such a way so that it can be
use for many products.
 Changeover of Aluminum Tube of Gel & Ointment to multilayer lami tube &
coextruded plastic tube.
 Standardization of corrugated boxes i.e. same box can be used for many
products.
 Conversion of 9 Ply & 7 Ply corrugated boxes to 5 Ply corrugated boxes without
affecting strength of boxes by increase in Burst Factor of Papers used for
Corrugation.
 Inventory control process by developing base foil i.e. PVC, PVDC, COC, OPA etc.
on the basis of available standard blister & Alu (Poly) change parts of Tablets &
Capsules.
 Standardization of Aluminum Tube base coat in consultation with Printed
Aluminum Tube Supplier.
 Reduction in numbers of colours for printed packing materials without affecting
aesthetic look of printed packing materials.
 Developed new techniques on printed carton by changing board specifications,
embossing, spot varnished, and foil stamping on carton.

3.  Development of Packing Materials for Russia, Ukraine & ROW.
 Development of packing materials in accordance ANDA guideline for US Generic Market for
products like Ciprofloxacin, Fluconazole , Atenolol , Cetirizine & Diclofenac Sodium solid dosage
form, as consultation with US Collaborate.
 Development of packing materials for UK Market as consultation with UK Collaborator.
 Experience in analysis of Bulk Drugs & Finished Products.
 Experience in analysis of Packing Materials.
 Experience in analysis Stability Study.
 Experience in analysis Calibration of Instruments.
 Experience in analysis of Treated Effluent.
 Handling sophisticated instruments like Spectrophotometer, I.R., Polari meter, Potentiometer,
Karl Fischer Tiltrotor, H.P.L.C., Flame Photometer, and Dissolution Apparatus etc.
 Presently working as Deputy Manager – Packaging Development at Mylan Laboratories Ltd,
Nasik, From October 2015 to till date
 Worked as Assistant Manager – Packaging Development at Raptacos, Bret & CO. Ltd. Thane
from March 2015 to July 2015
 Worked as Assistant Manager – Packaging Development at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Ltd, Worli from September 2010 to March 2015
 Worked as Sr. Executive – Packaging Development at IPCA Laboratories Ltd, Kandivli from
December 2009 to August 2010
 Worked as Sr. Executive – Packaging Development at J.B.Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd,
Worli from January 2003 to November 2009
 Worked as QC - Packaging at Sigma Laboratories Ltd., Wadala fromDecember 2000 to
December 2002
 Worked as QC - Packaging at Unique Pharmaceutical Lab, Thane fromJanuary 1998 to
November 2000
PROJECTS HANDLED
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

4.  Graduation in Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from University of Mumbai (April 1994-97)
 Post Graduate Diploma from Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai (May 2010-12)
 Russian Learning Course of 2 years from Russian Cultural Centre, Mumbai.
 Computer knowledge of MS- Office, Coral Draw & SAP (ERP Program)
Date of Birth : 19th September, 1977.
Address : 203, Shyam Darshan Co-Op. Housing Society Ltd,
B-Wing, 2nd Floor, C.S. Road, Dahisar (E),
Mumbai-400 068.
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Languages Known : Gujarati, English, Hindi, Marathi, & Russian.
 Adept at developing new packaging & improving of existing packaging to reduce cost,
minimize inventory & increase productivity.
• Highly focused & result-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations, able to
identify goals, priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.
• Highly organized, logical thinker, flexible team member who loves to learn.
• Knowledge of various processes of printing, packing material manufacturing, Pharma
packaging machineries and labeling guidelines.
• Keeping abreast of latest developments & technology.
On Request
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