Abir B.-Independent Consultant — Project Management
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Independent Consultant — Project Management
Freelance
- Managed complex CAPEX and process enhancement projects for Guidepoint, AlphaSights, L.E.K. Consulting, and NanoHelix involving cleanroom expansions, automated bioprocess systems, and validation program rollouts.
- Established and maintained comprehensive project schedules integrating engineering, validation, quality assurance, and operations milestones ensuring GMP compliance and regulatory readiness.
- Oversaw FAT/SAT coordination with vendors for bioprocess skids, monitoring instrumentation calibration, and clean utility validation protocols.
Technical Project Management Consultant
GRI Pharma
- Led bioprocess equipment upgrade projects focusing on chromatography resin replacement and buffer prep system qualification within cGMP frameworks.
- Facilitated cross-functional risk assessment and mitigation planning applying FMEA and structured change control to minimize regulatory risk.
- Achieved 2-7% cost savings through supplier rationalization, value engineering, and optimized scheduling of CQV activities.
- Supported validation teams on protocol creation, execution review, and compliance reporting per Annex 1 and comparable standards.
PM and Process Advisor
Guidepoint
- Developed PM frameworks for CMC technology transfer projects ensuring integrated vendor qualification, process validation, and engineering handovers for new commercial biomanufacturing lines.
- Designed KPI dashboards and milestone tracking for manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs) improving decision-making transparency at operational and executive levels.
- Implemented risk and change control standardization facilitating compliance with EMA/FDA good manufacturing practices.
Project Manager
Cobetter Filtration
- Directed installation and qualification of single-use filtration and tubing assemblies in aseptic processing cleanrooms, ensuring full compliance with GMP and ISO standards.
- Controlled validation life cycle including FAT, IQ/OQ/PQ and cleaning validation maintaining synchronization of documentation and batch records.
- Managed vendor quality assurance and corrective action reporting to maintain supplier compliance standards and reduce 0.3-2% deviation incidents.
PM and Process Strategy Advisor
Guidepoint
PM/Sales Specialist
Cytiva (Formerly GE Healthcare Life Sciences)
- Delivered comprehensive CAPEX projects for upstream mammalian cell culture and downstream purification including bioreactors, tangential flow filtration (TFF), and chromatography systems.
- Led cross-functional teams through project execution applying Lean and Kaizen methods to improve schedule adherence and project cost efficiency.
- Ensured rigorous process validation and commissioning documentation aligned with cGMP guidelines and client quality standards.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams on a critical COVID vaccine manufacturing project, applying Lean and project management methodologies to maintain progress during time-sensitive, challenging conditions.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, Sales, Procurement, and Production.
Summary
Project Manager & Biopharma Specialist with 5+ years of experience leading CAPEX, CMC, cleanroom, and validation projects in GMP-regulated environments across Europe and Asia. Proven track record of delivering complex bioprocess equipment installations, facility commissioning, and regulatory-ready documentation on time and within budget.
Combines technical mastery in aseptic processing, single-use technologies, and bioprocess scale-up with strategic leadership in risk management, vendor negotiation, and Lean/Six Sigma optimization. Skilled at aligning technical deliverables with business objectives, driving cost savings, and accelerating manufacturing readiness for CDMOs and global pharma.
Recognized for clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and team motivation in multicultural settings. Adept at bridging engineering execution with business strategy, ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, and ICH standards while enabling organizational growth in competitive biopharma markets.
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Bioprocess Engineering Project Leadership (Equipment Procurement: Chromatography Skids, Bioreactors, Centrifuges; Clean Utilities: Wfi, Cip/Sip; Automation: Scada, Dcs)
- Capex Lifecycle Management (Conceptual Design, Urs, Fat/Sat, Iq/Oq/Pq)
- Validation Lifecycle Coordination Within Gxp Frameworks (Vmp, Protocol Review, Batch Record Audits, Deviation Investigation)
- Upstream & Downstream Process Knowledge; Gmp Aseptic Manufacturing; Single-Use Systems; Critical Parameter Monitoring
- Lean, Six Sigma, And Risk-Based Approaches (Fmea, Hazop) For Compliance With Fda, Ema, Ich Q7, Annex 1
- Risk & Change Management (Impact Assessments, Decision Logs, Mitigation Strategies, Audit Readiness)
- Vendor & Subcontractor Management (Technical Compliance, Quality Deliverables, Cost-Effective Execution)
Soft Skills:
- Strategic Planning & Prioritization Under Tight Timelines
- Stakeholder Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Leadership In Multicultural, Regulated Environments
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation With Vendors/Partners
- Decision-Making Under Uncertainty And Risk
- Adaptability To Evolving Project Scope And Regulatory Changes
- Team Motivation, Coaching, And Performance Management
- Strong Documentation, Reporting, And Presentation Skills
Languages
Education
Dublin City University
MSc in Business Management · Business Management · Dublin, Ireland
KIIT University
MTech in Biotechnology · Biotechnology · Bhubaneswar, India
KIIT University
BTech in Biotechnology · Biotechnology · Bhubaneswar, India
Certifications & licenses
Agile Project Management Professional Certificate
Atlassian
Diploma In Bioreactor Design
Alison
AI For Business Leaders, Business Strategy And Project Management
Microsoft
Data And Business Analysis
Microsoft
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Abir is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Abir speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Elementary).
Abir has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Abir has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Abir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Abir would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Consultant — Project Management, Technical Project Management Consultant, PM and Process Advisor.
Abir's most recent position is Independent Consultant — Project Management at Freelance.
In recent years, Abir has worked for Freelance, GRI Pharma, Guidepoint, and Cobetter Filtration.
Abir is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.
Abir is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Sales. Abir also has some experience in Operations, Strategy, and Procurement.
Abir holds a Master in Business Management from Dublin City University, a Master in Biotechnology from KIIT University and a Bachelor in Biotechnology from KIIT University.
Abir has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Project Management Professional Certificate, Diploma In Bioreactor Design, Diploma In Certified Associate In Project Management, SAP Activate, Primavera P6, and Planning And Estimation.
Abir is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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