Aftab Rahman - QA Operations Manager

Q: Where is Aftab based?

Aftab is based in Wörgl, Austria .

Q: What languages does Aftab speak?

Aftab speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), Urdu (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Aftab have?

Aftab has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Aftab has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Aftab may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Aftab's latest experience?

Aftab's most recent position is QA Operations Manager at Novartis Technical Operations Austria .

Q: What companies has Aftab worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Aftab has worked for Novartis Technical Operations Austria .

Q: Which industries is Aftab most experienced in?

Aftab is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas is Aftab most experienced in?

Aftab is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Project Management , and Operations . Aftab also has some experience in Finance , Product Development , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Aftab worked in recently?

Aftab has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas has Aftab worked in recently?

Aftab has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Finance , and Project Management .

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Wörgl, Austria

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Wörgl, Austria

QA Operations Manager

Novartis Technical Operations Austria

Working as QA Operations Manager due to network transformation at Novartis.

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 1 month

Austria

Strategic Product Lead (SPL)

Novartis Technical Operations Austria

Lead cross-functional product team in a matrix organization across Technical Operations, Global Drug Development, Global Drug Regulatory Affairs and Business Franchise (Commercial, Global Brand Team and Global Program Team).
Support commercial brand strategy and optimize performance along the value chain by driving product strategic decisions with leadership team to ensure cost-effective, reliable supply across product lifecycle and inventory management.
Coordinate, define and execute the product supply strategy, lifecycle management strategy, supply risk management and product roadmap to ensure robust, high quality and on-time supply together with SCM, QA, Tech Ops, Commercial Operations, Marketing and Development.
Liaise with product manufacturing sites, ensuring optimal site allocation, DS manufacture, DP filling, packaging & devices.

Nov 2018 - Present

7 years 5 months

Wörgl, Austria

Program Manager

Novartis Technical Operations Austria

Responsible for managing major global programs and projects across disciplines and multiple manufacturing locations.
Leading the cross-functional pharma product life cycle projects—launches, improvement projects, site transfers, pruning and divestments.
Organize and lead high-performing cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of device and combination product (Biologics/Biosimilars) programs.
Kick off project/transfer teams, remove barriers to success, realize opportunities, drive the definition of project milestones and ensure implementation accordingly to agreed timelines and allocated budget.
Develop cost estimates, secure funding/resources through financial planning and long-range planning processes, manage the program per plan, report actual and forecasted spending and resolve financial variances.
Identify potential risks and elaborate contingency plans as appropriate; communicate project progress and deviations.
Ensure alignment with all the functions involved in strategic project management and in the risk assessment & management review process.
Communicate the program execution strategy, deliverables and milestones to internal and external stakeholders maintaining a clear, consistent narrative to foster engagement, understanding and alignment.
Collaborate with the program team to implement effective program governance structures, work breakdown structures, roles and responsibilities, integrated timelines and communication plans.
Ensure avoidance of stock out and write off due to the ongoing projects.
Participate in operational excellence projects.
Ensure that programs and projects are technically and financially closed out upon completion and any on-going responsibilities are formally transferred to appropriate parties.

Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

1 year 3 months

Austria

Global Product / Project & LCM Lead NTO

Sandoz GmbH

Leading the strategic and life cycle projects for the anti-infectives platform.
Running project and product review and consolidating the related events affecting supply availability and capacity.
Ensure alignment with all the functions involved in the strategic project review and in the management review (e.g. strategy, sites, franchise).
Align bridging-/contingency-stocks for change projects, transfers, pruning and divestment projects with responsible function.

Nov 2013 - Jul 2017

3 years 9 months

Austria

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Sandoz GmbH

Compiling dossier and reviewing CMC documents and processing regulatory submissions worldwide.
Prepare regulatory strategy for development projects.
Review and approval of various technical documents for the dossier.
Collection and compilation of scientific justifications and responses to the deficiencies received from Health Authorities as well as customers.
Responsible QA-RA person for the department; participate in preparation and finalization of SOPs and GOPs.

Jun 2009 - Sep 2013

4 years 4 months

Austria

Head Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance

Agepha GmbH Austria

Leading the regulatory affairs team (team of 5 people) and communicating with various stakeholders.
Compiling, reviewing, and processing regulatory submissions and product dossiers.
Review of adverse events, literature survey and compiling PSURs.
Acting as Deputy QP.
MA transfer and related activities within the EU, SmPC harmonization in countries like Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Finland etc.

Jun 2008 - May 2009

1 year

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Regulatory Consultant

Pharmaconsult

Alignment meeting with customers and define regulatory strategy and act as local regulatory contact for Health Authorities.
Review of dossiers and technical documents before submission to the Ministry of Health (GCC Countries, Jordan and Lebanon).
Responding to the technical queries from regulatory authorities and customers.

Apr 2007 - May 2008

1 year 2 months

India

Research Executive (Scientist II)

Torrent Research Centre

Participate in formulation development of generic tablet formulation.
Preparation of technical documents for the dossier.
Review and approval of technical documents like product development report, specifications, BMR, BPR, validation protocols & reports, stability protocols & reports, analytical test procedures, analytical test reports, packaging records etc.

Jun 2006 - Apr 2007

11 months

India

Research Officer

Ind Swift Limited

Participate in formulation development of generic products.
Preparation of technical documents for the dossier.
Review and approval of technical documents like product development report, specifications, BMR, BPR, validation protocols & reports, stability protocols & reports, analytical test procedures, analytical test reports, packaging records etc.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology.

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations, Finance, Product Development, and Supply Chain Management.

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Operations

Finance

Product Development

Supply Chain Management

Skills

Lifecycle Program Mgmt
Supply Chain Project Mgmt
Strategic Project Mgmt
Brand Strategy
Trd Project Management
Demand/capacity Planning
Launch Preparation
Risk Assessment & Management Mitigation
Regulatory Cmc Expert
Qa Responsibilities
Leading A Team
Goal Oriented
Strategic Mindset
Excellent Interpersonal & Communication
Highly Flexible And Adaptive
Good Coordination Skills
Quality Focused
Critical Thinking
Sap
Artificial Intelligence Tools Like Chat Gpt And Copilot
Python Programming
Docu-bridge
Microsoft Office, Acrobat, Think Cell
Regulatory Software

Languages

Hindi

Native

Urdu

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

MCI

MBA · International Business Management · Innsbruck, Austria

Oct 2004 - Jun 2006

Jamia Hamdard University

Master of Pharmacy · Pharmaceutical Chemistry · New Delhi, India

Oct 2000 - Jun 2004

Jamia Hamdard University

Bachelor of Pharmacy · Pharmacy · New Delhi, India

Certifications & licenses

IBM Program “What Is Managing Complexity, Driving Product Data Science”

IBM

Digital Transformation Certification

Boston Consulting Group

Machine Learning For Product Managers

Duke University

Diploma In Intellectual Property Rights

WIPO Geneva

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Pharmaceutical 19.5 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 7 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Austria, India, United Arab Emirates)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles QA Operations Manager, Strategic Product Lead (SPL), Program Manager

Main industries Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Aftab based?

Aftab is based in Wörgl, Austria.

What languages does Aftab speak?

Aftab speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), Urdu (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Aftab have?

Aftab has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Aftab has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Aftab may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Aftab be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Aftab would be well-suited for roles such as: QA Operations Manager, Strategic Product Lead (SPL), Program Manager.

What is Aftab's latest experience?

Aftab's most recent position is QA Operations Manager at Novartis Technical Operations Austria.

What companies has Aftab worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Aftab has worked for Novartis Technical Operations Austria.

Which industries is Aftab most experienced in?

Aftab is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology.

Which business areas is Aftab most experienced in?

Aftab is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Operations. Aftab also has some experience in Finance, Product Development, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Aftab worked in recently?

Aftab has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Aftab worked in recently?

Aftab has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Finance, and Project Management.

What is Aftab's education?

Aftab holds a Master in International Business Management from MCI, a Master in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Jamia Hamdard University and a Bachelor in Pharmacy from Jamia Hamdard University.

Does Aftab have any certificates?

Aftab has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: IBM Program “What Is Managing Complexity, Driving Product Data Science”, Digital Transformation Certification, and Machine Learning For Product Managers.

What is the availability of Aftab?

Aftab is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Aftab?

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