Azeez Yusuf
Dublin,Co. Dublin
Summary
Experienced Biochemist with a proven track record in pharmaceutical manufacturing and process optimisation. Seeking to leverage expertise in technical, analytical and leadership skills to contribute to successful outcomes in drug development and manufacturing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Analytical Scientist
Pfizer Grange Castle
Dublin
05.2023 - Current
- Act as subject matter expert for manufacturing methods in process development, providing technical and analytical support for small-scale investigations.
- Conduct research and gather information that facilitates product performance qualification (PPQs).
- Apply CAPA in Laboratory Investigations Report (LIRs) to analyse root cause of problems and evaluate solutions in surpport to allow batch release
- Provide technical surpports for lab-scale qualification processes
- Supported method qualification on automation of manual protein concentration quantification method
- Conducted method transfer involving introduction of internal control in conjugated polysaccharide characterisation for implementation in QC
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Designed and researched to investigate the influence of Trikafta therapy on neutrophil function in patients with Cystic Fibrosis, employing Design of Experiment (DoE) and ex vivo/in vitro models.
- Act as themain point of contact and subject matter expert with contract research organisation (CRO)
- Conduct literature reviews and perform data analysis to support ongoing projects and to identify new opportunities for improvement
- Used Design of Experiment (DoE) to carefully plan experiments to investigate the effect of different formulations of Trikafta active ingredients on neutrophil activation and inflammatory pathways in ex vivo and in vitro models.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dublin City University
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed bioassays and researched to investigate biological activities of pharmaceutical contamination in Irish surface waters, utilizing DoE to investigate thelong-term toxic effects of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
- Presented research outcomes to internal colleagues and external stakeholders on project progress.
- Engages in the dissemination of the results of the research from the findings of the study to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure that analytical methods meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Product Specialist
JNC Intl Ltd
Nigeria
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed priority product sales funnel resulting in a 30% increase in sales, designed customer-oriented product concepts, and conducted formal presentations to introduce and promote Electro-medical and Cath lab products.
Research and Development Chemist
CAP PLC
Nigeria
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Contributed to the development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods for various chemical samples, ensuring adherence to GMP and continuous improvement of production processes.
Research Assistant
Lagos State University College of Medicine
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Produced reports and data analyses to communicate research progress, trends, and conclusions, training and mentoring new research assistants on laboratory procedures.
Education
Ph.D in Biochemistry - Nanobiomedicine
MSc - Molecular Medicine (Oncology)
BSc - Biochemistry
Skills
- Analytical Skills: Data analysis, Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Mass spectrometry, Molecular biology assays, Biomolecular interactions interpretation
- Problem-Solving Skills: Troubleshooting (analytical challenges), Process optimization, Deviation resolution
- Technical Proficiency: Instrumentation operation (HPLC, spectrometry, ELISA platforms), Method development, Method validation, Troubleshooting (analytical techniques), Statistical analysis (minitab, GraphPad), Lab management (LIMS)
- Communication Skills: Verbal and written communication (reports, manuscripts, presentations)
Certification
- Diploma in Good Laboratory Practice, Alison Online Course, 2023
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma Quality, Institute of Technology Sligo, 2020
- Diploma in Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials, John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2020
- Diploma in Project Management, Alison Online Course, 2014
Affiliations
- DIY: Home improvements
- Hiking
Timeline
Analytical Scientist - Pfizer Grange Castle
05.2023 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
01.2022 - 04.2023
Postdoctoral Researcher - Dublin City University
10.2019 - 01.2022
Product Specialist - JNC Intl Ltd
06.2015 - 01.2016
Research and Development Chemist - CAP PLC
11.2014 - 06.2015
Research Assistant - Lagos State University College of Medicine
02.2014 - 11.2014
Technological University Dublin - Ph.D in Biochemistry, Nanobiomedicine
University of Sheffield - MSc , Molecular Medicine (Oncology)
Lagos State University - BSc, Biochemistry
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