Devallee Ellapen
Calgary
Summary
Dedicated and self-motivated professional seeking a full-time opportunity to leverage a strong foundation of technical skills and collaborative experience. Thrives in challenging environments, fostering an adaptable mindset, particularly after living abroad, which enhances the ability to navigate diverse situations with ease. A proven track record of academic excellence reflects a commitment to diligence and continuous learning. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate the development of lasting relationships within the workplace, contributing to both personal and professional success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulatory Associate
Aspen Global Incorporated
10.2021 - 07.2025
- Responsibilities:
- Supported the regulatory team and affiliates of Aspen around the world for all regulatory activities (Submissions and approvals for variations, upcoming renewals and projects) for products registered globally and monitored their impact on each other.
- Regular interactions with affiliates and internal stakeholders through emails, periodic teleconferences and meetings for completion of regulatory activities.
- Compiled the supporting documents that are required for submission of the regulatory variations.
- Assisted in reviewing and revising the dossier sections as well as the responses to Health Authorities queries.
- Reviewed, updated and ensured accuracy of the data on the Regulatory databases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely submission of high-quality regulatory documents and to facilitate regulatory strategy discussions.
- Updated standard operating procedures with improved working instructions.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in the registration process without compromising quality or timeliness of submissions.
- Assisted in responding to regulatory questions, liaising with the Quality Team and manufacturing site as required.
- Raised change controls on Quality Management System for changes which have an impact to registered details.
- Collaborated with other streams (Quality, Supply Chain & Artwork) on technical projects to ensure timely submissions and approvals of regulatory variations to mitigate any risks to supply.
- Skills Acquired: Teamwork, Excellent verbal and written communication, Self-Initiative, Analytical and Problem Solving, Microsoft, Instrumentation Software, Negotiation, Critical Thinking and Attention to details.
Scientist
Boston Scientific
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsibilities:
- Part of the technical team of Research & Development
- Supported on ongoing medical device projects:
- Designed, planned and executed own experimental work packages in line with project needs.
- Conducted laboratory-based work in accordance with all EHS procedures and practices and owned the day to day running and maintenance of work lab and areas.
- Involved in test method development and validation.
- Translated all gathered and recorded data to meaningful and relevant information for senior scientists and project leaders to use in a traceable manner for supporting key design decisions and for referencing in regulatory submissions.
- Involved in decision making, data interpretation and critical thinking processes throughout product development cycle.
- Skills Acquired: Competency in product development areas (Synthesis, purification, formulation, characterisation and basic analytical methodologies), Teamwork, Communication, Self-Initiative, Problem Solving, Microsoft, Instrumentation Software, Report Writing
Industrial Placement Student
BTG Biocompatibles (now Boston Scientific)
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Responsibilities:
- Provided support to the Research & Development's technical team in conducting laboratory experiments whilst ensuring compliance to good laboratory practices.
- Supported a feasibility project (Design of a Medical Device):
- Synthesis of polymers involving the use of a polyblock.
- Characterisation of prototypes using in-house techniques including use of a dissolution bath and rheometer.
- Effectively recorded all experimental work and test results for data analysis and traceability.
- Involved in optimisation of prototypes through data analysis and Design of Experiment.
- Involved in identifying good prototypes to support both in vitro and in vivo studies.
- Involved in product demonstrations for external visitors.
- Skills Acquired: Teamwork, Communication, Self-Initiative, Problem Solving, Microsoft, Instrumentation Software, ChemDraw, Report Writing
Maths Tutor
Action Tutoring, Shoreham Academy
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Responsibilities:
- Helped students on free school meals, achieve a C or above Grade for their GCSE.
- Worked with the help of the organisation’s workbooks.
- Worked in a one-to-one environment and the workload was tailored according to the student’s needs.
- Had to prove qualities such as patience, perseverance and dedication.
- Skills Acquired: Communication, Adaptability, Time Management, Problem Solving, Improved Interpersonal Skills
Education
Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Sciences
University of Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom06.2020
Cambridge International Examinations- A Levels - Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Droopnath Ramphul State College
11.2015
Cambridge International Examinations- GCSE - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, English, French, Tamil
Droopnath Ramphul State College
11.2013
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Strong analytical and report writing skills
- Effective communication
- Strong adaptability
- Document review
- Project management
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Feb 2020 - Nominated for Salter’s Institute Graduate Awards
- Sept 2016 - Awarded University of Brighton International Scholarship
- June 2015 - Award for contribution to Petit Raffray Rotaract Club (Mauritius)
- June 2015 - Award from Droopnath Ramphul State College (Mauritius) for excellent results in A levels and ranked 200th among the Top 500 in the country.
- Nov 2014 - Duke of Edinburgh Award- Bronze Level
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
Sports (Cycling, Table Tennis, Badminton), Reading and Music.
Timeline
Regulatory Associate
Aspen Global Incorporated
10.2021 - 07.2025
Scientist
Boston Scientific
09.2020 - 04.2021
Industrial Placement Student
BTG Biocompatibles (now Boston Scientific)
07.2018 - 09.2019
Maths Tutor
Action Tutoring, Shoreham Academy
01.2017 - 03.2017
Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Sciences
University of Brighton
Cambridge International Examinations- A Levels - Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Droopnath Ramphul State College
Cambridge International Examinations- GCSE - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, English, French, Tamil
Droopnath Ramphul State College
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