NARGIS TEMIROVA
Laval,Qc
Summary
Results-driven Technology Transfer Scientist specializing in formulation development and scale-up of oral solids, soft chews, and liquid CBD products. Develops GMP-compliant transfer packages, including protocols and technical reports. Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure effective manufacturing readiness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Transfer Specialist
Halo Pharmaceutical
Mirabel, Quebec
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated product transfer process from demo to validation and commercialization.
- Prepared risk assessments and selected equipment and process parameters for site transfer of products.
- Identified and resolved issues during scale-up activities.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication among research, quality, and production teams to streamline project workflows.
- Delivered technical guidance to production teams, resulting in enhanced product design and process alignment.
- Developed protocols, batch records, and reports for demo and engineering batches to ensure compliance and smooth transitions.
- Compiled and interpreted data using Excel and Minitab.
- Evaluated existing processes, procedures and equipment for optimization opportunities.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER SCIENTIST
Vetio Animal Health
St-Laurent, Qc
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitated scale-up of R&D projects from bench scale to commercial scale, enhancing transition to production.
- Troubleshot scale-up issues and developed practical solutions, improving project timelines and outcomes.
- Assisted with writing manufacturing protocols, instructions, executing procedures, and preparing project reports.
- Prepared PPQ protocols and PPQ reports.
- Trained operators on protocol execution.
- Gathered and organized data for project analysis and reporting. and interpreted results for project work.
- Compiled and presented reports summarizing research findings to colleagues and management, aiding in informed decision-making.
- Mentored newly hired employees on relevant processes and procedures for current tasks.
SENIOR FORMULATION SCIENTIST
TetraGenx Inc
St-Laurent, Quebec
01.2013 - 03.2024
- Contributed to formulation and process development for solid oral dosage forms, soft chews, oral solutions, non-sterile injectable solutions, and CBD-containing products, enhancing product portfolio.
- Developed formulations for solid oral dosage forms, CBD solutions, and soft chewable tablets.
- Executed pilot batch preparations in lab per project specifications, ensuring compliance with development standards.
- Resolved production issues related to formulation and supported smooth scale-up to production.
- Compiled comprehensive documentation including lab journals, proof-of-concept reports, protocols, and QbD execution reports for CMC submission, supporting regulatory approval processes.
- Applied scientific principles and current technology in formulation and process design by selecting suitable equipment, materials, and tools for product development and scale-up.
- Provided input for equipment selection to support product commercialization.
- Provided support for product optimization efforts through formulation adjustments.
- Drafted manufacturing instructions for R&D batches, engineering batches, and registration batches.
- Researched patents and process references for formulation development.
- Performed high-shear and low-shear granulation of API.
- Applied taste-masking methods, including coating granules, ion-exchange resin, and hot-melt granulation.
- Manufactured products in R&D lab and GMP facility.
- Operated comill, fluid bed dryer, fluid bed coater, and tablet coater.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Newhook Don Pharmacy
St-Laurent, QC
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Count and prepare prescription medications.
- Prepared prescribed creams, ointments, and antibiotic suspensions for patient use.
- Created antibiotic suspensions to ensure accurate dosing for patients.
- Assist with pill box management and prescription renewals.
- Prepare pill box packaging for delivery.
- Collected patient file information to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
- Update file data to track drug inventory, orders, and returns.
- Answered patient calls and recorded prescription requests to facilitate timely service.
- Supported pharmacist under supervision.
Summer Intern Researcher
TetraGenx Inc
St-Laurent, QC
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Supported formulators with raw material analysis, including PSD, bulk density, tap density, and LOD testing.
- Conducted tablet testing for disintegration, hardness, thickness, and friability to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Assisted formulator with tablet formulation, tablet blend preparation, and tablet compression.
- Assisted formulator in manufacturing batches of soft chews, ensuring quality and consistency in manual forming.
- Supported formulator in granulation and taste masking processes to enhance product palatability and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
MONTREAL, Quebec, CANADA01-2013
Pharmacy Assistant -
Centre 2000 Vocational Training Center
Montreal, QC05-2009
Nursing
DAWSON COLLEGE
MONTREAL, CANADA01-2005
Skills
- Technology transfer
- Process validation
- Protocol development
- Scale-up strategies
- Process optimization
- GMP regulations
- Risk assessment
- Minitab analysis
- Attention to detail
- Cross-functional communication
- Problem solving
Languages
English, French, Russian and Farsi
Timeline
Technology Transfer Specialist
Halo Pharmaceutical
01.2025 - Current
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER SCIENTIST
Vetio Animal Health
03.2024 - 01.2025
SENIOR FORMULATION SCIENTIST
TetraGenx Inc
01.2013 - 03.2024
Summer Intern Researcher
TetraGenx Inc
05.2011 - 09.2011
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Newhook Don Pharmacy
08.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Pharmacy Assistant -
Centre 2000 Vocational Training Center
Nursing
DAWSON COLLEGE