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Jasmin Tan

Summary

Meticulous quality control professional with over 17 years of experience in GMP Quality Control and Analytical Development in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven expertise in cGxP standards, GMP compliance, and audits/inspections. Strong leadership skills, leading a team of Analysts to ensure timely release of materials and products.

Quality professional with robust experience in ensuring product integrity and compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, implement quality control processes, and adapt to evolving standards. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and focus on continuous improvement drive successful outcomes. Adept at fostering collaboration and delivering reliable results in dynamic environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Quality Control Manager

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
01.2025 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that equipment decommissions are completed on time.
  • Responsible for method transfer to sister site.
  • Responsible for analytical documentation archival

Senior Analytical Chemist

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
01.2009 - 01.2025

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform resources planning, priority setting, and execution of activities to support shipment requirement.
  • Review and release of QC testing results (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Raw Materials, Tankers and packaging samples).
  • Author for Analytical Method, Specification, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Work Instruction (WI) and Change Control.
  • Conducted root cause analyses on out-of-specification results, identifying corrective actions necessary to address any issues promptly.
  • Performed gap analysis against Analytical Technical Standard (ATS) and Pharmacopeia.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced laboratory efficiency and reduced turnaround times for analyses.
  • Performed quarterly trend review for defects, operational and equipment failure events of Analytical Laboratory system data.
  • Subject Matter Expert for Stability Management, Reference Standard Management, Retain Sample Management, Out of Specification, Release of Raw Material and Products and SAP.
  • Preparation for site audits by internal functions and external regulatory agencies to ensure GMP and regulatory compliance.
  • Trained junior chemists on best practices in laboratory techniques and troubleshooting.
  • Trained new joiners for laboratory related SAP module and provide data change in SAP.
  • Collaborated with Analytical Development team to troubleshoot analytical issues and optimize analytical method robustness.
  • Conducted internal audit to ensure laboratory is in compliance with GMP and Data Integrity.
  • Supported periodic laboratory EHS Risk Assessment review and supporting or leading safety initiatives.
  • Stand in for the QC Manager in her absence.
  • Coach and mentor Analyst.

Analytical Development Chemist

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
01.2007 - 01.2009

Key Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshooted and improved existing analytical methods.
  • Performed timely review of new or revised Pharmacopeia monograph to identify and address compliance gap.
  • Assessed impact to the current analytical methods and specification due to new or revised monograph.
  • Provided timely response to Regulatory Question.
  • Revised Analytical Method, Quality Standard and Operating Procedure (SOP).
  • Prepared for HSA audit & other audits.


Quality Control Chemist

MSD Technology Singapore Pte Ltd
05.2004 - 06.2007

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervised & lead a team of technicians that consistently achieved release of product within production targets
  • Overall in charge of resource planning
  • Reviewed Analytical data & tablet release & release product
  • Product Review for laboratory data & perform trend analysis on the data.
  • Provided support for registration and launch schedule by supplying CMC with CoAs and other information required for registration.
  • Provided training for new staff.
  • Lead and Conduct Laboratory Investigation for Out-of -Specification/ Atypical results.
  • Revised Quality Standards, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) & Standard Analytical Methods (SAM).
  • Prepared for HSA audit & other regulatory audits.


Quality Control Chemist

Wyeth Pharmaceutical Pte Ltd
09.2001 - 04.2004

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performed product assays, purities & impurities finished products and stability sample in compliance to QC SOP, cGMP using HPLC and GC.
  • Overall in charge & maintained smooth execution of stability programs.
  • Reviewed of datasheets & Analytical Report Sheet (ARS).
  • Prepared Monthly Stability Reports & Annual Product Evaluation Report – Stability.
  • Conducted Laboratory Investigation (LIR) & Manufacturing Investigation (MIR).
  • Developed & revised Testing Standards, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) & Standard Analytical Methods (SAM).
  • Preparation for HSA audit & other audits.
  • Overall in charge of Analytical Balances & Karl Fischer Titrators in the laboratory.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

National University of Singapore

Diploma - Chemical Engineering

Singapore Polytechnic

Skills

  • Critical analysis
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Effective time management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Clear technical documentation
  • Laboratory operations oversight
  • Project & Audit Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Leadership & People Management
  • Quality management
  • Implementation of corrective actions

Timeline

Acting Quality Control Manager

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
01.2025 - Current

Senior Analytical Chemist

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
01.2009 - 01.2025

Analytical Development Chemist

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
01.2007 - 01.2009

Quality Control Chemist

MSD Technology Singapore Pte Ltd
05.2004 - 06.2007

Quality Control Chemist

Wyeth Pharmaceutical Pte Ltd
09.2001 - 04.2004

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

National University of Singapore

Diploma - Chemical Engineering

Singapore Polytechnic
Jasmin Tan