Dr. Sharmin Work Experience
Dr. Mst Sharmin Aktar is an accomplished Senior Scientist with extensive experience in analytical method development, formulation science, and regulatory compliance across pharmaceutical R&D and structural biology.
With a strong foundation in HPLC, GC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, and protein purification, she has contributed to the development, validation, and troubleshooting of analytical methods for drug substances and formulations. Her expertise in NDA/ANDA regulatory submissions and cGMP compliance has significantly improved laboratory efficiency and approval success rates.
Dr. Aktar has played a key role in technology transfer, formulation scale-up, and process optimization within pharmaceutical industries like Renata Limited (formerly Pfizer Bangladesh) and Biolink Lifesciences Inc., USA. Additionally, her research has led to five novel protein structures being accepted into the RCSB Protein Data Bank, furthering scientific advancements in enzyme mechanisms and ligand interactions.
Beyond technical contributions, she is a mentor, leader, and cross-functional collaborator, enhancing team productivity, scientific problem-solving, and industry-driven innovation.
Professional Experience Overview
May 2024 – Present
Senior Scientist
Biolink Lifesciences Inc.
✅Method Development and Validation: Spearheaded the development, validation, and troubleshooting of analytical methods for characterizing drug substances and products using HPLC & UV/Vis spectrophotometry, ensuring compliance with cGMP, FDA, and ICH guidelines.
✅Formulation Development Oversight: Led the formulation team to design, develop, and optimize drug formulations, aligning with project timelines and regulatory standards.
✅Quality Assurance and QMS Oversight: Monitored and ensured compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), implementing process improvements to enhance laboratory operations.
✅Data Analysis and Reporting: Authored detailed technical reports and reviewed analytical data to support regulatory submissions and maintain data integrity.
✅Collaboration: Partnered with cross-functional teams, including formulation and manufacturing, to streamline workflows and support product scale-up.
✅Mentorship: Trained and mentored junior scientists, fostering technical skill development and improving team productivity by 30%.
✅Innovative Problem-Solving: Implemented analytical solutions and process optimizations that enhanced laboratory efficiency by 20%, improving overall data accuracy.
May 2023 – August 2023
Analytical Scientist, Intern
Biolink Lifesciences Inc.
✅ Analytical Testing: Conducted in-process control, release, and stability testing of drug substances, ensuring accuracy and compliance with cGMP guidelines.
✅Method Validation Support: Refined standard operating procedures (SOPs) and qualification protocols, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting method validation efforts.
✅Troubleshooting Expertise: Assisted in resolving analytical method challenges, ensuring reliable and reproducible results in a fast-paced GMP-regulated environment.
August 2019 – April 2024
Graduate Researcher
North Carolina State University
✅ Protein Purification and Characterization: Developed and optimized chromatography-based protocols, successfully purifying proteins and characterizing their structure and function.
✅ Analytical Method Development: Designed and troubleshot analytical methods using UV-Vis spectroscopy and HPLC, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility of results.
✅ Structural Biology: Obtained and analyzed five novel protein X-ray crystal structures, accepted into the RCSB Protein Data Bank, contributing to scientific advancements.
✅Data Analysis and Reporting: Conducted complex data analysis and authored publications in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing strong scientific writing and problem-solving skills.
✅Scientific Data Presentation: Skilled in presenting scientific data and results effectively in both written formats (technical reports, publications) and oral formats (presentations, conferences, and team discussions), tailored to diverse audiences.
✅Mentorship and Training: Guided graduate and undergraduate researchers in experimental techniques, fostering technical skill development and laboratory efficiency.
June 2016 – July 2019
Senior Scientist (R&D Formulation)
Renata Limited (formerly Pfizer)
✅Formulation Development: Developed NDA/ANDA solid dosage formulations, ensuring compliance with FDA, MHRA, and global standards. Achieved a 20% improvement in submission success rates and enhanced process efficiency through team collaboration.
✅Analytical Method Development: Designed and validated HPLC method for solid dosage formulations, ensuring adherence to FDA, MHRA, and ICH regulatory standards.
✅Regulatory Compliance: Played a key role in successful NDA/ANDA regulatory submissions, increasing approval rates by 20% through meticulous documentation and adherence to global standards.
✅Troubleshooting Expertise: Addressed formulation and process-related challenges using data-driven problem-solving approaches, improving product stability and performance.
✅Technology Transfer: Managed scale-up and technology transfer from lab-scale to manufacturing, ensuring seamless integration and strict compliance with cGMP guidelines.