Aatm Shahidullah

Results-driven Formulation Scientist with a Master of Pharmacy and over 20 years of combined experience in pharmaceutical and food product formulation, manufacturing, process optimization, quality assurance, and production management. Experienced in developing and optimizing formulations for commercial products, including confectionery products such as Tic Tac®, from laboratory and pilot-scale development through commercial manufacturing. Strong knowledge of formulation science, ingredient functionality, process validation, technology transfer, cGMP, GMP, HACCP, SOPs, and quality systems.

Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in Research & Development, Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Packaging to deliver innovative, high-quality products while improving manufacturing efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Formulation Scientist - Ferrero Canada - Brantford, Ontario

(2017-07)

• Develop and optimize confectionery formulations for products including Tic Tac®, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, appearance, stability, and manufacturing performance.
• Design, evaluate, and refine formulations through laboratory and pilot-scale trials while supporting successful scale-up to commercial production.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Packaging teams to ensure formulations meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Evaluate raw materials and ingredient functionality, supporting qualification of new materials and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare formulation documentation, technical reports, manufacturing instructions, and batch records in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support process validation, technology transfer, and commercialization of new and reformulated products.
• Conduct root cause investigations related to formulation and process performance, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve product quality.
• Perform analytical evaluations and monitor critical quality attributes throughout product development and manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, GMP, HACCP, and Ferrero quality requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional product development projects focused on innovation, process optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing trials and commercial production to ensure successful implementation of new formulations.

Pharmacy Assistant - HY & ZEL'S Pharmacy (now Pharmacy Won Inc.) - Hamilton, Ontario

(2002-10 - 2008-09)

• Assisted pharmacists with prescription preparation and compounding.
• Maintained narcotic and prescription records in accordance with regulations.
• Processed prescriptions using the Kroll pharmacy management system.
• Managed inventory, electronic ordering, and stock replenishment.
• Trained new employees on pharmacy procedures and workflow.

Production Manager - Pharmaco International - Tongi, Bangladesh

(1995-10 - 1997-11)

• Led pharmaceutical manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety regulations.
• Supervised production staff, technicians, and manufacturing supervisors.
• Managed production scheduling, staffing, equipment utilization, and quality performance.
• Conducted investigations, root cause analysis, and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Coordinated with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Packaging, and Supply Chain departments.
• Oversaw employee training and performance evaluations.
• Improved production efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Production Supervisor - Pharmacil Limited - Tongi, Bangladesh

(1994-10 - 1995-09)

• Supervised weighing, granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation, and packaging operations.
• Performed in-process quality checks, including hardness, thickness, friability, disintegration, and weight variation.
• Reviewed manufacturing documentation and sanitation records.
• Coordinated production schedules with planning and quality teams.
• Trained operators on GMP and manufacturing procedures.

Production & Formulation Pharmacist - Mukti Laboratories Ltd - Tongi, Bangladesh

(1990-11 - 1994-09)

• Developed and evaluated pharmaceutical formulations for solid, liquid, and semi-solid dosage forms.
• Supported process development, product reformulation, and manufacturing optimization.
• Prepared technical reports and formulation documentation.
• Conducted laboratory trials and commercial-scale manufacturing support.
• Collaborated with production teams to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Pharmacist - Pharmacy Medical Centre - Makkah, Saudi Arabia

(1989-11 - 1990-09)

• Dispensed prescription medications and counseled patients on dosage, storage, and side effects.
• Verified prescription accuracy and supervised pharmacy support staff.
• Prepared compounded medications and maintained regulatory compliance.

Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - University of Dhaka Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - University of Dhaka Dhaka, Bangladesh