Doron Hershkovits

Senior Analytical R&D Scientist and Deputy Manager in the pharmaceutical industry with 14+ years of experience in analytical method development and technical leadership. Extensive expertise in HPLC, GC, viscometry, analytical validation, technology transfer, stability studies, and implementation of new analytical technologies. Experienced in scientific mentoring, technical oversight, preparation of protocols and reports, and cross-functional collaboration with Formulation R&D, QA, RA, QC, and Manufacturing.

Analytical R&D – Senior Scientist & Deputy Manager at Mapi pharma (2023-01 – Present)

Planned and prioritized weekly activities for an analytical team of 8 scientists in alignment with stability, formulation, and manufacturing requirements. Developed and optimized analytical methods using HPLC, GC, and viscometry for complex pharmaceutical formulations. Reviewed protocols, validation reports, and analytical specifications.

Led implementation of new technologies, scientific mentoring, and laboratory oversight. Conducted method validation, stability studies, and prepared technical documentation (protocols, reports, validation packages). Collaborated cross-functionally with QA, RA, QC, Manufacturing, and Formulation R&D.

Quality Control Laboratory Manager at Mapi pharma (2021-01 – 2023-01)

Managed and professionally trained a team of 5 employees, set work plans and priorities in a GMP environment based on production sampling requirements. Prepared and reviewed stability programs, deviation investigations, OOS documentation, validation reports, protocols, and SOPs, while working cross-functionally with Production, QA, and RA.

Analytical Chemist, Quality Control at Mapi pharma (2019-01 – 2021-01)

Performed analytical testing in a GMP environment using HPLC, GC, FT-IR, and titration systems, evaluated results against specifications, and reported findings to QC management in collaboration with QA. Prepared and executed protocols and reports for technology transfer (Tech Transfer) and analytical validations. Worked with Chromeleon and OpenLab softwares.

Analytical Scientist at Sharon labs (2018-01 – 2019-01)

Developed and validated analytical methods using HPLC and GC, analyzed and presented results, and supported method transfer and implementation in QC.

Analytical Chemist, R&D at Teva - TAPI R&D (2011-01 – 2018-01)

Developed analytical quantification methods using HPLC and HS-GC (Headspace GC), performed method validations, and prepared protocols and reports in compliance with regulatory requirements. Worked according to established procedures and gained hands-on experience with OpenLab and Empower chromatography software.

M.Sc.Agr in Biochemistry and Food Sciences – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2008-01 – 2011-01)

B.Sc. in Chemistry – Bar-Ilan University (2002-01 – 2006-01)