Dabashis Das

Results-driven R&D and Product Development Leader with 20+ years of experience leading formulation development, process development, scale-up, technology transfer (TT/MSAT), validation, and commercialization within pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, consumer wellness, and animal health industries. Proven track record of bringing products from concept to commercial launch across tablets, capsules, soft chews, gummies, powders, liquids, and topical dosage forms. Expertise in GMP/cGMP compliance, FDA regulations, QbD, DOE, risk management, process validation, and CMO/CDMO management.

Recognized for building high-performing teams, solving complex technical challenges, improving manufacturing efficiency, and delivering commercially successful products.

Sr. R&D Manager at Hims & Hers Health (2023-09 – 2026-05)

• Led development of prescription and wellness products supporting sexual health, hair health, and weight-management portfolios.
• Directed formulation development, process optimization, scale-up, validation, and commercialization activities.
• Developed tablets, chewables, gummies, capsules, and topical dosage forms.
• Successfully developed and commercialized 30+ products and SKUs, including 10 global products.
• Executed technology transfer activities for 25+ products, including 5 global products.
• Managed technology transfer and manufacturing support activities for 15 CMO/CDMO products.
• Authored SOPs, Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), batch records, validation protocols, and technical reports.
• Supervised R&D personnel while ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards.
• Collaborated with Operations, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to support successful product launches.

Sr. Technology Transfer Process Engineer (MSAT) at Virbac Animal Health (2022-07 – 2023-08)

• Led technology transfer activities for veterinary, pharmaceutical, and nutritional products.
• Supported the successful commercialization of one product across three strengths.
• Developed scalable manufacturing processes using QbD and risk-based methodologies
• Conducted process characterization studies, FMEA assessments, and control strategy development.
• Supported process validation, packaging validation, and equipment qualification activities.
• Authored transfer documentation, validation protocols, technical reports, and batch records.

Manager, Product Development (Nutrition Ingredients) at Balchem Corporation (2021-11 – 2022-06)

• Led scientists developing innovative nutrition and plant-based ingredient technologies.
• Designed and optimized manufacturing processes from laboratory to commercial scale.
• Conducted DOE studies and technical evaluations to improve process robustness.
• Reduced manufacturing process time from 14 days to 3 days (One Product), generating approximately $1.1 million in annual cost savings.
• Supported commercialization and scale-up of nutrition ingredient technologies.

Manager, Product Development at Nutramax Laboratories (2016-07 – 2021-10)

• Directed end-to-end development of pet and human nutritional supplements across tablets, soft chews, powders, capsules, and liquids.
• Developed and commercialized 50+ products, including 10 global products.
• Executed technology transfer activities for 38+ products, including 8 global products.
• Led formulation development for canine, feline, and equine products focused on palatability, stability, efficacy, and manufacturability.
• Reduced contract manufacturing production time from 8 hours to 2.5 hours per batch through process optimization.
• Supported technology transfer and manufacturing activities for 12 CMO products.
• Collaborated with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to deliver successful product launches.

Principal Formulation Scientist at Nutramax Laboratories (2012-07 – 2016-06)

• Developed veterinary and human nutritional supplement formulations.
• Executed laboratory, pilot-scale, and commercial manufacturing batches.
• Managed multiple product development programs simultaneously.
• Qualified raw materials, excipients, and ingredient suppliers.
• Improved palatability and sensory performance of canine and feline products.
• Supported technology transfer, process validation, and manufacturing scale-up activities.

Process Support Specialist at Fleming Pharmaceuticals (2010-05 – 2012-06)

• Supported development and scale-up of liquid and solid oral dosage forms.
• Facilitated technology transfer between R&D, manufacturing, and external CMOs.
• Supported technology transfer activities for 7 CMO products.
• Managed change control, technical documentation, and process improvements.
• Authored SOPs, MMRs, packaging documents, and manufacturing instructions.
• Served as a technical liaison between R&D and Manufacturing.

Research Associate, Solids Development at KV Pharmaceutical (2007-04 – 2010-05)

• Developed generic immediate-release and extended-release tablets and capsules.
• Supported formulation development, scale-up, process optimization, technology transfer, and ANDA submissions.
• Increased manufacturing yield of a commercial pancreatic enzyme product from 72% to 86% through process optimization and manufacturing improvements.
• Collaborated with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Technical Services teams to support commercial production.
• Supported validation and lifecycle management activities for commercial products.

Research Technician, R&D at Barr Laboratories (2003-08 – 2007-03)

• Assisted in the development of immediate-release and controlled-release pharmaceutical products.
• Supported pilot-scale, validation, and submission batch manufacturing.
• Participated in formulation development, process optimization, and scale-up activities.

Machine Operator at Teva Pharmaceuticals USA (2001-07 – 2003-08)

• Operated granulation, blending, milling, and manufacturing equipment for commercial pharmaceutical production.
• Supported GMP-compliant manufacturing operations.

Quality Controller at Medcomp (2000-03 – 2001-07)

• Performed quality inspections and compliance activities supporting medical device manufacturing.
• Ensured adherence to quality standards and specifications.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics – Chittagong University

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Aveta Business Institute (2020)

Pharmacy Trainee License – Arizona (2023)

Bachelor of Music in Indian Classical Dance – Visva Bharati University