Smithers Rapra Adds Sukhy Toot to Focus on Extractables and Leachables Testing

Sukhy Toot has joined testing and research company Smithers Rapra to serve as product manager for medical and pharmaceutical services. In her new position, Toot will focus on building Smithers Rapra’s business that combines an expertise in polymers with knowledge of pharmaceutical products and medical applications. Specifically, she will specialize in extractables and leachables testing and the selection and assessment of materials for medical and pharma applications.

“We are pleased to enhance our expertise in this dynamic segment of the expanding medical and pharma markets,” said Jim Dowey, president of Smithers Rapra, in a press release. “Sukhy’s experience and grasp of Smithers philosophy of providing business solutions through science makes her a fine addition to the Smithers team and a real asset to our clients.”

Toot brings more than 16 years in the medical and pharma industry including leadership and management positions at Sanofi-Aventis and Teva, where she focused on new product development and regulatory requirements. Sukhy has earned a BSc in Applied Chemistry from Sheffield Hallam University and completed additional business studies at Hudderfield University.