Abhinav Anand
Lawyer
Noida
Summary
Accomplished Professional with extensive experience in contract management,compliance oversight, and stakeholder engagement across global healthcare and legal sectors. Demonstrates expertise in managing complex projects,ensuring regulatory adherence, and driving operational efficiency through innovative solutions. Proven track record of leading cross functional collaborations, optimizing workflow with advanced tools such as SAP, Salesforce and Microsoft Azure, and delivering impactful results in data analysis and risk assessments. Adept at coordinating with enterprise stakeholders, technical teams and international partners to achieves strategic objectives while maintaining audit compliance. Career focus on leveraging technical collaboration and intercultural competence to enhance business operations and contribute, support organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Specialist
Novartis India Limited
02.2024 - Current
- Contract Development: Draft, edit, and prepare various contracts (vendor, service, sales, etc.). And related procurement documents.
- Review and negotiation: Analyze contract terms, negotiate favorable conditions, and ensure alignment with legal requirements and company policies.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all agreements adhere to laws and internal standards, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Performance Monitoring: Oversee contract execution, track obligations, monitor performance against KPIs, and report on contract status.
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as a liaison with internal teams (legal, finance, operations), and external parties (vendors, clients).
- Issue Resolution: Address and resolve contract disputes, breaches, or noncompliance issues.
- Documentation & Systems: Maintain a comprehensive contract database, ensuring accurate records, renewals, and expiration tracking.
- Strategic Advice: Provide guidance on contract-related matters, and implement effective contract management strategies.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate issue resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
Sr. Manager
TeamLease Services Ltd. (On Deputation at Novartis India Limited)
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Acted as part of the Activities Support Team (AST) for Novartis's external event and engagement management program, collaborating with healthcare professionals and Healthcare organizations worldwide. Led cross-functional collaboration with enterprise stakeholders and experts for contracting and payment processes.
- Reviewed contracts to ensure alignment with Novartis's legal and compliance standards, as well as those of partner countries and organizations.
- Assessed documentation submitted by healthcare professionals to confirm alignment with business objectives and compliance justifications.
- Adapted to evolving business requirements by collaborating with countries to modify contract clauses, and responding to queries from global product and deployment teams on legal issues, and understanding of contract lifecycle tools like HIP and ENGAGE.
- Coordinated with third-party and external legal experts/ Team from various countries to review and jurisdictional compliance of the contract as and when needed.
- Ensured that contract documents met all legal and compliance requirements of Novartis and partner countries, adjusting clauses as necessary to remain compliant with international healthcare regulations.
- Acted as a lead within the team for country contract management, and guided collaborative efforts across business, product, deployment, and technical teams to drive project success and efficiency.
- Oversaw day-to-day business operations of engagement and event management tools, integrating risk controls, and ensuring operational resilience within the technology landscape.
Manager
TGT IT Services Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Legal
Trademark Attorney
Puri & Puri Advocates
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Legal
Legal Associate
Victory Associates & Advocates
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Legal
Legal Associate
S K Agarwal & Associates
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Legal
Independent Practice
Bar Council of Delhi
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Legal
Education
Company Secretary - Executive
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
01.2023
B.B.A LLB - Corporate Law Hons.
National Law University Orissa (NLUO)
01.2014
Skills
Contract management
Accomplishments
- Participated in the Eleventh WILLEM C.VIS (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot held in Hong Kong SAR 2014
- Participated and Adjudged 2nd in GAIN Trek: The Ultimate Gen AI Hackathon Organized by Novartis
- Won Best Memorial Award in “6th B R Sawhny Constitutional Law Moot Court” Held at Nalsar University of Law (Hyderabad), 2013
- 2 Credit Point Course on Restorative Justice by Martin E. Price, J.D. Ph.D. (Honorary) John F. Kennedy University of Argentina, Graduate School of Law, Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI
- 2 Credit Point Course on Maritime Law by Mr. Samareshwar Mohanty, Senior Advocate, Orissa High Court.
Certification
Certificate course on FinTech Law and Policy - Duke University School of Law (Durham, USA)
PUBLICATIONS
- Biofuel: A New Era for Aviation Industry (Institute of Air and Space Law McGill University and NLU Delhi)
- Paper titled “Rural Development in India: A Glance with Diverse Vision” published by Loyola College, Chennai in a book, ISBN: 978-81-910217-6-9
DETAILED PROFILE
- Contract Management, Drafting and Negotiation:
- Contract Management including Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing bespoke agreements, commercial agreements, complex contracts, indemnity Bond, Surety Bond, Franchisee Agreement etc.
- Providing legal and compliance support across the verticals of the organization in terms of all applicable laws, rules and regulations, legal challenges including advising on legal framework.
- Contract Management, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Design Development, Infographics Design, Law (Legal System), Legal Advice, Legal Research, Litigation (Law), Requirements Gathering, Service-Level Agreements (Sla), Software Frameworks, Software Release, Ux (User Experience).
- Commercial Transactions:
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating Trademark suits, corporate law, commercial transaction like e- auction of Indian Railway and compliance related to RDSO and other government contracts and tenders.
- Assisting on matter pertaining to Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Electricity Act and Trademark Act.
Reading, Music, Sports
Love reading and watching Biographies and Autobiography, History and documentary.
Love all kind of music classical, old traditional as well as modern Pop and HIP HOP.
Love playing and watching cricket
Timeline
Specialist
Novartis India Limited
02.2024 - Current
Sr. Manager
TeamLease Services Ltd. (On Deputation at Novartis India Limited)
02.2022 - 01.2024
Manager
TGT IT Services Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 02.2022
Trademark Attorney
Puri & Puri Advocates
11.2017 - 05.2018
Legal Associate
Victory Associates & Advocates
12.2016 - 11.2017
Legal Associate
S K Agarwal & Associates
01.2016 - 11.2016
Independent Practice
Bar Council of Delhi
07.2014 - 01.2016
B.B.A LLB - Corporate Law Hons.
National Law University Orissa (NLUO)
Company Secretary - Executive
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India