Akib Nisar, Ph.D.
Pune
Summary
Biotechnology expert with 4+ years of experience in competitive intelligence and academic environments, blending robust scientific knowledge with practical experience in pharma consulting. Skilled at analyzing market trends for informed decision-making and establishing solid client relationships
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
PharmaACE Pvt. Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
- Led end-to-end competitive intelligence and market research projects across diverse therapeutic areas (Rare Diseases, Oncology, CVRM, Neurology, Respiratory) supporting strategic planning and commercialization
- Delivered comprehensive analyses including pipeline assessments, marketed drugs, clinical trial tracking, and epidemiology estimations to inform client decisions
- Monitored global drug approvals, regulatory activities, M&A events, and sales trends to create actionable insights and competitor profiles
- Created specialized reports and analogue studies on emerging technologies and novel platforms, including benchmarking of therapeutic approaches
- Conducted scientific and clinical literature analysis, summarizing key findings into concise, evidence-based insights
- Analyzed clinical trial designs, endpoints, and methodologies to support strategic decision-making and assess competitive positioning
- Conducted secondary research for KOL identification across broad therapeutic areas, aiding primary research efforts and client discussions
- Maintained trackers for competitor activity, salesforce changes, forecasting updates, and clinical development timelines for lifecycle management.
- Supported business development by preparing custom competitor decks, launch timelines, and market positioning strategies
- Led the data extraction, structuring, and validation of a comprehensive drug and trial database
Lecturer
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed To Be University)
06.2020 - 12.2021
Production Technician & Research Fellow
GreenVention Biotech PVT. LTD Pune, Maharashtra
05.2019 - 09.2019
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed To Be University)
Pune, India01-2024
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed To Be University)
Pune, India01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Botany And Zoology
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University
Jaunpur, India01-2014
Skills
- Primary & Secondary Research
- Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation
- Business Presentation & Reporting
- Project Planning & Execution
- Effective Communication & Client Support
- Problem-solving & Attention to Detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Hands-on experience with datasets/tools: ClinicalTrialsgov, Evaluate Pharma, Biomedtracker, Trialtrove, Pharmaprojects, Datamonitor, Redbook, Alphasense, AdisInsight, FDA Database, PubMed, ChemBL
Accomplishments
- PharmaACE Excellence Award for project and client service
- Onboarded two new clients by pitching and initiating pilot-scale projects
- Delivered CI training sessions for new team members
- Participated in the hiring process by conducting interviews for CI roles
- Ranked 1st in oral presentation for Ph.D. research work
- Minor Research Funding Award for Ph.D. research work
- Ranked 1st in Ph.D. coursework exam
- Ranked 2nd in M.Sc. program
- Ranked 1st in cultural activities during M.Sc. program
Certification
NPTEL
- Current regulatory requirements for conducting clinical Trials in India for investigational new drugs (80%, Silver Medal)- 2022
- Introduction to professional scientific communication (77%, Silver Medal)- 2018
Languages
English
Hindi
Urdu
Timeline
Consultant
PharmaACE Pvt. Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
Lecturer
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed To Be University)
06.2020 - 12.2021
Production Technician & Research Fellow
GreenVention Biotech PVT. LTD Pune, Maharashtra
05.2019 - 09.2019
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed To Be University)
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed To Be University)
Bachelor of Science - Botany And Zoology
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University
Academic Publications & Conference Presentations
- Published 2 review articles and 4 original research papers in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
- Delivered 1 oral and 3 poster presentations at national and international conferences on topics related to prebiotics, antioxidants, synbiotics, and nanoparticle interactions
Research Experience
Ph.D. Thesis
Entitled “Elucidating the mechanism of a novel synbiotic formulation in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
M.Sc. Biotechnology Dissertation in collaboration with Biochemical Sciences Division, CSIR National Chemical Laboratory, Pune
Entitled “An in vitro interaction study of iron oxide nanoparticles with native and glycated albumin"
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