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Amol Ghadge

Amol Ghadge

Marketing Head
Mumbai

Summary

Seasoned Marketing Professional with 14 years of experience and proven history of orchestrating successful end-to-end marketing initiatives across top global multinationals such as Pfizer, Abbott & GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

Diverse therapy & portfolio experience of acute & chronic therapies with targeted marketing focus at HCPs & non-clinician stakeholders and hands on experience of consumer marketing driving large brands. Empowering Success Through People Management: Leading large & diverse Marketing Teams for last 7 years to achieve extraordinary results and to create sustainable marketing solutions Adept at driving strategic vision, cultivating high-performing teams, and delivering impactful campaigns that elevate brand presence and drive revenue growth.

Expert in market analysis, consumer insights and trend forecasting to inform data-driven strategies. Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration and nurturing key stakeholder relationships.

Known for innovation, exceptional communication skills, Project management capabilities, Go-To-Market transformation models, building global portfolio strategy, impactful Omnichannel marketing models and a track record of consistently exceeding targets to drive portfolio growth. Seeking to leverage extensive experience in a marketing leadership role to spearhead transformative marketing efforts and propel the organization's market dominance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Brand Lead

Pfizer Limited
06.2021 - Current
  • Currently leading the marketing team of Hospitals BU working with 7 CBMs to drive marketing transformation across portfolio of AIs including Zavicefta, Merrem, Sulperazone, Antifungal Portfolio (Cresemba, Eraxis) valued at $75M
  • Led the BM 3.3 transformation to drive Omnichannel Engagements across portfolio with innovative and breakthrough assets across brand portfolios
  • Eg MLPs, #KNOWAMR, Lead Gen Campaigns, Social Media (Fb & Insta), PfizerAMS (You tube channel)
  • Zavicefta 360 degree marketing post LOE through physical & digital channels such as Whatsapp (leaders in Pfizer India with 5000+ HCPs onboarded), Lead Gen Campaigns, KOL testimonial Series, Value Programs with key scientific partnerships (BMJ, TNAI, IPA) which has helped drive 48% growth with the EI of 108 (YTD June’23 IQVIA)
  • Innovative Contracting Model with Geo Pricing Implementation; customized account journey mapping with analytical dashboards for performance monitoring
  • Led the Diagnostic Stewardship initiatives with 300+ accounts supported, building innovation through Rapid diagnostics tools (cost effective)
  • Won the EM Asia Bug Tank funding for innovative idea ($100000)
  • Prior to HBU, Lead the marketing team of Women’s Health & Respiratory portfolio of Internal Medicine category to build sustainable marketing strategies for the portfolio of Oral Contraceptives, Maternal Nutrition and Menopause in Indian Market
  • Spearheaded the Digital transformation in Marketing utilizing Social Media, Influencer Marketing, Digital Channels & Consumer Platforms for building virtual consumer journeys in Oral Contraception, Preconception and enhance Healthcare Professionals’ & Consumer experiences with Pfizer products
  • Spillthebeans became successful digital campaign with significant recognitions at India Leadership
  • Drove Marketing Transformation through digital asset build up, technology integration & stakeholder collaborations to build Digital Promotion ecosystem as part of Go To Market Transformation
  • Lead Strategy & Business expansion projects such as Govt Hospital expansion, Distributor Engagement Programs to tap current & future market opportunities, create blueprints and drive seamless execution in a multifunctional stakeholder network

Marketing Manager

Abbott India Limited
05.2017 - 05.2021
  • Building Brand Portfolio of INR 200+ Cr of CNS therapy for Abbott by strong establishment of the current portfolio and by strategic launches/In licensing of molecules to move towards category leadership
  • Developing innovative marketing solutions with a mix of Digital, PR & Outreach programs to engage stakeholders in order to increase market share and expand reach
  • Drive Portfolio in diverse therapies such as Epilepsy, Depression, Bipolar Disorder & Stroke to deliver profitable growth by building strong equity at HCPs
  • Leading a team of three marketers to drive the brands and create meaningful scientific solutions for key stakeholders – HCPs and Patients
  • Awarded with Abbott Excellence awards consecutively 3 years for exceptional marketing initiatives

Group Product Manager

Abbott India
03.2015 - 05.2017
  • Driving the Marketing of key brands of Neurology Portfolio – EPILEX (Sodium Valproate) and LEVILEX (Levetiracetam)
  • Total Portfolio Size is of INR 40 Crores
  • Key Achievements:
  • Received three awards – VP Award, Annual Gold award of performance, ACE Gallantry Award for extra ordinary performance of the portfolio
  • Arrested the degrowth of EPILEX at Internal & External Performance markers with the help of aggressive and sustainable marketing initiatives
  • Drove the engagement of Neurologists through Scientific Initiatives such as NEUROSPHERE, EPILEPSY Focus Group Discussion
  • Creative In-Clinic Marketing Campaigns to drive the performance of all SKUs of EPILEX & LEVILEX
  • Fostered Field Force engagement through competitive campaigns to drive brand growth
  • Digital Initiatives – Webinar Series with Cleveland Clinics, White Board Case Series, Emailers with Epilepsy Updates at Pediatric Neurologists

Group Product Manager

GlaxoSmithKline
09.2012 - 03.2015
  • Established Epilepsy Franchise with research brand – LAMICTAL(Lamotrigine) & ICTACETAM (Levetiracetam- branded generics) with effective marketing strategies and KOL engagement
  • Built LAMICTAL to be fastest growing brand in Lamotrigine category (growth of 55% YOY) with the help of innovative scientific engagements with Neurologists & Psychiatrists
  • Successful International Speaker Tours (4 ISPs) to shape the Prescribing Behaviour of Customers
  • Digital Engagements – Introduced & Implemented digital engagement platforms for customers such as Video Conferencing, Live Webinars to drive the therapy discussions amongst Neurologists & Psychiatrists
  • Successful liasoning with International Epilepsy bodies to upgrade the knowledge of Indian Neurologists

Brand Manager

Abbott India
01.2012 - 09.2012

· Worked as Product Manager in Acute Care Division of Abbott, handling a diverse portfolio of 42 Crores.

· Handled brands of Cefpodoxime and Combinations, other large golden brands such as Bactrim(Sulfamethoxazone+TrimethoprimCombination),Ascabiol(Cetrimide), Aquaviron(Testosterone Injectables) etc. with an exposure to Paediatricians, Consulting Physicians, ENT & General Physicians

· Was responsible for top & Bottom Line target achievement of a diverse portfolio with innovative Marketing Campaigns and Result Oriented investment model to achieve the organizational goals

Brand Manager

Lupin India Limited
03.2009 - 12.2011

· Worked as a Product Manager in Neuropsychiatry Division (Mindvision) of Lupin, handling a diverse portfolio of 20 Crores in the areas of Stroke, Neuropathic Pain & Insomnia.

· New product launch: TRANSDOL (Novel centrally acting analgesic-Tapentadol)

· Brand extension launch: CITISTAR PM

Education

Executive Management Program

Indian Institute of Management
Ahmedabad
2019

M.B.A - Marketing

SIES College of Management Studies
2009

B.S. - Microbiology

Mumbai University
2006

Skills

  • Omnichannel Marketing
  • Strategic Planning & Leadership
  • Market Insights
  • Team Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Brand & Portfolio Management
  • Cross Functional & Global Collaboration
  • Global Brand Strategy
  • P&L Management
  • GTM Transformation
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Marketing analytics
  • Execution excellence drive

Timeline

Country Brand Lead

Pfizer Limited
06.2021 - Current

Marketing Manager

Abbott India Limited
05.2017 - 05.2021

Group Product Manager

Abbott India
03.2015 - 05.2017

Group Product Manager

GlaxoSmithKline
09.2012 - 03.2015

Brand Manager

Abbott India
01.2012 - 09.2012

Brand Manager

Lupin India Limited
03.2009 - 12.2011

Executive Management Program

Indian Institute of Management

M.B.A - Marketing

SIES College of Management Studies

B.S. - Microbiology

Mumbai University
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