Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Awards
Trainings And Projects
Timeline
ANIL KUMAR BHANDEKAR

ANIL KUMAR BHANDEKAR

Hyderabad

Summary

Lead application specialist with over 16 years in diagnostics, specializing in immunoassay and biochemistry. Achieved 11% growth through strategic alignment and customer relationship management. Expert in product training, data tracking, and technical selling, enhancing team productivity and portfolio expansion. Proven leadership at Abbott and Roche Diagnostics, driving product support and profitability.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Application Specialist & Lead Area Trainer

Abbott
Hyderabad
04.2025 - Current
  • Drove growth of clinical chemistry and immunoassay portfolio by aligning regional marketing with global strategies.
  • Designed and executed pricing, promotional, and segmentation plans to achieve commercial targets.
  • Tracked sales unit volumes, ASP, and market share performance to identify territory opportunities.

Partnered with marketing and scientific teams for menu additions, crisis management, forecasting, and trend analysis.

Expanded ID markers through collaboration with scientific affairs, achieving 11% growth in 2025.

  • Led and mentored regional teams across Karnataka and South Maharashtra, enhancing productivity and skill development.
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis to pinpoint new product opportunities for portfolio expansion.
  • Optimized brand and product strategies to improve P&L performance and meet quarterly revenue goals.

Technical Application Specialist

Abbott
Hyderabad
04.2016 - 09.2019
  • Directed execution of strategic business plans to align product marketing with sales initiatives.
  • Optimized brand and portfolio strategies, achieving quarterly goals and enhancing P&L performance.
  • Implemented pricing targeting and segmentation initiatives to boost revenue and market penetration.
  • Conducted market research, VOC analysis, and competitive benchmarking to inform decision-making.
  • Monitored sales units and ASP data for quarterly and long-term forecasting support.
  • Supported instrument and assay launches through evaluations and post-launch performance tracking.
  • Developed sales enablement tools to counter competitive threats effectively.
  • Managed CCIA portfolio performance in alignment with corporate marketing strategy.

Lead Application Specialist

Roche
Hyderabad
08.2013 - 03.2016
  • Delivered level-2 technical support nationwide, resolving complex escalations and minimizing downtime.
  • Facilitated workshops, CMEs, and training sessions to boost customer engagement and product adoption.
  • Developed SOPs and workflows to standardize service delivery and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Supported multiple molecular biology platform launches and adoption strategies.
  • Organized hospital-based programs, expert round tables, and product evaluations for CMEs.
  • Provided scientific marketing support, collecting enhancement feedback for global teams.
  • Collaborated with sales, service, and global stakeholders to align strategies and resolve issues.

Application Specialist

Roche
Hyderabad
03.2012 - 07.2013
  • Trained customers on clinical instruments, reagents, and technical workflows to ensure optimal performance.
  • Installed and supported fully and semi-automated instruments across clinical biochemistry, hematology, coagulation, and critical care.
  • Conducted product demonstrations while providing extensive pre-sales and sales support to field teams.
  • Resolved troubleshooting issues related to instruments and reagents, maintaining high operational efficiency.
  • Developed strong customer relationships through online, offline, and on-site support to enhance satisfaction.

Senior Executive Application Specialist

Agappe Diagnostics Ltd
Hyderabad
07.2011 - 02.2012
  • Installed and supported fully and semi-automated instruments in clinical biochemistry, hematology, coagulation, and critical care.
  • Conducted product demos and provided comprehensive pre-sales and sales support to field teams.
  • Resolved instrument and reagent troubleshooting issues, maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Built and maintained strong customer relationships through online, offline, and on-site support, ensuring high satisfaction.

Product Specialist

TransAsia Biomedicals Pvt. Ltd.
Vijayawada
07.2011 - 02.2012

Application Officer

Lilac Medicare Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
09.2009 - 07.2011

Trainee Scientist

Med Plus Path labs Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
01.2008 - 01.2009

Education

Masters - biotechnology

Osmania University, Hyderabad
01-2008

Bachelor - Microbiology and computers

Osmania University, Hyderabad
01-2006

Skills

  • Clinical instrumentation
  • Technical support
  • Market analysis
  • Product training
  • Data tracking
  • Customer relationship management

Languages

Native, Native, Native, Advanced, Advanced, Advanced

Awards

  • Best Application Specialist, 2022
  • Best Application Specialist, 2023
  • APAC Silver Award, 2021
  • TAS Champion, 2023
  • STAR performer, 2017
  • Best Application Specialist, 2021

Trainings And Projects

  • Green Soul Solutions P Ltd (Abbott Diagnostics India)
  • Telangana and Andhra Government Project (Abbott Diagnostics)
  • Sales and Training Project (Abbott Diagnostics)
  • Service culture Training (Roche Diagnostics India)
  • Orissa NAT Government project (Roche Diagnostics India)
  • Advance Training on s201 and CAP CTM (Roche Diagnostics India)
  • AXEDA Remote support Training (Roche Diagnostics India)
  • RIDE (Roche Diagnostics India)
  • Center for Liver and Research Diagnostics (fetalliver stem cells)

Timeline

Lead Application Specialist & Lead Area Trainer - Abbott
04.2025 - Current
Technical Application Specialist - Abbott
04.2016 - 09.2019
Lead Application Specialist - Roche
08.2013 - 03.2016
Application Specialist - Roche
03.2012 - 07.2013
Senior Executive Application Specialist - Agappe Diagnostics Ltd
07.2011 - 02.2012
Product Specialist - TransAsia Biomedicals Pvt. Ltd.
07.2011 - 02.2012
Application Officer - Lilac Medicare Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 07.2011
Trainee Scientist - Med Plus Path labs Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2009
Osmania University - Masters, biotechnology
Osmania University - Bachelor, Microbiology and computers
ANIL KUMAR BHANDEKAR