Chandrasekhar Rao

• Manage a cross-regional team of 40 members (Associate Project Specialists, Project Specialists, and Associate Project Managers) responsible for end-to-end delivery of medical communication assets across SC, Gen Med, (MMRC Global Ops, SC Ops, & Gen Med Ops).
• Established and scaled a dedicated Bogota-based team to support MMR (Medical Material Review) activities, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer, quality control, and global alignment.
• Successfully coordinated multiple product launches, including Fitusiran for Hemophilia and Dupixent for BP and CSU, by orchestrating cross-functional planning, stakeholder engagement, and on-time execution.
• Lead Quarterly Business Review (QBR) meetings with senior stakeholders to present operational metrics, stakeholder satisfaction trends, and alignment on launch preparedness and resourcing plans.
• Optimize team performance through workflow standardization and automation, leveraging Excel VBA and Python-based tools to streamline keyword tracking, compliance documentation, and content validation.
• Oversee submission, tracking, and compliance processes via Veeva PromoMats and iEnvision, with a focus on externally sponsored research (Sanofi-funded studies).
• Spearhead strategies including succession planning, workload balancing, and backfill planning for critical roles, ensuring delivery continuity across global hubs.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing stakeholder feedback, operational KPIs, and review timelines to implement process enhancements that reduced project delivery times by 15%, resulting in increased stakeholder satisfaction and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Ensure timely copyright acquisition and licensing through CCC and preferred vendors.
• Collaborate with CMO Pubs, GTMC, and strategic partners to align on SciComm goals.

Key Achievements:

• Transitioned 100% MMR activities to SBO, ensuring business continuity with zero non-compliance.
• Reduced QC effort by 40% through automation of repetitive workflows.
• Established iEnvision BO Champions, improving submission accuracy and audit readiness.
• Support product launch activities for Dupilumab (CSU, BP), Fitusiran (Qfitlia), Rilzabrutinib (ITP) and other pipeline assets.
• Ensuring seamless dissemination via Advent and BRIDGE platforms.

• Successfully managed the process of adapting, amending, and customizing Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), serving as the primary contact for stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitored team performance and facilitated cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and maximize synergies among departments, resulting in improved project outcomes.
• Responsible for reviewing contacts and accounts in Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and maintaining accurate and updated Trial Master File (TMF) documentation.
• Successfully managed a portfolio of 80 projects within the RSU team, overseeing forecasting, backlogs, revenues, accruals, and invoicing.
• Proactively communicated with approvers, chasing approvals where necessary, and promptly escalating any delays or issues to key stakeholders.

• Contributed to genomic research and the understanding of human diseases related to genetic variance (GVDB).
• Provided insights for improved diagnosis and treatment options.