Hi, I’m
Nita Santpurkar
Senior Associate
Mumbai,MH
Work History
OPEN Health
Senior Analyst
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Conducting SLRs and TLRs; running searches in several literature databases (EMBASE, MEDLINE, PUBMED, and COCHRANE), conferences, and HTA sites; screening of studies, data extraction and compilation of data, and generation of reports, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Experience working on integrated value evidence generation plans and competitive landscape assessment.
- Worked on clinical, economic, and quality of life projects including both randomized and real-world evidence studies across various disease areas: oncology (follicular lymphoma, DLBCL/LBCL, breast cancer, renal cell carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer, muscle-invasive bladder cancer, cervical cancer), endocrinology (diabetes), cardiovascular disorders (heart failure), infectious (HIV, HPV), nephrology ( IgA Nephropathy), and immunology (alopecia).
- Mentored junior analysts and conducted trainings, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and worked on multiple innovation projects.
Tata Consultancy Services
Business Process Lead
04.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Franchise lead for neuroscience (multiple sclerosis) and cancer (breast cancer), handling value evidence and market access activities.
- Performed quality check of regulatory documents, including protocol and clinical study report.
- Led multiple patient narrative projects across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster the proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with customers through a positive attitude and attentive response.
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Team Lead Medical Writer
11.2015 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Led projects of augmented patient safety narratives, handled client calls, performed project and people management activities and forecasting, and consistently maintained overall quality and productivity of the deliverables.
- Expert writer and reviewer of narratives.
- Worked on multiple therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, oncology, hematology, and respiratory, meeting stringent timelines.
- Conducted various training sessions for medical writers.
Kinapse
Medical Writer Senior Associate
10.2013 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Worked on Public Disclosures Synopsis for submissions to European and German Regulatory bodies and client databases on wide therapeutic areas of clinical trials ranging from Phase 1-4.
- Key responsibilities included drafting, updating, QC, archiving, providing training, mentoring, and building client communication.
- Consultant in verification and closure of corrective and preventive action/effectiveness checks.
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics
Medical Writer Intern
05.2012 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Involved in generating automated clinical study protocols.
- Worked on clinical study reports, summary reports, and narratives.
- Generate forms for the standard text in Protocols using HTML, InfoPath, and SharePoint.
Gates and Garvey Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
03.2010 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Key responsibilities included pulling prescriptions, verifying, creating labels, dispensing, and maintaining logs of the prescription drugs.
- Order management, storing, maintaining, and recording the prescription drugs.
- Assisted the lead pharmacist in patient counseling.
St. John's University
Grad tutor
01.2010 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Mentored undergraduates in chemistry, biology, and theology materials.
- Applied the skills to translate knowledge to effective teaching, acquired communication skills and domain knowledge.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Trainee in QC, QA, packaging, and Warehouse
02.2008 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Assisted in the process of manufacturing.
- Practical experience in bulk process, granulation, drying, filling, packaging, coating, and regulatory affairs.
Summary
Over 13 years of experience in life sciences, specializing in HEOR/RWE and medical writing. Expertise in evidence generation by conducting systematic reviews and working on multiple regulatory documents. Worked across diverse therapeutic areas including oncology (follicular lymphoma, DLBCL/LBCL, breast cancer, renal cell carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer, muscle-invasive bladder cancer), endocrinology (diabetes), cardiovascular disorders (heart failure), infectious (HIV, HPV), nephrology ( IgA Nephropathy), Neuroscience (multiple sclerosis), and immunology (alopecia areata). Worked on stringent timelines producing high-quality documents. Mentored juniors and managed small teams. Expertise in literature reviews (SLR, TLR), medical writing, HTA assessments, landscape assessments generating reports, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and PowerPoint presentations.
Education
Stevens Institute of TechnologyNew Jersey, USA
Master of Science from Pharmacy
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bharath Institute of TechnologyHyderabad, India
Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
01.2005 - 01.2009
Accomplishments
Published across various global conferences:
ISPOR 2024: From Data to Decisions: Decision-Makers' Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Evidence Synthesis in HTA Submissions
HTAi 2024: Artificial Intelligence For Literature Screening And Selection: Does The Evidence Support It’s Use in Systematic Literature Reviews?
ISPOR 2023: A quinquennial review of the WHO’s global call for action to eliminate cervical cancer – an Indian perspective
ISPOR 2022: Modeling Studies of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines Cost-Effectiveness and Cervical Cancer Elimination – A Systematic Review
IPC 2008: Floating Microspheres Of Rosiglitazone Maleate: Formulation Development And In Vitro Characterization
- Generated highest revenue in 2024 across E&A
- Received recognition and awards on multiple occasions
- Volunteered as an assistant and Event organizer in Queens Centre for Progress, Queens, NY
- Won the state level first prize in debate competition and presented a poster in “National Pharma
Week”, Hyderabad, India (Nov 06)
Skills
- Health economics and market access
- Medical writing
- Evidence generation
- Value dossiers
- IVEP
- Value messages
- Competitive landscape assessment
- Data analysis
- Clinical trials
- MS office
- PowerPoint
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
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