Physician leader with over 9 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Digital Health, and Clinical Pharmacology. Expertise in aligning medical knowledge with business strategies and facilitating technology adoption. Demonstrated success in AI/ML integration, compliance, and managing cross-functional teams. Aiming to leverage skills as a Medical Affairs Leader for Digital Domain.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Product Management & Consulting
Indegene
Bangalore
05.2025 - Current
Consulted global pharma clients on strategy & IT implementation.
Led business development and strategic projects for Global Pharma companies.
Designed & executed Veeva CRM/Vault systems.
Drove business development & cross-functional leadership.
Developed strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency within healthcare projects.
Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Collaborated with clients to identify needs and tailor solutions for healthcare delivery.
Senior Manager/Global Medical Digital Lead
Viatris
Bangalore
08.2023 - 05.2025
Spearheaded development of HCP and patient portals, including Veeva Vault and Veeva CRM Engage implementation.
Led product development and enhancements for internal teams throughout SDLC.
Developed workflows for Medical Affairs IT planning and execution.
Incorporated AI and ML into internal systems for data analysis and extraction.
Implemented AI chatbots for global requirements across Medical Affairs and insights collection.
Designed digital platforms to support clinical evidence generation and regulatory submissions.
Guided software discovery phase, ensuring medical accuracy in external communications and scientific content.
Integrated chatbot solutions with internal environments to enhance user experience.
Senior Medical Manager
Viatris
Bangalore
08.2022 - 07.2023
Provided medical support for launch of MedConnect platform in India.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for AI KOL Influencer Program targeting emerging markets.
Drove enhancements in customer engagement through digital innovation initiatives.
Delivered clinical, scientific, and strategic insights to bolster cross-functional team efforts.
Contributed to development of brand plans and medical strategies for product launches.
Prepared presentations, FAQs, and Q&A materials to address internal medical training needs.
Led affiliate medical and scientific initiatives encompassing research, regulatory compliance, and pharmacovigilance.
Medical Manager
Pfizer
06.2019 - 08.2022
Contributed clinical and strategic insights to enhance cross-functional team effectiveness.
Collaborated across departments to improve customer engagement through digital initiatives.
Supported product launches across therapy areas, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Developed brand plans and medical strategies to drive market penetration.
Provided scientific input for the creation of publications and manuscripts.
Prepared training materials and presentations to address internal medical education needs.
Planned and executed advisory boards, scientific exchanges, and educational events with HCPs/KOLs.
Responded to external inquiries for medical information in compliance with company policies.
Developed training materials for staff on product knowledge and regulatory requirements.
Reviewed and approved clinical study protocols and investigator brochures for accuracy.
Led initiatives to improve operational efficiency within the medical affairs department.
Medical Advisor
Wockhardt
Mumbai
09.2018 - 06.2019
Launched HCP/Patients App for diabetes management to enhance user experience.
Contributed clinical and strategic insights to support cross-functional teams.
Developed brand plans and medical strategies to align with market needs.
Assessed medical training needs for internal sales and marketing partners.
Organized scientific planning advisory boards and educational meetings.
Prepared speaker training decks, publications, and discussion materials.
Collaborated across functions to improve customer engagement initiatives.
Monitored medical and scientific developments relevant to product portfolio.
Regional Medical Advisor/MSL
Sanofi
Lucknow
08.2017 - 09.2018
Evaluated and communicated essential medical and scientific information for all company products.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team, establishing strong relationships with key opinion leaders.
Provided strategic direction in therapeutic areas to enhance overall project outcomes.
Trained sales representatives on medical aspects of assigned therapeutic area and related products.
Addressed medical inquiries related to company's products, ensuring comprehensive support.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align strategies with market needs.
Facilitated educational sessions for associates to improve product knowledge and compliance.
Developed informative resources to assist sales teams in effective communication.
Education
MBA -
NMIMS
Mumbai
01.2022
MD - Pharmacology
GMC Bhopal
Bhopal
01.2017
MBBS -
West China School of Medicine
01.2011
Skills
Strategic medical leadership
Veeva CRM and Vault systems
Digital health services
Healthcare strategy consulting
Business development
Stakeholder engagement
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Cross-functional coordination
Compliance and risk management
Certification
Project Management (Completed)
Veeva CRM & Vault Certified Admin Certified
Salesforce (Ongoing)
AI & ML, Azure (Ongoing)
PowerBI & NLP in Python
Stanford: Medical Writing Course
Diabetes Management Cleveland Clinic
Accomplishments
Felicitated by Indian Society for the Study of Pain (2020).
Languages
English, Fluent
Hindi, Fluent
Konkani, Fluent
Mandarin Chinese, Intermediate
Malayalam, Intermediate
Publications And Posters
Best practices for the evaluation and management of low back pain in primary care: a multidisciplinary expert consensus 38(1): p. 40-50, Jan–Apr 2024 | DOI: 10.4103/ijpn.ijpn_35_23
Role of actives in emollients in atopic dermatitis, accepted in Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science, volume 6, issue 1
Comparative study of efficacy and safety of Gabapentin and Amitriptyline in patients of painful diabetic neuropathy. Volume - 7 | Issue - 6 | June - 2017 | ISSN - 2249-555X
Continuous Glucose Monitoring of Concentrated 200IU/mL rDNA Human Premix 30/70 Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients. Int J Diabetes Clin Res 6:109. Doi.org/10.23937/2377- 3634/1410109.
Assessment of Adverse Drug Reactions reported to the regional Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Bhopal. IJAR, Oct 2015. ISSN 2249-555X.
Assessment of Quality of life in patients of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus using the Diabetes-39 questionnaires. IJHS, Volume 4, Issue 5. ISSN 2347- 5544.