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Dr. Shweta Arora

Dr. Shweta Arora

Mumbai

Summary

Leadership & Strategic Impact: To leverage my cross-functional expertise to design and execute strategic business models that drive scientific, commercial, and operational excellence. Operational Excellence: To develop and implement marketing strategies that strengthen brand positioning and accelerate growth in dynamic, competitive environments. Team Empowerment: To mentor diverse teams through structured learning and development initiatives, fostering leadership pipelines within organizations. Scientific Advocacy: To contribute to global healthcare advancement through medical research, pharmacovigilance, and evidence-based clinical practices.

A dynamic and visionary leader with nearly 16 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Proven expertise in strategic planning, marketing operations, and training & development, combined with a robust background in clinical research, phase IV studies, and product advocacy. Renowned for building strong networks with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and for steering cross-functional teams toward operational excellence. Adept at conceptualizing evidence-based marketing strategies, conducting high-impact training programs, and aligning scientific communication with business goals. A lifelong learner and published researcher, Dr. Arora holds advanced degrees in diabetes, obesity, and neuroplasticity, integrating medical science with strategic leadership to drive innovation and growth. Visionary Medical Scientific Liaison with expertise in designing and executing strategic business models that drive scientific and operational excellence. Leads Phase IV clinical studies and Investigator-Initiated Trials, enhancing scientific credibility and patient outcomes. Strengthens relationships with key opinion leaders through impactful scientific communication and training initiatives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Scientific Liaison

Guerbet India Limited
Mumbai
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead Phase IV clinical studies and Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) across India.
  • Develop strategic roadmaps, SOPs, and marketing blueprints for clinical and business alignment.
  • Strengthen relationships with radiologists, interventional radiologists, nephrologists, and hepatologists nationwide.
  • Design and deliver scientific training programs for medical teams; conduct advisory board meetings and CME programs.
  • Oversee regulatory compliance and post-marketing safety surveillance.
  • Spearhead scientific communication projects and contribute to 'Guerbet Insights' initiatives.
  • Line managing and mentoring a team of 3 Medical Writers, overseeing scientific content development, publication strategy, and compliance with medical and regulatory standards.
  • Oncology experience : 7 yrs

Key Responsibilities of a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) & Training team

Clinical Research & Trials Leadership

  • Lead and support clinical trials, real-world evidence generation, investigator engagement, and post-marketing studies to strengthen scientific credibility and patient outcomes.

Scientific Communication & Thought Leadership

  • Serve as a scientific speaker at national and international conferences, CMEs, and advisory boards, delivering high-impact medical education and evidence-based discussions.

Strategic Medical & Marketing Partnership

  • Provide scientific inputs for brand strategy, positioning, launch planning, and medical review, translating clinical data into strong value propositions.

KOL Engagement & Field Medical Excellence

  • Build trusted partnerships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and institutions through meaningful scientific exchange and collaborative research.

Team Training & Capability Building

  • Train and mentor sales, marketing, and medical teams on disease areas, products, clinical science, and ethical engagement standards.

Training & Scientific Capability Development:

  • Led and executed multiple high-impact training initiatives, including the flagship Visionary Voyage program across organizations such as Guerbet and Novartis. Played a key role in strengthening internal stakeholder capabilities by designing and delivering structured training modules focused on interventional radiology and product-specific scientific communication.

Conducted in-clinic discussions and field-based training sessions

  • To bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and real-world application, enabling sales teams to confidently engage with healthcare professionals. Specialized in translating complex medical and scientific concepts into simplified, actionable, and sales-oriented communication frameworks.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing and sales, to align training content with business objectives and evolving market needs. Developed customized learning tools, case-based discussions, and practical engagement strategies to enhance field force effectiveness and scientific credibility.
  • Demonstrated strong expertise in converting medical insights into impactful commercial narratives, thereby improving sales conversations, strengthening brand positioning, and driving overall team performance.



Medical Scientific Liaison – Retina Division

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provided scientific expertise in retinal therapies; collaborated with KOLs to support treatment optimization.
  • Facilitated field-force capability building through clinical workshops and symposia.

Medical Scientific Liaison – Kidney & Renal Transplant Division

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
07.2013 - 11.2022
  • Led strategic account planning, competitive intelligence, and business analytics.
  • Awarded 'MSL of the Year (2012)' and '10 Hats Award' for excellence in CVM division.
  • Developed robust relationships with nephrologists and transplant specialists across India.

Medical Scientific Liaison – Diabetes Division

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
01.2011 - 07.2013
  • Bridged clinical and commercial functions, aligning research data with real-world practice.
  • Conducted national-level medical updates and symposia for endocrinologists.

Product Advisor

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
08.2010 - 12.2011
  • Supported product launches through targeted physician engagement and market research.

Product Advisor

Cipla Ltd.
Delhi
11.2009 - 07.2010
  • Supported new product introductions and executed localized marketing campaigns.
  • Coordinated with HCPs to collect feedback and enhance brand performance.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Neuroscience

Kennedy University
Florida , Online
2025

Master of Science - Biochemistry

Delhi University
New Delhi, IN-DL
2009

Ph.D. - Business Administration

SP Jain College of Management
Mumbai
01.2025

Honorary Ph.D. - Diabetes, Obesity & Neuroplasticity

Washington University
01.2025

Diploma - Artificial Intelligence & Data Analysis

Austin University
01.2024

Diploma - Nutrition & Dietetics

AAFT
01.2022

MBA - Marketing

Faculty of Management Studies
Delhi
01.2014

B.Ed. -

Kurukshetra University
01.2011

B.Sc. - Zoology

Ramjas College
Delhi
01.2007

Doctor of Philosophy - Astrophysics

Warsaw University
Warsaw University, Warsaw

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Leadership
  • Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance
  • KOL Development & Scientific Communication
  • Product Advocacy & Brand Strategy
  • Training & Capability Building
  • Market & Competitive Intelligence
  • Cross-Functional Team Management
  • AI & Data-Driven Decision Making

Certification

  • Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research & Medical Writing, Cliniminds, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
  • Market Research & Data Analytics, MICA, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 2019
  • Digital Marketing Management, XLRI, 2022
  • Rewards & Recognitions : Vikshit Bharat Award : Outstanding Research & Development
  • Healthcare Excellence & Leadership Award 2025
  • Healthcare Excellence & Leadership : Certificate of Achievement
  • Washington International Conference Ceremony 2025 Award
  • Golden Aim : Dubai 2.0 Global Conference & Awards 2025
  • Influential Women Leaders Award 2025

Languages

English
Hindi
French

Custom Section

  • Authored 7 publications on Diabetes, Obesity, and Brain Elasticity (Indexed on Google Scholar).
  • Editor, Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism.
  • Speaker at national and international conferences on Diabetes, Obesity, and Neuroplasticity.
  • Authored books: 'The Brain’s Hidden Power' and 'Strategic Adoption of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in India'.

Attributes

  • Strategic, analytical, and innovation-driven mindset.
  • Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
  • Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
  • Deeply passionate about education, neuroscience, and patient care.
  • Committed to excellence, ethics, and lifelong learning.

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

linkedin.com/in/shweta-arora-5b5b4145

Awards

  • MSL of the Year (2012), Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
  • 10 Hats Award, Excellence in CVM Division.
  • Excellence in KOL Development, Recognized for outstanding engagement with medical specialists nationwide.

Timeline

Medical Scientific Liaison

Guerbet India Limited
01.2024 - Current

Medical Scientific Liaison – Retina Division

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - 12.2023

Medical Scientific Liaison – Kidney & Renal Transplant Division

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
07.2013 - 11.2022

Medical Scientific Liaison – Diabetes Division

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
01.2011 - 07.2013

Product Advisor

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
08.2010 - 12.2011

Product Advisor

Cipla Ltd.
11.2009 - 07.2010

Doctor of Philosophy - Neuroscience

Kennedy University

Master of Science - Biochemistry

Delhi University

Ph.D. - Business Administration

SP Jain College of Management

Honorary Ph.D. - Diabetes, Obesity & Neuroplasticity

Washington University

Diploma - Artificial Intelligence & Data Analysis

Austin University

Diploma - Nutrition & Dietetics

AAFT

MBA - Marketing

Faculty of Management Studies

B.Ed. -

Kurukshetra University

B.Sc. - Zoology

Ramjas College

Doctor of Philosophy - Astrophysics

Warsaw University
Dr. Shweta Arora