Gaurav Bahuguna
Doctor
Mumbai,Maharashtra
Summary
A medical science post-graduate professional with about 12 years of diversified experience in healthcare industry. Considerable exposure to medical affairs for diversified therapeutic areas like oncology, immunology, CNS, infectious diseases, diabetes and established products. Consistently recognized for quality of inputs by Internal and External stakeholders. Exposure to phase-III/IV/Observational studies along with supporting regulatory submission for new drug application and clinical trial applications.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapy Area Lead (Rare Diseases & Immunology)
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, India
Mumbai
07.2021 - Current
- Conceptualized, discussed and led discussions for creating of digital omnichannel learning hub for Takeda, India
- Successfully served as the key country liaison (for RD and Immunology) with country/regional, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, PV, Legal and corporate communication functions
- Represented Takeda medical team in various forums like ET health, PGI conclave
- Successfully served as the key country liaison (for RD and Immunology) with country/regional, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, PV, Legal and corporate communication functions
- Ideated and co-created brand plans for Immunology and Rare diseases portfolio
- Maintained fiscal discipline for Medical Affairs plans
- Took lead in launch activation workshop with regional and global teams for a new rare disease therapy in India
- Successfully launched 2 new products for rare disease therapy in India
- Partnered with access team and gave inputs for conceptualizing, planning and publication of 1st HEOR from takeda India
- Mentored Medical team in conceptualizing and developing certification program for liver cirrhosis
- Supported in development of medical education SOPs for India
- Led discussions (from medical affairs) related to processes in "simplification workshop" with various cross functional stakeholders thereby supporting in development of pragmatic yet robust guidance's for India
Therapy Area Lead (Rare Diseases)
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, India
Guragon
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Led and oversaw MA activities for Hematology, Genetic Diseases and Hereditary Angioedema franchise
- Successfully recruited medical advisors for Hematology and genetic diseases and ensured continuity of work
- Mentored team on designing medical affairs strategy plans, addressing the overall need gaps for Hematology and Genetic Disease
- Led and oversaw successful transition of Post approval interim access (PAIA) program to Access team
- Ensured adherence to SOPs and governance framework for MA team
- Supported medical director with providing insights/feedback for re-structuring of medical department
Therapy Area Lead (Hematology)
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, India
Guragon
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Resolved conflicts & negotiated with third parties for mutually beneficial agreements between organizations
- Successfully whittled down scientific medical strategy (aligned with business) for Hematology and monitored its progress
- Successfully represented Takeda at SEC meeting for wavier and launch of EHL product in India
- Calendarized training for Internal team members (MA and Cross functional) to improve and maintain scientific knowledge/rigor in teams
- Led in development of KOL profiling tool to systematically identify KOL and understand their scientific exchange needs establishing strong professional relationships
- Successfully led in fostering partnerships with external stakeholders (like medical society, associations etc) ensuring Takeda is viewed as potential scientific partner of choice
- Lead in designing of omni channel digital engagement plan for hematology and monitored its progress
- Ensured that appropriate medical governance, standards and policies are assured for all relevant technical aspects of the company's activities including review and approve all promotional material and activities.
- Recruited, trained and mentored MSL for North and East
Senior Medical Affairs Manager
Janssen (India), Pharmaceutical Companies Of J&J
Mumbai
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Successfully handled 4 franchises at Janssen viz,- International Business, Institute business of India, Medical Process and Immunology
- Identified near expiry SOPs and ensured their timely revision thereby enabling a smooth conduct of audit & continuity of processes
- Led process improvement initiatives for medical affairs by partnering with regional APAC teams to design and create an e-platform for byte size learning of internal MAF team ensuring a smooth on-boarding/induction and continues learning
- Identified the need, designed and delineated structure and responsibilities of local MAF teams in International markets thereby improving the scientific rigor and quality of implementation of ME activities with external stakeholders
- Managed, mentored and coached medical teams for Institutional business (India), International Markets & Immunology to ensure shaping of therapy areas in respective geographies and support the respective BU
- Provided overview in designing & implementation of Medical Affairs Strategy (short & long term) in alignment with franchise strategy needs maintaining compliance at all levels
- Conceptualized, planned, implemented and tracked medical education plans for respective BUs including building of engagement matrix and budget planning at the start of year to ensure smooth and efficient execution of strategy
- Periodically reviewed quality of ME/publication plans, and suggested change(s) wherever required, to ensure medical plans are driven in compliant and ethical ways
- Represented Janssen India franchise(s) in Regional (APAC) and Global forums to align them with strategic interests of BU
Medical Advisor (International Markets)
Janssen (India), Pharmaceutical Companies Of J&J
Mumbai
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with marketing, PV, supply chain teams to address issue(s) in audit findings by identifying nature of deficiencies and subsequently developed process (SOPs and work instructions) to ensure continuity of business
- Prioritized portfolios (Therapy & products) for different markets resulting in more efficient planning
- Partnered with BD, Market Access and marketing teams and provided medical inputs for new product planning & launch in respective geographies
- Led pre-launch, launch and the post launch activities for various therapy areas (viz: Immunology, CNS and diabetes)in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Nepal
- Took lead in cross functional discussions and provided medical inputs for carving out patient profiles in established therapies (like MDS/AML, IBD, diabetes etc.)
- Involved in designing of HOER for international markets to guide decision makers regarding patient access, & optimum utilization of drugs
- Developed peer- to -peer relations with external stakeholders and academic societies (BAP, SLARMR, Bangladesh association of rheumatology, SLENDO) ensuring smooth and efficient implementation of medical education strategies and launches in respective geographies
- Reviewed local study proposal(s) & furthered them for appropriate reviews in the system
- Addressed the training needs of cross functional team(s) by collaborating with L&D to rollout of yearly ‘integrated training' calendar of sales/marketing team at Sri Lanka and Bangladesh (SLBD) leading to significant improvement in sales force effectiveness
- Collaborated with regulatory for dossier preparation of launch of new products in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh (e.g. Ustekinumumab, Golimumab, Ibrutinib, Daratumumab)
Zonal Medical Advisor (Oncology)
Janssen (India)- Pharmaceutical Companies Of J&J
Chennai
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Calendarized scientific training schedule of internal teams (both regional and National Sales force) resulting in better & robust in-clinic communication
- Developed and nurtured relationship with KOLs on peer-to-peer basis ((e.g. established Janssen presence at CMC, invited as speaker at tumor board meeting at Manipal Hospital)
- Communicated actively and reactively with Leading Specialists/KOLs on medical scientific data
- Gained valuable insight into treatment pattern and provided input to company Medical Affairs plan / business decision making through scientific interactions
- Participated actively in planning and execution of clinical registry in prostate cancer and Name Patient Program for new molecule
- Handled the role of Medical Advisor, based at Head quarter, on a need to basis
- Conceptualized, planned and developed complex engagement matrix like PCPI, iConnance
- Developed Medico-marketing strategies to establish sub cut route of Bortezomib
- Led team in development of FAQs of Ibrutinib for DCGI meeting resulting in better preparedness for SEC meeting Took lead in pre-launch and launch activities for launch of ibrutinib in India
- Took lead in development of medical strategy and tactics for molecules like Zytiga and Velcade
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Assistant Manager, Medical Affairs
GVK Bio-sciences Private Limited, India
Guragon
10.2012 - 07.2014
- Successfully conducted more than 100 protocol feasibility as per client requirements & provided medical inputs in various therapeutic areas (esp. Oncology, dermatology and diabetes)
- Attended BID defense meetings
- Successfully supported activities for preparation and updating of investigator database
- Supported activities pertaining to handling medical queries either from sponsor or investigator team
- Assisted in budget preparation and strategic planning for activities involving medical affairs
- Supported activities for medical inputs for conceptualization, design, and protocol development of Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials across therapeutic areas (e.g. (e.g. Oncology, diabetes, infectious diseases, vaccines etc.)
- Reviewed protocols, ICFs and CRFs for various projects
- Prepared therapeutic training modules and imparted training to cross functional colleagues in other departments of clinical research department (CRD)
Drug Safety Physician
APCER Pharma, India
New Delhi
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Completed 2 PSUR's (along with team) for sponsors within a very short/sharp timelines while maintaining compliance and regulatory requirements
Junior Resident (Orthopedics)
SMI Hospital, India
Dehradun
03.2006 - 03.2008
- Independently performed procedures in minor OT & OT
- Independently ran OPDs on need to basis
Education
M.D. - Pharmacology And Toxicology
Himalayan Institute Of Medical Sciences
Dehradun2012
M.B.B.S - Medicine And Surgery
Lala Lajput Rai Memorial Medical College
Meerut2004
Skills
- Good knowledge of medical in various therapy areas
- Sound knowledge of Pharmacovigilance
- Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and key relationships with peers and scientific societies
- Strong commitment to compliance (with relevant rules and procedures), scientific quality and integrity
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical information and impart training to teams
- Demonstrated analytical problem solving and decision skills
- Strong negotiation and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to make good decisions regarding resolution of complex regional/ functional problems regardless of popularity of decision
- Fair understanding of Product Development and product cycle management and Health Outcomes Research
Accomplishments
- Bestowed with Best Medical Manager in ICMEA region at annual Hirameki business awards 2021 at Takeda
- Awarded with Leadership award at 2020 ICMEA medical affairs summit for exhibiting leadership behavior
- Awarded with 8 Encore Awards at Janssen, India for exhibiting key success behaviors, viz., connect, shape& deliver
- Received ‘Turnaround Champion Award' at Leadership and Growth Awards, Janssen-India, 2016
- Nominated twice for ‘Rising star' award at Janssen, India
- Received ‘WOW' award for the diligent, sincere and wholesome contributions to the development of collaterals, in 2014 at GVK Biosciences, India
- Awarded outstanding achievers award for the month of February 2014 at GVK Biosciences, India
Dissertation
Role of Edaravone as a free radical scavenger in conservative management of severe head injury patients
Open labeled comparative trial done in patients with severe head injury, willing to undertake the treatment, admitted in the Department of Neurosurgery at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. This study was conducted with the objective of comparing the efficacy and safety of Edaravone as add on therapy to standard therapy for treatment of severe head injury
Publications/ Posters
- R.P. Chamoli, Gaurav Bahuguna. Turmeric ( curcuma longa ): From Ancient Medicine to Current Potential Therapeutic Agent as Curcumin. Science and Culture. 2019, 85(3-4):93-99
- R.P. Chamoli, Gaurav Bahuguna, and Arvind Mohan Painuly. “Miraculous Physiological Activities of Vitamin D and Its Role in Human Health and Diseases.” Science and Culture. 2019, 85 (11–12): 393-98
- Presented poster titled ‘Role of Edaravone as a Free Radical Scavenger in Conservative Management of Severe Head Injury Patients' at conference of Indian journal of Physiology and Pharmacology in 2012, New Delhi
Volunteer work
- 2017- Volunteered to work for a day at school of differently abled children at Dombivali
- 2016- Volunteered to work for a day at school of differently abled children at Mumbai
- Aug 2011- Volunteered for providing medical healthcare in private OPD setting during my Post Graduate Curriculum at Himalayan institute of Medical Sciences
Additional Information
- Marital Status- Married
- Father's Name- Late (Mr) S.D. Bahuguna
- Mother's Name- Late (Mrs) Urmila Bahuguna
- Hobbies- Music, Travelling and photography
References
- Dr. Suyog Mehta- Vice President & Head - Medical Affairs and Clinical Research, India and Emerging Markets at Sun PHARMA
- Dr. Vikram Singh-Head EEMEA Medical Affairs CoE at MSD
Timeline
Therapy Area Lead (Rare Diseases & Immunology)
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, India
07.2021 - Current
Therapy Area Lead (Rare Diseases)
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, India
02.2021 - 07.2021
Therapy Area Lead (Hematology)
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, India
03.2020 - 02.2021
Senior Medical Affairs Manager
Janssen (India), Pharmaceutical Companies Of J&J
03.2018 - 03.2020
Medical Advisor (International Markets)
Janssen (India), Pharmaceutical Companies Of J&J
09.2015 - 03.2018
Zonal Medical Advisor (Oncology)
Janssen (India)- Pharmaceutical Companies Of J&J
07.2014 - 09.2015
Assistant Manager, Medical Affairs
GVK Bio-sciences Private Limited, India
10.2012 - 07.2014
Drug Safety Physician
APCER Pharma, India
07.2012 - 09.2012
Junior Resident (Orthopedics)
SMI Hospital, India
03.2006 - 03.2008
M.D. - Pharmacology And Toxicology
Himalayan Institute Of Medical Sciences
M.B.B.S - Medicine And Surgery
Lala Lajput Rai Memorial Medical College
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