HARDIK DAVE
AHMEDABAD
Summary
Transformational leader experienced in galvanizing teams to meet demanding objectives and exceed benchmarks through targeted brand initiatives and customer-oriented solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AVP - SALES & MARKETING
CADILA PHARMA
AHMEDABAD
08.2024 - Current
- Led portfolio exceeding ₹80 Cr with a team of over 250 field professionals.
- Executed sales strategies that significantly increased market share.
- Drove performance through customer engagement, accurate forecasting, and quarterly reviews.
HEAD OF MARKETING
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
AHMEDABAD
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed a portfolio exceeding 130 Cr with top brands SILOTIME, MEGATAS, and POTRATRE MB6 in the Urology segment.
- Spearheaded product management and promotional strategies to drive business growth and Executed comprehensive marketing initiatives to elevate brand visibility on various platforms.
- Monitored and optimized marketing expenditures to attract ideal customer demographics.
- Created and implemented activity calendar for monthly, quarterly, and annual marketing campaigns.
- Ensured sales team received timely updates on new product launches.
- Executed successful creation of world's largest prostate awareness ribbon, verified by Guinness team.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
AHMEDABAD
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Drove marketing initiatives to achieve high growth and increased market share in anti-ulcerant and prokinetic segments with over 400 field force members.
- Managed portfolio exceeding 100 crore, featuring key brands such as RABIUM DSR and NEOPRIDE TOTAL.
- Planned and executed comprehensive marketing strategies while overseeing KOL engagement and management.
- Achieved recognition as TOTAL BRAND OF THE WINNER at Intas for 2021-22.
- Led NEOPRIDE TOTAL to market leadership in 2020.
- Received WINNER AT INTAS award for the fiscal year 2019-20.
- Propelled NEOPRIDE TOTAL to become the most prescribed brand in the market by 2018.
MARKETING MANAGER
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
AHMEDABAD
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Directed oversight of 70 Crore portfolio, managing brands RABIUM (PPI) and NEOPRIDE TOTAL (PPI+Prokinetic).
- Successfully launched RABIUM 40 and NEOPRIDE TOTAL 40, receiving accolades for strategic execution.
- Achieved top honors at Intas for outstanding performance during 2014-15.
GROUP THERAPY MANAGER
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
AHMEDABAD
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed portfolio valued at 30 Cr, including prominent brands RABIUM (PPI) and NEOPRIDE (Prokinetic).
- Contributed to training and growth of Gastro segment field personnel.
- Achieved recognition as top performer at Intas for 2013-14.
- Received award for outstanding cover page advertisement in 2015.
PRODUCT MANAGER
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed portfolio valued at 19 crore, including prominent brands RABIUM and EME OD.
- Successfully launched ZIMIGUT (Rifaximin) antibiotic, achieving market penetration goals.
- Directed development and training of gastro segment field teams to enhance performance.
SR. THERAPY EXECUTIVE
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
AHMEDABAD
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Oversaw operations to ensure processes align with targets and match forecasts.
PRODUCT EXECUTIVE
CLARIS LIFE SCIENCES LTD
AHMEDABAD
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Coordinated effective introductions of Meropenem, Piperacillin+Tazaobactam, and Linezolid products.
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE/JR. PRODUCT EXECUTIVE
CLARIS LIFE SCIENCES LTD
AHMEDABAD
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Optimized antibiotic treatment protocols including IV fluid administration.
- Contributed to introducing the Unibag concept throughout India.
MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE (SALES)
TORRENT PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Streamlined processes across gastroenterology, cardiology, and diabetology disciplines.
- Oversaw sales operations for cardio, gastro, and diabetic product lines in designated region.
PRODUCTION OFFICER
INJECT CARE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
AHMEDABAD
05.2003 - 07.2003
- Managed daily production tasks, tracked employee performance, and tackled inefficiencies to streamline workflow.
Education
MBA - Marketing
V.M.Patel Institute Of Management
Kherva , Gujarat01-2006
B.Pharm - Pharmacy
Shri B.M.Shah College Of Edu. & Research
Modasa , Gujarat01-2003
HSC
Shri B.M.Shah College Of Edu. & Research
Ahmedabad01-1999
Skills
- Leadership excellence
- Strategic planning
- Performance optimization
- Innovation fostering
- Operations management
Currentations
- In the Product Launch Competition at Gandhinagar, we stood as runners-up during our M.B.A. Semester-Ii.
- Research paper on management and pharma published at Anand Institute of Management on a national level
- In your competition at Vapi, you stood as a runner-up during your M.B.A. Semester-Iv.
Certification
- Certified in the course of 'Brand Leadership' in 2018 by IIM
Timeline
AVP - SALES & MARKETING
CADILA PHARMA
08.2024 - Current
HEAD OF MARKETING
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
01.2022 - 08.2024
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
01.2018 - 01.2022
MARKETING MANAGER
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
01.2015 - 01.2018
GROUP THERAPY MANAGER
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
01.2013 - 01.2015
PRODUCT MANAGER
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
01.2011 - 01.2013
SR. THERAPY EXECUTIVE
INTAS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
01.2008 - 01.2011
PRODUCT EXECUTIVE
CLARIS LIFE SCIENCES LTD
01.2007 - 01.2008
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE/JR. PRODUCT EXECUTIVE
CLARIS LIFE SCIENCES LTD
01.2006 - 01.2007
PRODUCTION OFFICER
INJECT CARE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
05.2003 - 07.2003
MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE (SALES)
TORRENT PHARMACEUTICAL LTD
01.2003 - 01.2004
MBA - Marketing
V.M.Patel Institute Of Management
B.Pharm - Pharmacy
Shri B.M.Shah College Of Edu. & Research
HSC
Shri B.M.Shah College Of Edu. & Research
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