Mohan BS, PhD
Bangalore
Summary
Proactive Scientific communication leader with solid history of success in managing projects, Medical Communication Operations, building networks, KOL engagement . Ambitious and results-oriented, creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to effectively align with and support scientific communication initiatives. Progress-driven planner adept at building and retaining high-performing teams. Strong record of consistently surpassing goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
TATA consultancy Services
Mumbai
11.2020 - Current
- Develops strategy, business cases and plans to support delivery of strategic priorities
- Manage overall portfolio and project prioritization based on resource availability, expected cost/benefit analysis, and strategic importance
- Drive and lead end to end solutions in areas of Medical writing and Medical Affairs across sectors- Pharma, consumer and Medical Devices
- Lead functional solutions, thought leadership, proactive pitches , proposal bids , offerings creation, market collaterals, white papers for Life Science- North America pharma, biotech and Medical Devices customers
- Guide development of solutions and functional frameworks in scientific communication
- Ensure compliance from regulatory perspective
- Collaborate with other functions for cross-functional harmony and efficiency
- Identified opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency improvements.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate projects.
- Drive related business solution along with technology enablement.
Director, Medical Communication
Novo Nordisk, Global Service Centre
Bangalore
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Proactively manage project level operational aspects of all assigned clinical projects including management of trial timeline, budget, resources and vendors
- Drove an inspiring working culture that stimulates employees on patient-centric approach
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Developed and implemented scientific strategies for research projects.
Manager, Scientific Communication
Novo Nordisk, Global Sevice Centre
Bengalore
06.2011 - 09.2017
- Prepared high quality manuscripts, abstracts, regulatory documents and other communication tools (slide presentations, posters etc.) for publishing in indexed scientific/medical journals or for presentation in scientific/Health Authority meetings
- Resource planning of medical writing tasks within Novo Nordisk, GSC to ensure optimal and flexible use of resources, including timely identification of resource gaps
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Developed and implemented medical science strategies to support product positioning and market access.
- Delivered presentations at key medical meetings, symposia, and advisory boards.
- Conducted scientific exchange with healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and other stakeholders in the therapeutic area.
Manager, Medical Affairs
Novo Nordisk India
Bangalore
11.2008 - 06.2011
- Liaison over all medical affairs activities related to Diabetes therapy area across Asia Pacific (APAC) region and India
- To prepare high quality manuscripts, abstracts and other communication tools (slide presentations, posters etc.) for publishing in indexed scientific/medical journals or for presentation in scientific/Health Authority meetings
- Actively participated in the launch of NN new product Liraglutide in APAC region
- Heavily involved in KOL education in APAC region
- Support the educational and training needs of HCPs, both inside and outside of the operating room, including providing additional education in response to unsolicited requests; sharing of approved provider protocols; facilitating development and implementation of individual institution needs/protocol /ERAS/ERP, and appropriate scientific exchange
- To coordinate and support International KOLs' scientific activities (conferences, symposia)
- To ensure close and positive interaction between medical and marketing to help sharpen promotional strategies and their implementation in the region
- To assist marketing efforts by actively participating in meetings, conferences, updates, and publications
- To co-ordinate publications for Diabetes and other related articles.
- Provided clinical expertise to internal teams and external customers on assigned products.
- Conducted scientific exchange with healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and other stakeholders in the therapeutic area.
Expert Publication Writer, Oncology
Novartis International Clinical Development Centre
Hyderabad
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Manage and lead the team and ensure that all tasks are performed according to business rules, guidelines and standard operating procedures
- Monitor workload and allocate resources appropriately
- To prepare high quality manuscripts, abstracts and other communication tools (slide presentations, posters etc.) for publishing in indexed scientific/medical journals or for presentation in scientific/Health Authority meetings
- To liaise globally with internal and external contributors, including authors & key opinion leaders, Novartis publication managers and external editorial teams
- To assist in publication planning and communication strategies in therapeutic areas
- Interact with regional teams, authors, clinical opinion leaders and external agencies / freelance medical writers to effectively manage Clinical Reporting projects from start to finish.
Team Lead, Medical Writing
Accenture
Bangalore
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Understand scientific and product/therapy areas to provide scientific leadership of projects and teams
- Responsible for promoting and maintaining a high quality of medical writing through performing the technical and strategic review of medical writers' work
- Lead, coach, and motivate medical writers, thus contributing to their professional development
- Provide proactive ideas and creative input to assist and challenge clients' own thinking/planning
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
Education
Diploma in Pharma Business Value Chain-Executive Education -
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) - Denmark
10.2018
Ph.D.: Toxicology -
Mangalore University - Mangalore
Mangalore02.2001
Skills
- Strategic planning and analytical skills
- Good understanding of clinical research
- People Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Performance improvement
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Business Operations Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Publication support for new products launch in India and SE Asia while working for Novo Nordisk
- Conducted many CME sessions in Singapore and Malaysia.
- Successful transition of Medical Communication activity from US to India
- Published more than 15 articles in reputed journals as first author
- Certification in "Innovation in pharma value chain" by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) including Publication strategy.
- Member of Global Publication Planning Group in Novo Nordisk
- The Star Employee" for producing efficient medical articles as per the specified deadlines to support launch of new products and educate KOLs
Additional Information
Experience initiating, planning, monitoring, controlling and closing clinical trials/projects within timeline and budget, Proven track record of successful project/program delivery, Contributed to global medical communication strategy making, Involved in conducting regular project review meetings to monitor and control project progress with respect to time and cost, Good experience in MS Project, MS office tools
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
TATA consultancy Services
11.2020 - Current
Director, Medical Communication
Novo Nordisk, Global Service Centre
10.2017 - 05.2020
Manager, Scientific Communication
Novo Nordisk, Global Sevice Centre
06.2011 - 09.2017
Manager, Medical Affairs
Novo Nordisk India
11.2008 - 06.2011
Expert Publication Writer, Oncology
Novartis International Clinical Development Centre
03.2008 - 11.2008
Team Lead, Medical Writing
Accenture
01.2007 - 04.2008
Diploma in Pharma Business Value Chain-Executive Education -
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) - Denmark
Ph.D.: Toxicology -
Mangalore University - Mangalore
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