Rohit Bharat
Country Medical Affairs Leader
Bengaluru
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Country Medical Affairs Lead
Guardant Health
12.2023 - Current
- Strategized, planned and led medical affairs activities to support GH-AMEA initiatives in India
- Spearheaded scientific evidence generation for GH in India.
- Designed and delivered impactful medical training for internal and external stakeholders on GH portfolio and scientific data.
- Planned and executed medical affairs activity for the launch of new products.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative strategies, enhancing patient outcomes and treatment accessibility.
- Collaborated with clinical experts to establish evidence-based protocols, improving compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Mentored Crossfunctional teams on industry trends and compliance requirements, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Led the development and execution of strategic medical affairs initiatives, enhancing collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Established and maintained relationships with key opinion leaders, driving engagement and advancing clinical research partnerships.
- Oversaw the implementation of compliance protocols, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and improving operational efficiencies.
- Managed the design and delivery of scientific presentations, effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
Founder & CEO
Boondi Box
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Envisioned, planned and launched a Food QSR Brand-BOONDI BOX.
- Setup 2 outlets, overlook operations and managed 8 employees.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance product offerings, resulting in increased customer engagement and market presence.
- Developed and implemented operational frameworks that streamlined supply chain processes and improved overall efficiency.
- Cultivated a high-performance team culture by mentoring staff, fostering collaboration, and driving professional development.
- Spearheaded marketing campaigns that elevated brand awareness and attracted a diverse customer base.
International Diagnostics Lead
AstraZeneca
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Planned, Developed and implemented long-range diagnostics plan for genetic testing (HRR/BRCA) in Prostate Cancer in APAC, LATAM, MEA
- Created access for ct-DNA based testing solution in Prostate cancer for LATAM, MEA and APAC Markets
- Diagnostic Lead for shaping the Haematology diagnostics ecosystem Pan India
- Established test access for FISH Panel and IGHV testing Pan India
- Led multidisciplinary team to successfully Setup Centre of Excellence at VPS Lakeshore hospital Kochi-Kerala for EGFR testing in Lung Cancer.
- Responsible for Successful launch of PINKDOT Campaign Pan India to improve BRCA Testing in HR+ Breast Cancer.
- Successfully planned and implemented strategic launch of HRD testing for Ovarian cancer in South and West India
- Drove Diagnostics awareness initiatives for KOLs and key stakeholders to build confidence on AZ portfolio
- Enabled diagnostics ecosystem development through enabling lab proficiency certification and bridging collaboration between labs and diagnostic kit suppliers
PHC Ecosystems Partner
Roche
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Strengthened Foundation Medicine footprint across Kerala territory.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to drive Patient centric medical events and Patient support programs.
- Engaged with Key stake holders from Government, Medical Societies, and Institutions to shape N.C.G guidelines for inclusion of Comprehensive Panel NGS testing.
- Developed and implemented strategic partnerships, enhancing collaboration across healthcare ecosystems to improve patient outcomes.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing initiatives that streamlined processes and optimized operational efficiencies within healthcare systems.
- Analyzed market trends and stakeholder feedback to inform strategic decisions, resulting in improved service delivery models.
- Provided mentorship and training to junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Postdoctoral Scientist
Sysbio Centre for Systems Biology
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Engaged and led interactions with team members on ideas and results and advised on research direction to collaborators.
- Managed 5 analytical, metabolomic and fluxomic projects and oversaw operation, maintenance troubleshooting of mass spectrometers (GC MS, LC MS)
- Overhauled data analysis methodology reducing data processing time by over 25%.
Marie Curie Researcher
Sysbio Centre for Systems Biology
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with 6 different Breast Cancer research groups in Europe & US
- Learnt and Implemented open source software for metabolomics and fluxomics data and pathway analysis saving lab >10K Euros/Yr.
- Designed and executed novel biochemical experiments to study metabolic rewiring in drug resistant ER+ breast cancer
Visiting Research Fellow
University of Amsterdam
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Developed C13 Metabolic Flux Analysis
Research Trainee
Universitat de Barcelona
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Conceptualized and implemented experiments for functional characterization of enzymes of Ox. PPP in Breast cancer.
- Investigated effects of various gene knockdowns on breast cancer cell lines.
- Determined metabolite consumption and secretion rates along with subsequent enzyme activity studies
Education
Pharmacology-Clinical Drug Development - Pharmacology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, United States06.2024
Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology - Medical diagnostic and treatment technology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, United States06.2020
Ph.D Biotechnology and Biosciences - Health not elsewhere classified
University of Milano-Bicocca
Milan, Italy10.2018
M.Sc Molecular Biotechnology - Health and welfare not further defined
University of Grenoble Alps
Grenoble, France07.2014
B.Sc Biotechnology - Health not further defined
Manipal University
Manipal, India07.2012
Skills
Medical Affairs
Timeline
Country Medical Affairs Lead
Guardant Health
12.2023 - Current
Founder & CEO
Boondi Box
01.2023 - 11.2023
International Diagnostics Lead
AstraZeneca
07.2021 - 02.2023
PHC Ecosystems Partner
Roche
03.2020 - 01.2021
Postdoctoral Scientist
Sysbio Centre for Systems Biology
11.2018 - 09.2019
Visiting Research Fellow
University of Amsterdam
05.2018 - 07.2018
Marie Curie Researcher
Sysbio Centre for Systems Biology
11.2015 - 10.2018
Research Trainee
Universitat de Barcelona
01.2014 - 07.2014
Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology - Medical diagnostic and treatment technology
Harvard Medical School
Ph.D Biotechnology and Biosciences - Health not elsewhere classified
University of Milano-Bicocca
M.Sc Molecular Biotechnology - Health and welfare not further defined
University of Grenoble Alps
B.Sc Biotechnology - Health not further defined
Manipal University
Pharmacology-Clinical Drug Development - Pharmacology
Harvard Medical School