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
Real World Evidence
medical oncology
genomics
interpret medical results
Comprehensive genomic profiling
Medical affairs strategy
Scientific evidence generation
Medical training development
Product launch execution
Cross-functional team leadership
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