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Painter, Food blogger, Baker, Guitarist, Singer, Calligraphy artist
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Sahana Ray

Sahana Ray

Brand Management
Flat 402, B- Wing, Pooja Galaxy, Near Vijay Nagri, Ghodbunder Road, Thane- West

Summary

A Pharma professional with 10 years work experience in sales and marketing with 9 years experience in Marketing, Brand management. Working on Gonadotropins and Probiotics for infertility treatment and maintenance of pregnancy. Probiotics launch was the best brand launch of the division and internally as well. Closely worked with the IVF/Hormones market and the gyne therapy for molecules used for threatened abortions, recurrent miscarriages, luteal phase support, ovulation induction brands. Launched the fasted growing molecule Dydrogesterone and was announced amongst top 3 best brand launches internally. Worked with selected top KOLs pan india for various digital initiatives. Have successfully organized awareness campaign which bagged us the Asia Book of records and India Book of records. A painter by hobby, marketeer by profession. Public speaking gives an additional rush

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Group Product Manager

JB Pharma
03.2024 - Current
  • Portfolio handled: Gonadotropins and probiotics with business of 50Crs
  • Enhanced product portfolio by identifying market trends and conducting competitive analysis.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and engineering teams to develop go-to-market strategies that drove product adoption and revenue growth.
  • Cultivated a high-performing team environment that fostered personal development while promoting accountability for overall success.
  • Developed pricing strategies with thorough market research, ensuring profitability and competitiveness.
  • Played an instrumental role in shaping company strategy through active participation in annual planning sessions and goal-setting initiatives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates by addressing key issues through targeted product enhancements.
  • Delivered impactful presentations to executive leadership, effectively communicating product vision and status updates.
  • Successfully brought products from concept to market, achieving both critical acclaim and strong financial results.
  • Increased market share by spearheading comprehensive competitor analysis efforts and adjusting strategies accordingly.
  • Mentored junior Product Managers, helping them develop essential skills for career growth in the industry.
  • Managed product lifecycle from ideation to sunset, prioritizing features based on customer feedback and business goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams to launch successful products on time and within budget.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Has been instrumental in budget planning and goal setting at divisional level for upcoming financial year
  • Was part of the budgeting and product targeting for the financial year
  • Customer relationship building and maintenance through regular contacts through virtual and physical initiatives

Brand Manager

CIPLA LTD
06.2022 - Current
  • Portfolio: Dydrogesterone, Clomiphene citrate, Letrozole
  • Focus portfolio: Dydrogesterone (internally 1Cr per month, external makret share gain to ~1%)
  • Therapy: Gynec
  • Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
  • Spearheaded strategic brand plan for multiple product lines to increase market share and brand awareness.
  • Analyzed customer feedback both internal as well as external and market trends to make informed decisions about product and brand messaging and promotion
  • Researched and identified new opportunities for product and brand development.
  • Closely working with complimentary workers for smooth execution of strategy
  • Worked with external stake holders to have a seamless product promotion

Gainedined a market share of almost 1% within one year of brand launch

Sahana Ray, Assistant Product Manager, Experience

Zydus Healthcare Ltd, Gynaec/IVF
05.2018 - 05.2022
  • Portfolio: Hormones, Induction of Labor, Folic Acid
  • Portfolio Size: Hormones: 15Cr, Induction of Labor: 10Cr, Folic Acid: 16Cr
  • Working closely with sales team and develop communication for current market and customers
  • Working with few KOLs PAN India to discuss and gain insights on current developments in IVF field
  • Strategizing digital campaigns for customers and executing same with help of sales representatives
  • Organizing various scientific webinars for HCPs for understanding various gynecological topics to develop better brand communication
  • Working closely with Sales team to get insights of competition through field works and virtual connect calls
  • Actively reviewing and focusing on east zone currently to get insights of regional dynamics
  • Have actively focused on south zone, west zone to get regional insights as regional coordinator
  • Designing brand plan
  • Ensuring smooth execution of campaigns through regular follow ups with field representatives
  • For IVF business, developed group of 20 KOLs who can give product and therapy insight which can help in future molecule or therapy development
  • Knowing current market insights and newer medical advancements through KOL connect.

Product Executive

Akumentis Healthcare Ltd, Gynec/GP-CP
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Portfolio: Ulipristal Acetate, Berberine Hydrochloride, Ferrous Asparto Glycinate, Multivitamin
  • Planning of brand campaigns to improve brand value
  • Develop brand in clinic presence through various monthly input plan and activities
  • Ensuring smooth execution of campaigns and other activities through timely follow ups with field force
  • Team training and development
  • Field working to get market insights and evaluate them
  • Designing brand plan
  • Market research for new brand launch
  • Part of successful brand launch
  • Budget planning and sampling plan for financial year
  • Planning and designing of visual aids, lbls, other promotional inputs
  • Interact closely with sales team to track brand movement
  • Analyze YTD sales of old products
  • Data collation of stocks and keep tabs upon primary and secondary sales figures.
  • Leveraged social media, email marketing, press conferences and e-campaigns to market developed products

Product Executive

Fountil Life Sciences Pvt.Ltd, Gynec
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Portfolio: Nutraceuticals and Probiotics
  • Portfolio Size: 20Lacs
  • Planning brand strategies to assist sales team to generate sales
  • Train sales team on scientific knowledge of product portfolio
  • Query solving of sales forces and help out team on any challenges faced on field through effective communication
  • Planning of campaigns and sales promotion plans: Developing tactics and campaigns to boost sales of existing products
  • Market research for validation of market trends of products handled and their competition
  • Also, to evaluate competition and set benchmark
  • Acquisition of inputs and promotional material for product promotions
  • Interact closely with sales team to track brand movement
  • Analyze YTD sales of old products
  • Data collation of stocks and keep tabs upon primary and secondary sales figures
  • Budget planning on sampling and other promotional inputs, along with systematic record of same.

Expert Sales Executive

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Oral Healthcare
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Portfolio: Amoxicilin Clavaulinic Acid, Paracetamol, Novamin
  • To meet Dental Healthcare Professionals for promoting range of Oral care products
  • Maintaining healthy relationship and coordinating with complimentary workers in form of stockiests

Industrial Training

Meyer Organics Pvt. Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2014
  • Industrial training here in production unit to understand working of production unit and processes involved in production of sterile, pharmaceutical products
  • In process quality control assist as well as trained at quality control lab to perform post production quality checks
  • Understand regulatory documentation and inventory control procedures at production unit

Education

Till 2nd Std - Pre- Primary

St. Thomas Girl's School
Kolkata
04.1997 - 04.2001

10th Std - C.B.S.E

D.A.V Public School
Thane, Mumbai
08.2001 - 03.2009

Higher Secondary - 12th Std

Hiranandani Foundation School
Thane, MH
07.2009 - 04.2011

B. Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Mumbai Educational Trust's College of Pharmacy
Mumbai
08.2011 - 04.2015

PGDMM - Marketing Management And Research

NMIMS
MUMBAI
01.2017 - 01.2019

Skills

Strategic planning

Campaign management

Market Analysis

Brand development

Market Positioning

Teambuilding

Excellent Communication

Flexible and Adaptable

Decision Making

Client communication

Additional Information

  • Extensively worked on Probiotics and conducted GCPR meetings with industry stalwarts and published the same.
  • Launching a comprehensive portfolio for probiotics.
  • Launched the fastest growing molecule in gyne therapy and gained almost 1% MS in the first year of launch.
  • announced amongst the top 3 best launches as per internal data of Cipla Ltd.
  • Made it to the book of records and india book of records for involving the maximum IVF/Gyn on world IVF Day 2021 to create awareness about infertility through radio show
  • Coordinated training program for IVF during the year 2020 April Conducting a year long webinar series as part of customer connect with various gynec societies of India through an educational program
  • Worked exclusively with various presidents of societies for their respective annual programs both virtual and physical events as part of customer connect
  • Participated and organised woman’s day program for all female colleagues with the help of divisional colleagues.
  • Successfully organized dental camps to generate awareness and improve business for the Dental healthcare professionals at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare.
  • Was part of the World Dental Show 2015 held in the month of October.
  • Organized round table meetings for DHCPs as part of promotions when at GSKCH Was part of best team during the induction program of GSKCH.
  • Was the Chief Editor for the college Annual Magazine.

Painter, Food blogger, Baker, Guitarist, Singer, Calligraphy artist

A pandemic painter, goes by the name leftartist who loves to paint to bring colours to life and use my ink to express thoughts as a calligraphy artist. Food blogging and baking is an old interest which keeps the foodie in me alive. A chance guitarist but love the instrument to bits

Timeline

Group Product Manager

JB Pharma
03.2024 - Current

Brand Manager

CIPLA LTD
06.2022 - Current

Sahana Ray, Assistant Product Manager, Experience

Zydus Healthcare Ltd, Gynaec/IVF
05.2018 - 05.2022

PGDMM - Marketing Management And Research

NMIMS
01.2017 - 01.2019

Product Executive

Akumentis Healthcare Ltd, Gynec/GP-CP
01.2017 - 05.2018

Product Executive

Fountil Life Sciences Pvt.Ltd, Gynec
07.2016 - 12.2016

Expert Sales Executive

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Oral Healthcare
05.2015 - 06.2016

Industrial Training

Meyer Organics Pvt. Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2014

B. Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Mumbai Educational Trust's College of Pharmacy
08.2011 - 04.2015

Higher Secondary - 12th Std

Hiranandani Foundation School
07.2009 - 04.2011

10th Std - C.B.S.E

D.A.V Public School
08.2001 - 03.2009

Till 2nd Std - Pre- Primary

St. Thomas Girl's School
04.1997 - 04.2001
Sahana RayBrand Management