Hi, I’m
Sanjay Jain
Summary
Results-oriented Associate Vice President of Medical Services with over 17 years of experience at Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd. in India. Expertise in leading Medical Affairs teams, driving strategic business development, and supporting diverse therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, dermatology, gynecology and urology. Proven track record in steering high-impact advisory boards, clinical meetings, and CME platforms, such as “Trilogue” ‘Triad', ‘NCHF: NF 2023', “Tel Talk: Hypertension consensus summit” and “Cardio-Metabolic-Renal Synergy” , enhancing physician skills and developing consensus statements on critical therapeutic topics.
Adept at guiding the Medical Affairs team in product planning, publication strategies, and promotional materials, while fostering professional development through targeted training initiatives. Successful in overseeing clinical research projects and publishing influential articles and book chapters, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and clinical practice.
Key achievements include the facilitation of over 30 advisory boards and the development of four consensus articles and three book chapters, establishing thought leadership in cardiovascular care and diabetes management.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd
Associate Vice President- Medical Services
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provide planning and leadership to the Medical Affairs consisting of MDs, & Pharm Ds by ensuring that appropriate structures, systems, competencies and values are developed
- Support business development and due diligence activities for new product licensing and acquisitions- especially products in CVS [Anti-hypertensive (novel combinations), Anticoagulants], Gynecology (Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulators), Allergy (Anti-psoriatic, Anti- Histamines), Cosmetology (Hair Growth), & COVID 19 (Favipiravir)
- Participate on advisory boards, at clinical investigator meetings, and regional, national, and international meetings
- Ensure strategic support to the CME platforms developed by medical affairs
- Triad' a program for enhancement of skills of physicians in subspecialties like cardiology, endocrinology and nephrology
- Facilitated 'NCHF: NF 2023' with 77 top cardiologist, nephrologist of India to develop 4 consensus statement on Bisoprolol, SGLT2i, ARNI and management of HF in CKD patients
- Facilitated more than 30 advisory board in cardiology, diabetes, & dermatology
- Represented Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd at national and International medical conferences to support medical tactics and to enhance Alembic medical product's awareness and presence
- Participated in Cardiology Society of India (CSI) to facilitate CSI TV
- Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) conferences and devised the medical information and medical quiz kiosks
- Arranged for sponsored symposiums at the conferences and helped in selections of speakers
- Guided Medical Affairs Team in product planning and development involving publication strategies, product monographs, and promotional materials
- Created development opportunities for team members through implementation of development plans, training opportunities and relevant opportunities.
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd
General Manager- Medical Services
04.2019 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Collaborated with marketing and regulatory by providing in depth scientific and technical inputs to therapeutically aligned marketing campaign concepts and supported creation and delivery of scientific communication materials
- Maintained scientific peer relationships with external experts and institutions of excellence
- Developed a CME platform 'Trilogue' for Indian physicians, which involved knowledge enhancement in subspecialties of cardiology, endocrinology and nephrology
- Helped organize 30 CME with leading international and national experts, and provided guidance in speaker selection, scientific topic selection and CME slide decks
- Developed CME platforms 'Renoconnection', Endoconnection' and 'Cardioconnection' for Indian subspecialist in nephrology, endocrinology & cardiology to enhance their clinical skills through lectures delivered by international and national KOLs
- Collaborated with R & D and provided clinical development support - Azilsartan, Azilsartan + Chlorthalidone, Vildagliptin
- Products which were in-licensed: Cardiology [(Novel combinations of ARBs and CCB), Anti-coagulant (Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban), Anti-platelet (Ticagrelor), Eplerenone and Eplerenone + Torsemide)
- Diabetes (DPP4-inhibitors- Sitagliptin, Vildagliptin & Teneligliptin) (SGLT-2i- Dapagliflozin)
- Provided scientific/clinical inputs to commercial teams supporting their strategic and tactical decisions
- Organized the medical information function, ensured timely response to medical information inquiries and collation of requests, & utilization of medical information resources in line with local regulatory requirements
- Ascertained the medical accuracy and fair balance of medical information in promotional and medical materials
- Recruited and expanded medical affairs team with effective coaching and delegation of responsibilities
- Ensured that the interfaces between Medical and other departments were managed optimally
- Developed a team of medical trainers who trained more than 2000 field force and product managers.
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd
Deputy General manager- Medical Services
04.2016 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Evaluated & included new products for commercialization which fit in company's long term plans
- Products commercialized: CVS (Ranolazine, Ferric citrate, Azilsartan, Azilsartan + chlorthalidone, Cilnidipine + Telmisartan + Chlorthalidone, Valsartan, Valsartan + Amlodipine, Febuxostat)
- Dermatology (Itraconazole, Luliconazole)
- Supported regulatory affairs and New drug Applications
- Prepared documents for regulatory submissions
- Prepared medical rationale for submission to regulatory agencies
- Gave technical guidance to regulatory team
- KOL development- Organized CMEs, Meetings with KOLs, laid out strategies which helped gain commercial space in the practice of the Kols, worked on modules which help in knowledge enhancement of KOLs
- Disseminated disease management algorithms, guidelines, case studies, surgical videos, & medical newsletters to prescribers
- Accountable for CV cluster, dermatology and opthalmology communication pieces and ensured that disease state, product, and pipeline presentations were scientifically accurate, complete, up-to-date, and aligned to the communication platform
- Assured external presentations were consistent with company standards
- Worked with external stake holders in establishing medical advisory boards, & focus groups
- Championed advisory board meetings for CVS (Dabigatran, Ticagrelor).
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd
AGM- Medical Services
04.2013 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Involved in supporting domestic 5 marketing divisions (3 cardio-metabolic, 1 dermatology and 1 ophthalmology) and one division in regulated markets (Ukraine, Africa, SE Asia)
- Championed the launch of new products in Cardiology, diabetes, dermatology and ophthalmology
- Products launched were Metoprolol +telmisartan, Metoprolol +Telmisartan +Amlodipine
- Responsible for regulatory submissions for business in domestic and regulated markets (including NOC for exports, Approvals for BE studies, Informed consent documents for BE studies, Site changes for BE studies)
- Supported commercial teams in training of field staff and new product launches (including development of communication, medical and physician conversion strategies).
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd
Senior Manager
10.2007 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Involved in medical support for pharmaceutical products in field of cardiology, diabetes, urology, gynecology and critical care
- Activities performed: Developed strategies to tackle competition
- Responded to queries from physicians and field force
- Trained field force on disease specifics and product knowledge
- Supported New Product Development and Launch (7 products): Diabetes- Obimet-GX (Glimeperide- Metformin combination), Obiglo (Voglibose).
Alkem Lab. Ltd.
Medical Advisor
10.2007 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Supported the marketing team in terms of regular scientific inputs, promotional activities like approval of visual aid
- Conducted around 4-5 clinical trials (Phase IV)
- Medical writing: Designed clinical trial documents like protocol, case report form, Informed consent form, Investigator's brochure etc
- Designed promotional literature: product monograph, training manuals etc
- Answered around 900-1000 queries from doctors and field sales team
- Trained field force for Derma care, Alkem main division, Bergen, Ulticare, cardio-diabetic, Neuropsychiatry and Alkem Pharma divisions
- Preparation of 3 manuscript and published in scientific journals
- Evaluated around 30-40 new products, and presented to marketing and BD team
- Submitted around 10 dossiers with form 44 for DCGI approval
- Provided various medical rationale, dosage requirement for new formulations to R & D team and coordinated with R&D
- Represented Conferences /CMEs/Symposia/ Doctors Meeting on behalf of Org
- Prepared 25-30 product launch material (launch slides, monographs, FAQs) and Conducted medical sessions during product launches
- Launch of derma, Alkem Pharma & zurieve division.
Rishiraj Dental College
Lecturer
05.2007 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Lecturer - Department of Pharmacology
MPSEB hospital Chachai
Medical officer
04.2003 - 07.2003
Job overview
- Worked closely with subspecialty physicians in areas of cardiology, endocrinology and infectious diseases
Education
Gandhi Medical College
M.D.
01.2007
University Overview
Specialty: Post Graduate & Residency Training
NSCB Medical College
M.B.B.S
01.2003
University Overview
Specialty: Graduate
Skills
- Strong leadership capabilities, a strong work ethic, and the ability to keep pace with the organization's growing and changing needs
- Proven ability to think strategically and have strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication and organization skills paired with high professional presence and credibility
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners from local, regional and international level
- Excellent relationships with KOLs, and strong network building skills
- Able to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Pharmaceutical Physician (MD) with proven pharmaceutical industry experience of 17 years in medical affairs, clinical research & medical writing
Affiliations
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- Medical Affairs Professional Society
- Indian Society of Clinical Research
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Sagar, MP, India
- Date of Birth: 06/27/78
Timeline
Associate Vice President- Medical Services
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd
04.2021 - Current
General Manager- Medical Services
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd
04.2019 - 03.2021
Deputy General manager- Medical Services
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd
04.2016 - 03.2019
AGM- Medical Services
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd
04.2013 - 03.2016
Senior Manager
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd
10.2007 - 08.2011
Medical Advisor
Alkem Lab. Ltd.
10.2007 - 08.2011
Lecturer
Rishiraj Dental College
05.2007 - 09.2007
Medical officer
MPSEB hospital Chachai
04.2003 - 07.2003
Gandhi Medical College
M.D.
NSCB Medical College
M.B.B.S
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