SANTOSH ANAND
Medical Affairs
Kolkata
Summary
Pharmaceutical professional with robust background in field based medical affairs and proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. Successfully led cross-functional teams to develop and execute medical strategies, enhancing product launches and lifecycle management. Demonstrated expertise in scientific communication and stakeholder engagement.
Accomplished Medical Science Liaison specializing in Hepato-Renal therapeutic areas, driving medical affairs strategies and fostering KOL relationships. Proven ability to generate and disseminate real-world evidence, exemplified by leading coordination of 55+ Investigator-Initiated Studies. Instrumental in supporting multiple full-text publications and book chapters, enhancing scientific communication and knowledge dissemination. Recognized for excellence in field execution and scientific leadership, consistently earning Best Medical Science Liaison awards.
Expertise in driving real-life evidence generation for breakthrough NCEs, contributing to their scientific credibility and market adoption. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration, delivering successful product launches and impactful field force training. Skilled in managing field medical operations, providing scientific support to HCPs, and driving educational initiatives. Experience in early-stage medical engagement for diabetology portfolios, conducting regional scientific meetings, and product trainings. Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical operations and quality systems, ensuring ethical conduct and data integrity. Adept in leveraging digital platforms for clinical collaboration, virtual meetings, and electronic documentation to enhance engagement and efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Project Manager-Clinical Research
Centre for Clinical Research-John C’ Martin Centre for Liver Research and Innovations
06.2025 - Current
- Lead the end-to-end management of clinical trials at a single site, globally compliant research center, overseeing study start-up, conduct, and close-out across diverse therapeutic areas.
- Act as the central liaison between sponsors, CROs, investigators, and internal teams to ensure high-quality, ethical, and timely execution of clinical studies.
- Drive the operational planning and execution of Phase I–IV clinical trials, ensuring adherence to ICH–GCP, Schedule Y, and sponsor SOPs.
- Collaborate with sponsor and CRO teams for feasibility assessments, site readiness, and regulatory submissions, ensuring audit-readiness at all stages.
- Coordinate Ethics Committee and regulatory submissions, study budget negotiations, and site contracting activities.
- Supervise cross-functional teams, including CRCs, data managers, and lab personnel, to ensure compliance, patient safety, and data integrity.
- Develop and implement project timelines, risk mitigation plans, and performance metrics to drive operational efficiency.
- Spearhead site capability expansion initiatives, including infrastructure, quality systems, and training, aligned with global GxP and inspection standards.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Streamlined communication processes to enhance team collaboration and efficiency.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide project updates.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
Sr. Medical Science Liaison (South East Region)
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., BU Biologics
03.2018 - 05.2025
- Lead strategic medical engagement, focusing on RWE generation, KOL development, and brand support within the Hepato-Renal therapeutic areas across the Southeast Region.
- Directed strategic medical engagement within hepato-renal therapeutic areas, concentrating on RWE generation, key opinion leader (KOL) cultivation, and brand advocacy.
- Orchestrated the coordination of over 55 Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS), enhancing the generation of high-quality data, and contributing to impactful publications in Gastroenterology and Nephrology.
- Enabled the presentation of more than 70 Real-World Evidence (RWE) analyses at national and international gastroenterology forums, supporting several full-text publications and book chapters in collaboration with leading KOLs.
- Instrumental in propelling real-life evidence generation for novel chemical entities (NCEs), contributing to their scientific validation, and wider market acceptance.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships across functional teams to facilitate successful product launches, aligning scientific engagement with national strategic objectives.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs for the field force, significantly improving product proficiency and the quality of customer interactions.
- Achievements:
- Consistently recognized as the Best Medical Science Liaison for outstanding contributions to real-world evidence generation, scientific publications, and high-impact stakeholder engagement.
- Drove real-life evidence generation for breakthrough NCEs, such as Saroglitazar and Desidustat, contributing to scientific credibility and market adoption.
- Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams to enhance project alignment.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings to define project goals and timelines.
- Led initiatives to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing across departments.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Aided in the development of training materials, contributing to the ongoing education of team members and improved performance outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline project workflows and increase efficiency.
Assistant Manager-Medical Services
Biocon Metabolics
10.2010 - 03.2018
- Manage field medical operations, provide scientific support, implement evidence-based strategies, and drive educational initiatives within Biocon Metabolics.
- Cultivated strong relationships with HCPs and implemented evidence-based strategies to support commercial growth.
- Partnered with clinicians on post-marketing studies and clinical surveys to gather data and insights.
- Managed field medical operations and provided scientific support to KOLs, GPs, and allied health professionals.
- Played a key role in early-stage medical engagement for Biocon's diabetology portfolio, conducting regional scientific meetings and product trainings.
- Drove educational initiatives, including local CMEs and RTMs, boosting product awareness and KOL alignment in underserved regions.
- Achievements:
- Enhanced HCP engagement through evidence-based strategies, contributing to commercial growth.
- Facilitated early-stage medical engagement for the diabetology portfolio through scientific meetings and product training.
Executive-Pharma Production
Sanofi Aventis, Ankleshwar
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Contribute in Pharma Production and maintain quality systems.
- Acquired foundational experience in pharmaceutical operations, ensuring product quality and adherence to industry standards.
- Developed familiarity with quality systems, providing a solid understanding of regulatory requirements within pharmaceutical production.
- Gained hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, contributing to operational efficiency and product output.
- Achievements:
- Contributed to operational efficiency through engagement in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
- Supported quality control through adherence to stringent quality systems during pharmaceutical production.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
SVU University
Gajraula, Merut, UP2026
M.S. (Pharm) - Pharmacoinformatics
NIPER
Kolkata, India06.2010
B. Pharm - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Poona College of Pharmacy
Pune, India05.2007
Skills
Certification
PGDBM (Symbiosis - 2010)
Interests
Medical Research, Scientific Writing, Healthcare Seminars, Pharmaceutical Innovation
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best Medical Science Liaison (4-time awardee) by Zydus Biologics BU for outstanding contributions to real-world evidence generation, scientific publications, and high-impact stakeholder engagement.
- Recognized as Best Medical Science Liaison at Zydus Biologics BU for four consecutive years, exemplifying excellence in scientific engagement and leadership.
- Awarded Star and Super Star MSL (2022, 2023, 2024) at Zydus for outstanding contributions to scientific/medical initiatives, underscoring consistent high performance and dedication.
- Honored with the prestigious Sir Ratan Tata Trust Scholarship for academic excellence during B.Pharm, affirming dedication to pharmaceutical education and industry knowledge.
- Qualified GATE and GPAT (2007, 2008 & 2010) and awarded NIPER Fellowship during M.S. (Pharm), demonstrating advanced knowledge and aptitude in pharmaceutical studies.
Career Timeline
- May 2025-Present: Project Manager, Centre for Clinical Research-John C' Martin centre for Liver Research and Innovations
- Mar 2018-May 2025: Sr. Medical Science Liaison (South East Region), Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., BU Biologics
- Oct 2010-Mar 2018: Assistant Manager-Medical Services, Biocon Metabolics
- Jun 2007-Sep 2008: Executive-Pharma Production, Sanofi Aventis, Ankleshwar
Timeline
Project Manager-Clinical Research
Centre for Clinical Research-John C’ Martin Centre for Liver Research and Innovations
06.2025 - Current
Sr. Medical Science Liaison (South East Region)
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., BU Biologics
03.2018 - 05.2025
Assistant Manager-Medical Services
Biocon Metabolics
10.2010 - 03.2018
Executive-Pharma Production
Sanofi Aventis, Ankleshwar
06.2007 - 09.2008
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
SVU University
M.S. (Pharm) - Pharmacoinformatics
NIPER
B. Pharm - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Poona College of Pharmacy