SANTOSH TAKALE
Mumbai
Summary
Product Management professional with 11+ years in the Pharmaceutical industry. Expertise in sales, marketing, product and brand management, and strategic planning. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, maintain client relationships, and boost sales growth. Seeking a dynamic organization to leverage my skills and experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCT GROUP MANAGER
HEALTH N U THERAPEUTICS PVT LTD. (Earlier was part of Centaur Pharmaceutical)
Mumbai
04.2023 - Current
- Organized events, such as conferences and webinars, aimed at promoting our brand and building relationships with KBL and KOL.
- Managed product development process from concept through launch, including design, testing, and maintenance.
- Partnered with the sales team to create effective go-to-market strategies for newly launched products and features.
- Provided leadership and guidance throughout the entire lifecycle of each assigned product.
- Analyzed customer feedback and data to inform decisions regarding product updates and enhancements.
- Conducted market research to identify competitive trends and opportunities for growth.
PRODUCT MANAGER
HEALTH N U THERAPEUTICS PVT LTD. (Earlier was part of Centaur Pharmaceutical)
02.2019 - 03.2023
Product Executive
Centaur Pharmaceutical Ltd.
Mumbai
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed product strategies and plans to drive revenue growth and market share.
- Monitored performance of assigned brands.
- Assisted in creating promotional materials for upcoming launches and campaigns.
- Utilized data-driven analysis to design detailed business plans and marketing strategies for the launch of new products.
- Analyzed market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement of products.
Area Sales Manager (South Mumbai and Western Mumbai)
Centaur Pharmaceutical Ltd.
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Managed a team of sales representatives in order to achieve maximum results.
- Identified new business opportunities within the region through networking activities.
- Monitored performance of sales representatives against goals set by management.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Created detailed reports on regional sales performance for management review.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
- Provided training and guidance on product knowledge, selling techniques and customer service.
- Planned, developed and implemented sales strategies in an assigned region.
Medical Business Associate (Mumbai)
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Created detailed reports of sales activities, including customer feedback, competitor analysis, and market trends.
- Monitored competitor activity in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Conducted market research to identify target markets and develop strategies for increasing sales volume.
- Researched competitors' offerings in order to create competitive advantages for the company's products.
- Ensured that all promotional activities complied with relevant regulations concerning advertising pharmaceuticals.
- Developed and implemented detailed plans for introducing new products to physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Performed regular visits to doctors' offices and hospitals to discuss products with health care professionals.
- Prepared monthly progress reports detailing successes achieved during the period covered.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding product use and application.
Education
PGDM - Pharmaceutical Marketing
SIES College of Management Studies
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Government College of Pharmacy
Skills
- Brand Management
- Product Management
- Excel, MS Office, PPT
- Strategic planning
- Product Lifecycle Management
- KOL / KBL Management
- Analytical skills
- Brand building
- Prioritization and Execution
- Product Roadmaps
Timeline
PRODUCT GROUP MANAGER
HEALTH N U THERAPEUTICS PVT LTD. (Earlier was part of Centaur Pharmaceutical)
04.2023 - Current
PRODUCT MANAGER
HEALTH N U THERAPEUTICS PVT LTD. (Earlier was part of Centaur Pharmaceutical)
02.2019 - 03.2023
Product Executive
Centaur Pharmaceutical Ltd.
12.2017 - 01.2019
Area Sales Manager (South Mumbai and Western Mumbai)
Centaur Pharmaceutical Ltd.
08.2016 - 11.2017
Medical Business Associate (Mumbai)
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2016
PGDM - Pharmaceutical Marketing
SIES College of Management Studies
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Government College of Pharmacy
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