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SUSUBRA MITRA

SUSUBRA MITRA

Sales & Marketing Professional | Brand Management Specialist
Bengaluru

Summary

A seasoned marketing professional with over 23 years of experience in product marketing, brand management, business development, and sales. Demonstrated expertise in product conceptualization, approvals, launches, competitive analysis, and market forecasting. Adept at driving revenue goals, launching products, and enhancing business performance, particularly in the Ophthalmology Division. Skilled in building strong relationships with key decision-makers and executing innovative brand strategies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Marketing Partner - Karnataka Cluster

Roche
10.2021 - Current

Launch of Vabysmo (Faricimab) for Retinal Disease in India:

  • Led Strategic Planning: Developed and executed comprehensive launch strategies for Vabysmo, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, medical affairs, and regulatory departments, to ensure a cohesive and successful launch.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Engaged and collaborated with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare providers (HCPs) to advocate for Vabysmo and its clinical benefits.
  • Educational Initiatives: Organized and conducted educational programs and workshops for HCPs and eye hospitals to enhance understanding and adoption of Vabysmo.
  • Market Analysis: Conducted thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and challenges, adapting strategies accordingly.
  • Sales Training: Developed and delivered training programs for the sales force to effectively communicate Vabysmo's benefits and differentiation from other anti-VEGF treatments.
  • Launch Metrics: Achieved significant milestones in the launch phase, including market penetration rates, sales targets, and positive feedback from HCPs and patients.
  • Launched Phesgo for HER2-positive Breast Cancer.
  • Developed Marketing Strategy for Rare Disease portfolio in India.
  • Executed Marketing Strategies with HCPs, Corporate Hospitals, Govt Institutions, and Patient Advocacy Groups.
  • Conducted disease awareness programs for HCPs at major institutions.
  • Initiated key marketing initiatives for various therapies Ophthalmology, Oncology,Neurology,Hematology including ISPs, MDT clinics, KOL development programs, and disease awareness programs.
  • Launched Patient Support Programs including websites and apps for patient engagement.

Head - Ophthalmology

Mankind
06.2017 - 09.2021
  • Led Sales & Marketing Team, overseeing 3 product managers and large sales force.
  • Developed and implemented strategies that achieved organizational profitability.
  • Managed annual targets, incentives, and awards for division.
  • Drove brand management activities, introducing new marketing concepts across division.
  • Conducted product management activities, including conceptualization, pricing, approvals, campaigns, events, and launches.
  • Conducted competitor analysis and market research to shape product strategies.
  • Led team in achieving revenue goals and executing strategic objectives.

Group Product Manager - Ophthalmology

Alcon a Novartis Division
01.2012 - 05.2017
  • Led pre-launch and launch activities for new products.
  • Developed brand building strategies and collaborated with top management.
  • Conducted market research and monitored trends to steer product launches.
  • Implemented training and skill development initiatives for HCPs.
  • Coordinated internal operations to ensure smooth product management.

ASM,CTM,BDE

Alcon
07.2005 - 12.2011
  • Grew turnover and profits in key markets, achieving 25%-30% market share in Ophthalmology segments.
  • Managed people development portfolio and acted as Country Training Manager.

Education

Certificate Course - McKinsey Academy

McKinsey Academy
New Delhi
05.2020 - 10.2020

MBA - Marketing

ICFAI
Bengaluru, India
06.2015 - 06.2017

B.Sc. - Mathematics (H)

Utkal University, India
Cuttack, India
06.1995 - 06.1998

Skills

Strategic Planning & Management

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/01/78

Timeline

Marketing Partner - Karnataka Cluster

Roche
10.2021 - Current

Certificate Course - McKinsey Academy

McKinsey Academy
05.2020 - 10.2020

Head - Ophthalmology

Mankind
06.2017 - 09.2021

MBA - Marketing

ICFAI
06.2015 - 06.2017

Group Product Manager - Ophthalmology

Alcon a Novartis Division
01.2012 - 05.2017

ASM,CTM,BDE

Alcon
07.2005 - 12.2011

B.Sc. - Mathematics (H)

Utkal University, India
06.1995 - 06.1998
SUSUBRA MITRASales & Marketing Professional | Brand Management Specialist