Physician-Scientist-Drug Development, Med Affairs
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I began my journey in medicine with a deep commitment to provide and understand patient care and clinical management. To broaden my perspective, I pursued healthcare management and health economics—gaining critical insights into the systemic workings of the healthcare ecosystem.
With over 26 years of experience across medical practice, medical advisory & affairs, clinical research, public health, and hospital management, I’ve built a unique, cross-functional profile. My career started in public and private hospitals, where I practiced medicine and undertook healthcare management assignments. I later transitioned into the dynamic world of pharmaceutical research and drug development—where science meets strategy.
At Novartis, I was entrusted with a newly established role as Medical Lead for Clinical Research, during a period when India’s clinical trial landscape was still evolving. I took on the challenge of building trust in innovative drug development approaches among regulators and healthcare stakeholders. I led medical strategy across various public health–critical therapeutic areas, including leishmaniasis, dengue, malaria, and more.
Key highlights from my time at Novartis include:
Today, I remain passionate about leveraging my diverse experience to drive meaningful outcomes for patients and healthcare organizations. I’m open to senior roles in clinical development, medical affairs, healthcare strategy, public health leadership, or cross-sector healthcare collaborations where my expertise can continue to create impact.
My career began with active practice in both government and private hospitals. Transitioning to a medical lead role in innovative drug development allowed me to apply my clinical/healthcare knowledge to advance novel treatments.
My 26+ years experience in patient care, medical advisory, clinical research, medical affairs, and hospital administration in diverse therapeutic/disease areas have provided me with a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape from ground level. This experience has enabled me to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders (public and private) including regulatory authorities and leverage various healthcare areas to achieve optimal outcomes.
Clinical Medical Manager May 2024 – Nov 2024
Associate Clinical Research Medical Director Nov 2020 – May 2021
Medical Advisor (2 roles) May 2008-Nov 2008; Sep2009 – Nov 2010
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator Nov 2006 – Apr 2008
I studied medicine to understand patient care and management, then healthcare management and economics to understand functioning of healthcare sector comprehensively. It help me to leverage various areas of healthcare for better patient and system outcome.
