Experience

BIOVISER

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Vice President, Quality and Strategic Initiatives

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Serving as a thought leader and trusted advisor to help shape business strategy within the organization • Staying abreast of broad industry trends/changing business dynamics in the healthcare industry and ensuring that projects are completed in accordance with regulatory and best practice frameworks • Developing and/or adopting best-in-class quality framework to drive higher performance • Assessing the quality of deliverables against client requirements



Incedo Inc.

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Medical Writing

  • Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

  Leading the set up and process streamlining of the medical writing business vertical. Closely involved in the delivery and operations of my team, including hands-on writing and reviewing, particularly in the publications domain. In addition to delivery my role involves interacting with clients to identify new business opportunities and areas of growth. Also spearheading the setting up of a training and skill development program for the team.



Cactus Communications

• India
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Director, Learning and Development

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2022

  Mumbai Area, India In this role I am responsible for: Leading the training, on-boarding, and skill development program for the Medical Writing team Designing modules for new scientific services employees on various topics ranging from basic reading such as CONSORT, GPP3, ICMJE guidelines to rigorous writing and grammar modules Training and mentoring new writers in the team including reviewing their training documents, providing feedback on their writing and soft skills, instilling the basics… Show more In this role I am responsible for: Leading the training, on-boarding, and skill development program for the Medical Writing team Designing modules for new scientific services employees on various topics ranging from basic reading such as CONSORT, GPP3, ICMJE guidelines to rigorous writing and grammar modules Training and mentoring new writers in the team including reviewing their training documents, providing feedback on their writing and soft skills, instilling the basics of client relationship management, and providing feedback to their supervisors about their readiness to “Go live” Identifying training needs within the team for tenured writers and coordinate with appropriate experts to conduct sessions/assessments at regular intervals Identifying applicable certification courses/exams useful for the Medical Writing team, such as ISMPP CMPP, and provide training and mentorship towards them Maintaining all training-related documentation from a compliance and audit perspective

• Associate Scientific Director

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

  Mumbai • I lead the operations and strategic planning for stability and growth of my accounts. I am also involved in client relationship and business development meetings for ensuring continued business from accounts under my supervision. • Responsible for writing/reviewing various high complexity projects such as publications plans, gap analysis, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis in the fields of oncology, urology, gynaecology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, and neurology among… Show more • I lead the operations and strategic planning for stability and growth of my accounts. I am also involved in client relationship and business development meetings for ensuring continued business from accounts under my supervision. • Responsible for writing/reviewing various high complexity projects such as publications plans, gap analysis, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis in the fields of oncology, urology, gynaecology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, and neurology among others. • Work on RFPs, RFIs for client pitches and negotiation meetings. • Handle the training and on-boarding of all new hires in the team.

• Scientific Team Lead

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2015

  Mumbai Area, India • Accountable for strategically important and highest revenue-generating accounts of the team in terms of operations, client relationship management, and steady flow of business. • Lead a team of medical writers to ensure on-time delivery of high quality documents in the fields of oncology, urology, gynecology, endocrinology, neurology, ophthalmology, among others. Direct reports include MDs, PhDs, and MScs based in India and overseas. • Work in coordination with the project management… Show more • Accountable for strategically important and highest revenue-generating accounts of the team in terms of operations, client relationship management, and steady flow of business. • Lead a team of medical writers to ensure on-time delivery of high quality documents in the fields of oncology, urology, gynecology, endocrinology, neurology, ophthalmology, among others. Direct reports include MDs, PhDs, and MScs based in India and overseas. • Work in coordination with the project management team to plan resources and timelines for seamless execution of projects. • Provide scientific direction to all projects assigned to my team. Mentor new writers, help them with timelines, identifying bottleneck, and resolving any operational challenges.

• Senior Medical Writer

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Mumbai Area, India • Write and review manuscripts, review articles, posters, abstracts, market analysis, and other publication-related material for several global pharmaceutical companies. • Provide guidance to clients about publication-related guidelines, such as GPP, ICMJE, CONSORT, etc. • Mentor and review the work of new writers in the team. • Handle project timelines, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues, if any.

• Medical Writer II

  • Dec 2011 - May 2012

  Mumbai Area, India • Develop manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks for various global pharmaceutical companies. • Provide scientific guidance and best approach for manuscript preparation over client calls. • Ensure complete confidentiality of data and compliance with GPP/ICMJE guidelines.

• Medical writer I

  • Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

  Mumbai Area, India • Develop manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks for various global pharmaceutical companies.



Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

• India
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Post Doctoral Fellow (Centenary fellowship award): Molecular Oncology

  • Dec 2008 - Feb 2011

  Bangalore • Worked in the field of novel drug discovery and novel drug delivery systems • Mentored new PhD students, wrote research proposals and manuscripts • Coordinating between different departments/Institutes/Hospitals for various projects