Experience

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Representative to South Asia, US Embassy

  • 2018 - Present

  New Delhi, Delhi, India NIAID is one of 27 institutes of the US National Institutes of Health, directed by Dr. Anthony Fauci. Representative to South Asia, Bethesda, MD, 2018-2020 • Oversee the Vaccine Action Program (VAP), fostering collaborative research and development of cost-effective vaccines against several infectious diseases. • Facilitate the scientific review of the Indian COVID-19 vaccine development, advise and support research and development (R&D), and collaborate with Indian… Show more NIAID is one of 27 institutes of the US National Institutes of Health, directed by Dr. Anthony Fauci. Representative to South Asia, Bethesda, MD, 2018-2020 • Oversee the Vaccine Action Program (VAP), fostering collaborative research and development of cost-effective vaccines against several infectious diseases. • Facilitate the scientific review of the Indian COVID-19 vaccine development, advise and support research and development (R&D), and collaborate with Indian investigators and sites in COVID-19 therapeutic trials. • Manage a vaccine advisory committee providing guidance and oversight to vaccine candidates against infectious diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, influenza, zika, tuberculosis, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). • Manage COVID-19 programs, an Indo-US HIV/AIDS Program, bilateral agreement negotiations, research on emerging and re-emerging infections in collaboration with the International Center for Excellence in Research, and a scientific and government affairs specialist. • Facilitate an ongoing relationship and manage collaborations with the Indian biotech community, including the Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech, and Zydus Cadila. • Coordinate training programs in NIAID-sponsored training and capacity-building programs in India. • Coordinated a research strategy for prioritizing public-private partnerships for NIAID-sponsored COVID-10 therapeutic clinical trials in India. • Reduced NIH funding approval time for clinical trials and addressed concerns with the Indian regulatory approval process. Show less



The National Institutes of Health

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Representative to South Asia, US Embassy

  • 2010 - 2018

  New Delhi, Delhi, India A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH is the largest biomedical research agency in the world. • Represent, monitor, and coordinate research, policy, and program interests of the US National Institutes of Health in India. • Managed $100M+ of biomedical and behavioral health grants for research in India. • Developed and maintained relationships between the NIH and the government of India, and senior officials of the Ministry of Science and Technology and… Show more A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH is the largest biomedical research agency in the world. • Represent, monitor, and coordinate research, policy, and program interests of the US National Institutes of Health in India. • Managed $100M+ of biomedical and behavioral health grants for research in India. • Developed and maintained relationships between the NIH and the government of India, and senior officials of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Health. • Organized meetings, workshops, and health care policy discussions impacting US interests. • Negotiated bilateral agreements and resolved funding lapses for joint programs. • Collaborated with senior scientists and researchers from universities and private hospitals in the US and India. • Briefed the U.S. Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, and Consul Generals of Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.

• Health Specialist, National Institute Allergy and Infectious Diseases NIAID

  • 2003 - 2010

  New Delhi, Delhi, India • Managed the $350M request for reorganizing all HIV/AIDS clinical trial networks. • Conducted review of a highly sensitive study of Nevirapine for prevention of mother-to-child HIV infection. • Managed HIV/AIDS-related policy documents and outreach to the public, Congress, media, and scientific community. • Developed an online community for staff on the prevention program. • Wrote informed consent policy guidelines, human subject protection, post-trial drug access, women and… Show more • Managed the $350M request for reorganizing all HIV/AIDS clinical trial networks. • Conducted review of a highly sensitive study of Nevirapine for prevention of mother-to-child HIV infection. • Managed HIV/AIDS-related policy documents and outreach to the public, Congress, media, and scientific community. • Developed an online community for staff on the prevention program. • Wrote informed consent policy guidelines, human subject protection, post-trial drug access, women and minority research. • Nominated for Art of Leadership program and received more than 13 awards for outstanding performance during tenure.

• Technical Advisor, Centers for Disease Control CDC, Global AIDS Programs (GAP)

  • 2007 - 2007

  New Delhi, Delhi, India • Selected for highly competitive fellowship as part of President Bush's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). • Developed study protocols and budget for the 2008 country operating plan.



The National Institutes of Health

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Analyst, NIH Office of Science Policy & Analysis

  • 2000 - 2003

  New Delhi, Delhi, India • Resolved and responded to the policy and communications issues within the dental and craniofacial office. • Liaised and prepared congressional hearings regarding autism and stem cell research.

• Consultant, International Health Care Services Study

  • 1998 - 2000

  New Delhi, Delhi, India • Collaborated with economists from World Bank, CEO, and local hospital CEOs. • Evaluated foreign market potential, performed industry analysis, analyzed site location, operating requirements, and budgets to construct three private hospitals in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey. • Interfaced with high-level stakeholders, gained community involvement, and identified building design needs, leading to the successful construction of a hospital in Ankara.

• Lab Manager, NIH Laboratory of Immunology

  • 1994 - 1999

  New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Information Specialist, NIH Office of the Director

  • 1994 - 1999

  New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Intern and Liaison, The White House Health Care Information Office

  • 1995 - 1996

  New Delhi, Delhi, India • Developed and released public information regarding President Clinton's healthcare Initiative to corporations, lobbying groups, agencies, pharmaceutical companies, American Medical Association, American Nursing Association, and labor unions. • Organized office, developing processes and organization to ensure efficient and orderly communication.