Summary

I am a Life Science Professional having over 15 years of experience with an unusual and diverse career history across geographies USA, Singapore, India and China spanning Biotech RD, Publishing and Business Development in science sectors involving both full-time assignments and short-term consultancy stiints. I have previously worked at Mapmygenome, Nine dot Nine, Nature Publishing Group, Reliance Life Sciences and SBio, covering diverse areas such as drug discovery and development, publishing, education, genomics and healthcare. My experience working on the bench has given me great perspective working in business development and has honed my skills in execution, coordination and management of projects in healthcare. I have also launched and led client facing projects such as the Nature India portal, as well as leadership programs such as the Pinnacle Programme.

Professional Experience

• Associate Principalapr-2014 - may-2015

  Wincere Inc.

  Led BD efforts across North America, explored and established business in European and Asian markets, Led corporate communications and PR outreach, coordinated website development

• Senior Managermay-2012 - apr-2014

  9.9 Media

  Designed and developed the Pinnacle Programme, a leadership program for CXOs, coordinated with Georgetown University for launch and delivery of their executive programs in India, Led bespoke offerings including training and evaluation programs for the government and private sectors

• Independent Consultantjan-2011 - aug-2011

  DFID

  Coordinated a framework for climate science research in South Asia

• Directorsep-2009 - jun-2010

  Project Management in China

  1. Project director for Synovate- supervised field research teams for pitching proposals to MNCs. 2. Director, Business Development for General Biologic- developed and executed business strategies, involved in PR and outreach.

• BD Head for India, Publisher for Nature Indiajan-2006 - dec-2008

  Nature Publishing Group

  Led corporate strategy, revenue generation increased by 40 and operations for the NPG India office, ;aunched the Nature India website, led efforts aimed at online revenue generation and facilitated networking of the Indian science community, acted as liaison for custom publishing with Indian government departments such as the DST, DBT, CSIR, science divisions of foreign consulates and pharmaceutical biotech sectors, led communications and PR outreach.

• Research Scientistnov-2004 - dec-2005

  Reliance Life Sciences

  Led small molecule drug discovery efforts for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases

• Scientist, Hit to Lead Biology Discoverynov-2001 - feb-2004

  SBIO Pte. Ltd

  Managed and led lead optimisation efforts on the bench for small molecule drug candidates for cancer.

• Post-doctoral Fellowjul-1999 - jul-2001

  UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

  Worked on projects in the areas of HIV and NF-kB research

• VP, Business Developmentmay-2015 - dec-2016

  Mapmygenome

  Led pan India BD efforts, raised profile and visibility of company through talks and CMEs, spearheaded awareness and outreach programs, led operations for Delhi office.

Volunteering Experience

• Volunteer and Donoraug-2001 - sep-2017

  Jagadguru Kripalu Parishad

  Have helped in administrative and planning work for the organization including blood drives, cataract surgery drives, fund raising for educational programs and registration during special events.

Awards & Certifications

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