Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert specializes in Business Development, Clinical Studies, and Regulatory Affairs within the Life Sciences Industry. Key skills include Clinical Trials Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, and Regulatory Audits. Career highlights include increasing gross profit by 179% and expanding the customer base to 35 countries as General Manager at Meril GmbH. The expert has led international projects, managed extensive clinical studies across Europe, and held leadership roles in finance and operations. Responsibilities have included process optimization and team building.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked in key sectors such as Health, Logistics, Procurement, Programme & Resource Management, Research, Audit, and Risk Management, including insurance. Roles have involved business development, clinical studies, regulatory affairs, and operations management, primarily within the Life Sciences Industry. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes implementing digital solutions for inventory management and order processing. The expert's work spans across Europe, India, and the Middle East, with significant leadership roles in Germany and India. Extensive geographic experience includes Belgium, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the UK, with a deep familiarity with cultural dynamics and business environments, particularly through long-term assignments in Germany and India. Work has included managing international sales and business development, as well as leading clinical studies and regulatory audits across Europe.

Languages and education

With fluency in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and basic proficiency in German, these language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across Germany and India, and in managing multilingual teams and international projects. The expert holds an MBA in International Healthcare Management from the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom, obtained in 2010. Additionally, they earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medical Services in India in 2006 and a BAMS (Bachelors in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India, in 2005.