Product Development Team Leader

DHRITI B. VISVANATHAN

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MASTERS OF BIOSCIENCE, Major: Business of Bioscience Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), CA Class of 2017

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA, Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics Karnataka State Open University, India Class of 2014 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING, Biotechnology Engineering University of Mumbai, India Class of 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE

CONSULTING INTERN, Skyquest Technology Consulting Group, India Mar – May 2015 Conducted primary and secondary market research to assess the competitive landscape, identify partners and distributors for the commercialization of an endoscopic and rehabilitation medical device Developed a list of potential distributors based on their capacity to sell capital devices and financial resources Identified key opinion leaders within each segment, established a point of contact and maintained relationships Studied the skills gap present in R&D within India; designed effective questionnaires to benchmark required skills Prepared remediation strategies and training modules for scientists based on causes and impact of skills gap ANALYTICAL DEVELOPMENT INTERN, Lupin Ltd., India Apr – Oct 2014 Characterized monoclonal antibodies through stability study experiments, glycan and peptide analysis, host cell DNA quantification and fragment region (Fc and Fab) analysis Used analytical techniques such as electrophoresis, chromatography, PCR and immunoassays under cGLP conditions ENTREPRENEURIAL LAUNCH PROGRAM INTERN, Axsiom PLC, India Jun – Nov 2013 Analyzed surveys, market trends and competition for curated fashion and image consultancy Conceptualized the pricing model, website design and communication interface for an online personal styling venture ACADEMIC PROJECTS

MARKET RESEARCH STUDENT CONSULTANT, Genesis DNA, KGI, CA Oct – Dec 2015 Conducted primary research within academia and industry to evaluate the need for a novel gene synthesis product Analyzed qualitative data to confirm cost, turn around-time and quality as barriers to market entry for the product Recommended a comprehensive product development and market entry strategy based on industry drivers and limitations TEAM LEADER, Analytical Validation, IVD Development, KGI, CA Oct – Dec 2015 Led a team of 4 to draft Test Performance Verification (TPV) protocols for device resilience, interference, bias and precision

Collaborated with 7 other product development teams ensuring the device’s quality, durability, performance, and integrity specifications were met

LEADERSHIP EXPEREINCE

Communication Chair, Student Government Body, KGI, 2016-17 Team Leader, Global Community Development Programme, AIESEC New Mumbai Chapter Event Coordinator, Head of Chairing Committee, Undergraduate Technical Fest SKILLS, AWARDS & RECOGNITION

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), R Studio Post Graduate Diploma Fellowship, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India First Prize, Poster Presentation, National Level Science Conference

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