Manager Medical

Confidential Document

Resume: Surabhi Garg

Address: *****-*, ******* ***, ********, Maryland 21044

Willing to Relocate.

Cell: 202-***-****, Email: eppq4a@r.postjobfree.com

CITIZENSHIP: USA

Surabhi Garg, Ph.D.

EDUCATION:

o Ph.D. National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED). Univ. of Calcutta, India, June 1991- June 1995

o Post Doctorate: Research in infectious diseases, International Medical Center of Japan, Tokyo, Japan, 1996

o Post Doctorate: Research in rapid diagnostic test devices for pathogens, Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA, 1999

o M. Sc. Major in Microbiology & Immunology, B. Sc. in Human Physiology, Presidency College, Univ. of Calcutta, India

MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Americon Consulting

Director

June 2006- Current

• Develop and nurture professional peer level relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), industry leaders, key decision makers and researchers to support client’s marketed and development pipeline products. Example: Pfizer, Amgen, Novartis, Eli Lilly, Cipla, Ranbaxy, Ajanta Pharmceuticals, Wockhardt, Nicholas Piramal and Sun Pharmaceuticals.

• Act as a liaison by communicating high scientific concepts and clinical objectives with business opportunities.

• Represent and participate in medical education for healthcare professionals through presentations at on-site healthcare facilities, investigator meeting, national professional society and conferences, advisory boards, or local and regional healthcare meetings.

• Train and develop key advocates as speakers to support client products and strategies.

• Participate in the collection and exchange of the most current scientific/technical information important to client pharmaceutical company’s development efforts (serve as a field-based extension of the in-house clinical team).

• Explore business opportunities for pharmaceutical industry based clients and provide matchmaking services by finding potential customers for their products.

• Remain current on policy developments as they relate to the business community operating in US-India cross-border trade with a focus on Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Guide clients with most recent policy developments.

Computer Sciences Corporation, Alexandria, Virginia

Manager, Biology Studies Group

August 2004-June 2006

• Provided support to team in resource development initiatives by collecting the most updated scientific information and product information related to various project requirements of Environment Protection Agency (EPA).

• Reviewed and approved validation reports and other documentation to support CSC contracts with EPA

• Managed the functional administration of projects, e.g., SOPs, Laboratory Standards, administrative procedures.

• Performed various support actions including meeting support, development of guidance, fact sheets and presentations

• Facilitated and built internal support and monitored of investigator-initiated study concepts; supporting potential investigators concept development and submissions, review study design to match EPA’s internal development plan and overseeing milestone requirements to assure progression of EPA sponsored projects.

Integrated Pharmaceuticals, Boston, Massachusetts

Director, Corporate Affairs & Medical Science Liaison

August 2003-June 2004

• Developed partnerships with other research institutions and coordinated with investors.

• Identified and engaged key customers with scientific expertise and business knowledge of company’s products and compounds in development.

• Directed, managed and developed a team of BS, MS and Ph.D.-level scientists and specialists

• Eliminated non value-added testing for the Stability Program, resulting in increased efficiencies and cost savings.

• Directed ongoing efforts to strengthen company’s relations with clients and coordinated outreach efforts.

• Ensured that all activities and interactions comply with Intepharm’s business guidance's, policies and SOPs, ACCME, FDA and PhRMA guidelines/policies.

• Presented reports of field medical activities, current status and values to key stakeholders.

• Introduced potential prospects to the Integrated pharmaceuticals for Business Development

MedImmune, Frederick, Maryland

Director, Quality Control & Assurance

June 2002- August 2003

• Maintained and improved clinical expertise through aggressive education including journal club, attendance at relevant professional educational meetings and scientific workshops, and independent research.

• Developed and worked on existing clinical and educational strategies in collaboration with other team members for designated clients that included potential clinical trial site placement.

• Maintained a thorough knowledge of Medimmune products, current scientific research and publications associated with therapeutic area of interest.

• Created and circulated key messages, in house publications, web tools, web messages, statements for circulation among key clients and other components as part of a communications strategy.

Frost & Sullivan, San Antonio, Texas

Industry Manager, Drug Discovery Technology

September 2000– June 2002

• Directed the Drug Discovery Technology, Healthcare group in bringing market research products to specific customer needs. Served as primary resource for clinical and scientific information to external health care providers

• Provided timely feedback/information on emerging clinical/scientific trends and opportunities to F&S clients helping them prepare for stake holders meetings.

• Recruited and managed staff for a global team in Singapore, Chennai (India) and USA. Administered establishment of internal processes including research, client database, tracking of sales activities, presentations, briefings, reports, etc. to ensure coordination between research and for revenue generation team. Served as the point of contact for client communications.

• Undertook proprietary consulting and custom research assignments for clients attempting to understand the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Drug Discovery markets to devise strategies for success and business advantage.

Dade Microscan, Sacramento, California

Senior Scientist

February 2000 – September 2000

• Managed multiple research and development projects related to in vitro diagnostic tests and identification of pathogens from clinical, food, water and other environmental samples.

• Applied technical knowledge, scientific experience and expert judgment to address a broad range of difficult problems.

• Supported regional field sales scientific needs. Provided all necessary and requested field data on a timely basis.

• Coordinated the performance of functional groups to assure that raw materials, pilot batches, finished products, purchased products and processes meet company and regulatory requirements/standards.

• Educated scientific and non-scientific customers on R&D projects and pipeline products via communication that could be easily understood and interpreted.

New Horizons Diagnostics Corporation, Columbia, Maryland

Senior Research Scientist

August 1996 - February 2000

• Provided support by being actively involved in the laboratory based bench work (R&D), product manufacturing, scaling up and technology transfer stage.

• Served as the interface between QA/QC, and R & D for the product line (medical devices).

• Designed and executed analytical method development, and qualification and validation.

• Developed and authored complex, explicit documentation for new and current procedures, SOPs, validation protocols and technical reports.

• Inspected facility and employee functions through internal auditing to ensure compliance to cGMP’s.

• Represented the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

• Interacted with external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

• Guided the successful completion of major projects while discharging project leadership role.

• Responded to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supported the appropriate use of New Horizon’s products and services.

• Provided constant updates to team for innovations and new information in disease state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape.

AWARDS:

• Recipient of 'Employee of the Quarter' award in 1997 from New Horizons Diagnostics.

• Recipient of ‘Performance-based Individual’ cash award in 1999 from New Horizons Diagnostics.

• Recipient of 'ABCD- Above & Beyond the Call of Duty’ award in 2001 from Frost & Sullivan.

• Recipient of 'Women of the Year Award' 2008 in the 'Professional Organizations' category by the IndUS business Journal. According to the Journal, "this award is to recognize women for their contribution to the South Asian community in the United States and for their setting a tremendous example of women's success in the workplace".

• Recipient of “Great Achiever” award in 2011 by DYP University, India.

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Served as invited/guest speaker and member of panel at various scientific conferences in US, India and Israel.

• Served as a reviewer for peer reviewed journals.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

• American Society for Microbiology (ASM), 1999-Present.

• University of Calcutta Alumni Association, 1989-Present.

• University of Maryland Alumni Association, 1997-Present.

MAJOR SKILLS:

• Experience of Field Medical-based position with in depth knowledge of customer strategies, FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong business skills/acumen; translation of scientific expertise and knowledge to achieve the identified business goals.

• Communicate high scientific concepts, yet balance clinical objectives with business opportunities.

• Well cultivated analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability in clear and persuasive written communications.

• Proven track record of acting as an effective communication channel between scientific and nonscientific community.

• Presented data and findings in international scientific meetings; published articles in peer-reviewed journals.

• Established track record in management of professional and administrative staff, including recruitment, training, day-to-day supervision.

• Proven track record in vendor management and project management including contract administration, program budgets, writing reports and proposals.

• Worked in medical devices, microbiology and pharmaceutical industries with hands on experience as bench scientist as well as supervisory levels.

• Worked effectively in a constantly changing environment.

• Energetic outlook and commitment to work effectively and increase productivity.

• A team player approach in leadership that combines congeniality and creativity to inspire and motivate others.

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