Strategic Planner, Analyst, and Market Researcher

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management (MSBTM)

GPA: 3.4/4.0 05/10

An interdisciplinary program integrating graduate coursework from the Tepper School of Business, the Heinz College, and the Mellon College of Science.

Memberships: Health Care Policy Management Club, Product Management Club, Tepper BioPharma Club

Activities: Finalist in Kellogg Biotech and Healthcare Case Competition (2009,2010), Management Consulting, Pro Bono Consulting.

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology; Minor in Microbiology.

GPA: 3.6/4.0 05/07

Honors: Who’s Who award for outstanding merit, Dean’s List, Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) national leadership honor society invitation, Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society invitation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES GREENHOUSE, An investor relations conduit for life sciences companies Pittsburgh, USA

Strategic Planner for portfolio company: BioMed Research and Technologies 01/10-05/10

Leadership and Analytical Skills

1) Classified the BioMed’s product, and recommended the optimal regulatory path that addressed all FDA requirements to ensure a successful product launch that best fit the company’s intended market entry timeline.

2) Conducted market research in order to refine current business plan as well as to identify key market trends, customer segmentation, and potential partners and competitors in the $250M Dermatological space.

AIKINETIX, A wound care device start-up company Pittsburgh, USA

Business Consultant: 09/09-12/09

Leadership

1) Recommended and developed the optimal regulatory pathway as well as reimbursement plan for the potential software based wound device by determining predicate devices that were key competitors.

2) Developed a cost effective strategy and timeline for entry into the preclinical/clinical trial phase.

Analytical Skills

1) Analyzed the market opportunity & competitive environment to determine the regulatory requirements for the Aikinetix medical device.

2) Identified key wound care centers/diagnostic clinics where Aikinetix could develop partnerships and collaborations.

DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES, A leading Asian Pharmaceutical company Shanghai, China

Strategic Analyst: 05/09-07/09

Leadership

1) Independently created a Strategic Plan on how Dr. Reddy’s Labs (DRL) should successfully position itself in China’s dynamic health market by initiating analysis to reach long term goal of capturing a 0.5% (RMB 36M) market share by 2018.

2) Interviewed healthcare consultants to enhance DRL’s knowledgebase into the Chinese healthcare market.

Analytical Skills

1) Analyzed China’s Pharmaceutical environment by studying various market clusters, key market leaders, competitive landscape, pricing and reimbursement policies, regulatory policies, and the effects of the ongoing health reform.

2) Utilized strategic matrices, models and analytical techniques to supplement the strategic plan.

- Determined how current and new products should be targeted, while maximizing DRL’s growth given China’s customer base

3) Projected company’s performance in line with market growth through the year 2018.

4) By analyzing various internal capabilities, suggested in-depth strategic recommendations to DRL’s healthcare market business model while focusing on key competitive tactics.

- Suggested that Dr. Reddy’s obtain value-add and a favorable price advantage by penetrating key sectors, and focusing on ‘difficult-to-make’ generics or launch generic versions ahead of originators’ brands.

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY University Park, PA

Research Technologist - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology lab:(06/07-06/08)

Lab Assistant - Plant Biology Department: (05/06-03/07)

Leadership

1) Built and maintained relationships with team members through weekly lab meetings to share data and analysis enabling collaboration. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to analyze raw data and provide statistical analysis

2) Recognized opportunity for increased efficiency in inventory and staff, which was adopted by Department Head.

3) Provided training sessions directed to prospective PhD students and interviewed candidates for two summer lab internship positions. Assessed technical and analytical skills. Hiring recommendations confirmed by Department Head.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Skills

Conversant in Mandarin, Fluent in Hindi

Well acquainted with Good Laboratory Practices. Experience in Sawtooth, BioCommand, AKTA, and Unicorn.

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