May 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater Hyderabad Area · Hybrid

• Led academic policy discussions with faculty and administration to improve curriculum design and student experience.
• Spearheaded initiatives to optimize academic scheduling, introduce elective flexibility, and strengthen support systems during peak academic loads.
• Acted as a liaison between the student body and academic leadership, ensuring timely resolution of academic issues and equitable implementation of policies.
• Collaborated with career services and faculty to align academic offerings with evolving industry needs across pharma, healthcare, and consulting.

May 2016 – Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

• Led end-to-end development and rollout of an Electronic Trial Management System (eTMS), replacing legacy paper-based processes, significantly enhancing data integrity and compliance readiness.
• Achieved 40% reduction in clinical trial reporting timelines by applying Six Sigma methodologies to streamline documentation and data analysis workflows.
• Reduced operational costs by 12% through implementation of activity-based costing and advanced forecasting models, optimizing resource allocation across clinical functions.
• Enabled a 70% increase in ANDA (Abbreviated New Drug Application) submissions, increasing profitability by 21% through accelerated market entry and better pipeline throughput.

Jul 2014 – May 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Led a large-scale, Phase III, multi-centric clinical trial sponsored by Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
• Managed and mentored a multidisciplinary high performing team including physicians, nurses and research fellows
• Established operational processes at two new research sites—accelerating trial readiness and patient recruitment.
• Collaborated extensively with cross-sector stakeholders including ethics committees and international research partners

Apr 2010 – Jun 2014 · 4 yrs 2 mos · New York · On-site

• Led multiple institutional and multi-centre clinical research studies; presented work at international forums.
• Won Empire Clinical Research Grant ($50,000/year for 2 years) and Best Poster Awards for 3 consecutive years.

Jul 2008 – Mar 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos · Nashik, India/ Cleveland Ohio · On-site

• Co-developed go-to-market strategy for the launch of female condoms, including market segmentation, positioning, and demand planning—establishing a foundation for global expansion and commercialization.
• Led key R&D initiatives and built the international sales and distribution team, resulting in exponential revenue growth from $2.4M to $40M annually, driven by strategic market entry across emerging and developed markets.
• Enabled international market access by assisting in securing ISO, CE, SABS certifications, and WHO/UNFPA accreditations for barrier contraceptives—facilitating rapid expansion into Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia.

Jan 2007 – Jun 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos · Rohtak, Haryana

• Promoted to House Physician in the ICU, overseeing patient care and treatment plans.
• Led a community health project distributing female barrier contraceptives and educating community residents on STD prevention.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and improve healthcare delivery.