Jul 2024 – Apr 2025 · 9 mos

Apr 2021 – Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Global lead for talent architecture, shaping HR structures, programs, and frameworks while collaborating with senior leaders to enable optimized talent development and firm-wide growth initiatives.
• Built the global talent architecture team from inception to operational excellence.
• Delivered firm-wide change management initiatives to support strategic HR priorities.
• Implemented knowledge curation processes for scalable HR practices across teams.
• Introduced measurable impact metrics for competency frameworks across new roles.
• Supported confidential, high-priority projects in partnership with C-suite leaders.
• Advanced strategic HR initiatives that enhanced organizational efficiency and alignment.
• Skills: Talent Architecture, Competency Frameworks, HR Strategy, Change Management, Leadership Collaboration, Process Optimization, Firm wide program design implementation

Apr 2018 – Apr 2021 · 3 yrs

• India lead for 25 professional development coaches, fostering growth, engagement, and performance for ~3,000 employees while building a strong organizational coaching culture.
• Achievements:
• Developed targeted talent engagement strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Generated and presented employee pulse and thematic insights to senior leadership.
• Facilitated regional initiatives to institutionalize coaching practices across offices.
• Mentored coaches to enhance skills, capability, and team effectiveness.
• Designed and implemented consultant and leadership development programs.
• Directed bi-annual performance review cycles for thousands of employees.
• Skills: Leadership Development, Coaching, Talent Engagement, Program Design, Performance Management, Employee Development

Mar 2014 – Mar 2018 · 4 yrs

• Initiated and structured coaching programs, mentoring teams, and fostering skill development and engagement for India associates, creating a high-performing coaching ecosystem.
• Formed and scaled a high-performing coaching team from scratch.
• Mentored new coaches to enhance team capability and performance.
• Designed group and team coaching interventions with measurable organizational impact.
• Partnered with business leads to align coaching initiatives with organizational goals.
• Drove engagement and professional growth across ~2,000 employees.
• Developed frameworks for ongoing skill-building and leadership development.
• Skills: Coaching, Team Development, Employee Engagement, Program Design, Mentoring, Learning & Development

Jan 2013 – Feb 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Delivered pharma consulting and research solutions, shaping projects, analyzing data, generating insights, supporting business development, and managing Knowledge Management initiatives.
• Growth Path: Associate → Associate Consultant (AC) → Consultant
• Achievements:
• Established and developed the Knowledge Management team: recruitment, training, and process setup.
• Acted as training lead and professional development manager for junior members.
• Managed multiple projects, designing research approaches and analyzing data for actionable insights.
• Supported consulting teams in delivering client solutions and gathering project requirements.
• Contributed to business development through proposals, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Provided insights on opportunity assessment, competitive intelligence, market trends, and pharma sizing.
• Skills:
• Business Research, Data Analysis, Project Management, Knowledge Management, Client Engagement, Business Development

Jan 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos

Oct 2009 – Dec 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Hired 3rd employee in this team as business research expert to help establish knowledge management team at ZS and build it further
• Focused on capability building, hiring, training for building strong performing team
• Work profile: Assessing firm knowledge needs and requirements (short-term or long-term), Delivering targeted insights using internal knowledge and external sources involving extensive use of databases, Managing research needs of client team for one of the top 10 pharma companies, Assisting Principals and managers in business development and creation of new service initiatives

Jun 2008 – Oct 2009 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Performed comprehensive primary and secondary market research in pharma, analyzing business strategies, therapeutic areas, clinical trials, market access, pricing, and competitive landscapes.
• Conducted detailed analyses of business strategy, commercial opportunities, and revenue forecasts.
• Evaluated licensing decisions, competitive positioning, and pipeline pathways across therapeutic areas.
• Assessed clinical trial strategies, regulatory and reimbursement scenarios, and market access.
• Produced reports and presentations on pharma trends, R&D strategies, and project landscapes.
• Trained teams on database tools and research methodologies.
• Utilized extensive secondary databases including IMS, ThomsonPharma, Factiva, Hoovers, Adis, Nexis, TrialTrove Citeline.
• Skills: Market Research, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Clinical Trial Assessment, Market Access, Competitive Intelligence

Apr 2007 – May 2007 · 1 mo

• Conducted surveys with 180 specialists to gather insights on anti-hemorrhoid and anti-arthritic treatments, analyzing data for market trends, brand positioning, and treatment acceptance.
• Developed detailed questionnaires tailored for surgeons and gastroenterologists.
• Analyzed specialty-wise acceptance of anti-hemorrhoid therapies and treatment modalities.
• Studied stage-specific appropriateness and market potential of anti-arthritic agents.
• Evaluated the impact of Kondro OD visual aid on brand communication.
• Delivered actionable insights to inform marketing and positioning strategies.
• Provided comprehensive analysis across multiple treatment specialties.
• Skills: Market Research, Data Analysis, Questionnaire Design, Brand Positioning, Specialist Engagement, Treatment Insights