Jan 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Managed multiple cross-functional medical communications projects under a structured Waterfall framework, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality scientific content including publications, manuscripts, newsletters, reviews, posters, slide decks, and treatment guidelines. Acted as the program liaison with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and external stakeholders, driving alignment between clinical objectives and client expectations to deliver impactful and relevant medical content. Oversaw project planning, resource allocation, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation activities across concurrent initiatives, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, presales, design, and medical affairs to align deliverables with strategic goals and client requirements. Provided leadership, coaching, and operational support to a team of medical writers and scientific associates, establishing and enforcing best practices in content development and scientific accuracy. Drove continuous process improvement, contributing to increased efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and the successful delivery of high-impact communication assets across global healthcare markets.

Dec 2016 – Nov 2017 · 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• Executed projects focusing on process development of insulins, from lab-scale to commercial-scale manufacturing. Managed scale-up initiatives, applying project planning, timeline tracking, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure seamless technology transfer and manufacturing readiness. Oversaw program-level evaluations of emerging scientific technologies to enhance process capabilities, driving innovation and long-term operational efficiency. Collaborated with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with organizational requirements, quality benchmarks, and production timelines. Ensured compliance with regulatory frameworks and ethical standards, embedding quality management and risk governance across all stages of scientific research and process optimization. Defined project objectives, KPIs, and milestone metrics, enabling data-driven decisions and continuous process improvements across the insulin development pipeline.

Aug 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Genome Valley, Hyderabad · On-site

• At Biological E, I led R&D project efforts for the anticoagulant Enoxaparin, collaborating across scale-up labs, formulation, and QA teams to align technical development with manufacturing goals. Our work directly contributed to the product’s FDA approval in 2023, a proud milestone for the organization.
• I managed project timelines, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation strategies throughout the R&D lifecycle. This included ensuring analytical readiness, process SOPs, and supporting validation protocols required for regulatory submission. Beyond internal delivery, I represented the company at industry events and conferences, actively gathering insights on emerging pharma trends and feeding them back into our project strategies. My role required balancing scientific rigor with project delivery discipline, driving results while staying compliant, collaborative, and ahead of the curve.

Aug 2011 – Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• The research projects focused on studying antibiotic-resistant enzymes, published in several peer-reviewed journals of international repute, grant submission support, conference paper presentation.
• I was also a member of the first women's post doc association at UND. The initiatives included landscape understanding of academic and non-academic jobs, implementation of plan roll outs for speaker engagements and professional networking.