, India
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Looking For: Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy, Director, Government Affairs & Policy
Occupation: Management
Degree: Doctoral Degree
Career Level: Fully Competent
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Highlights:Key Achievements: • A landmark achievement of custom duty reduction on X-ray Tubes and Flat Panel Detector which was announced in recent budget 24. • Analyzed, drafted & shared various policy representations to Govt. of India and accomplished 67% of acceptance rate during working with National Apex Chamber. • Launched e-market place for Health & AYUSH products to help Government / Industry / Embassies for easy availability of the Covid related items during Covid era. • Collaborated with ourNHSourConcern, UK and gathered 750 Indian origin specialist doctors to support exhausted Indian healthcare professionals during Covid times and started the first ICU Telemedicine Centre with the help of Delhi Government & Ujala Cygnus Hospitals. • Team up with various universities & signed MoUs for Industry-Academia consortium- to name a few- Apeejay Stya University, NIRMA University & DPSRU • Initiated Corporate Vaccination Drive for the employees of the Chamber, their family members and also the first corporate vaccination program for the Chambers’ member companies, their employees & their family members. • Started the first Smart Tele-Clinic of Gujarat State • Collaborated with Ahmedabad District Co-operative Bank to convert the free space of their existing village level facilities into Smart Clinics for local primary healthcare support. • Started the first digital Hospital in Gujarat State where all the facilities are being integrated with the digital healthcare platform starting from patient registration, remote diagnostic services to online consultations.
Skills:Public Policy, Government Affairs, corporate communication, Stakeholder management
Goal:As an accomplished General Manager of Policy & Strategic Affairs with extensive experience in the Medtech industry, I aim to leverage my expertise in policy development, strategic planning, and government relations to drive impactful change in a global context. My goal is to transition to a senior leadership role where I can contribute to shaping and executing strategies that enhance organizational growth and influence policy decisions on an international scale. With a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, managing high-stakes projects, and navigating complex regulatory environments, I am seeking opportunities in prominent global markets such as Europe and North America, particularly in cities like New York, London, Frankfurt, Luxembourg City, and Calgary. I am eager to apply my skills in a dynamic environment where innovation and strategic vision are valued.
Membership:• Advisor- Health, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry- One of the National Apex Chamber of India • Technical Officer- Govt. Affairs & Policy- Association of Indian Medical Devices Industry (AiMED)- India’s largest Med. Devices Industry association. • Technical Committee Member-Imaging Equipment at Bureau of Indian Standards, Govt. of India • External Examiner for Master of Pharmacy at Delhi Pharmaceutical Science & Research University (DPSRU) • Executive Committee Member- Healthcopoeia Foundation (NGO) • Advisory Committee member- Medical Cobotics Centre (MCC) under I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi • Global Advisory Board Member at International Patient’s Union. • Member of the Working Group under NPE 2024 (National Policy on Electronics 2019)- Promotion of domestic manufacturing of electronic goods and the development of domestic Capital Goods Industry for electronics manufacturing under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India • Member of PRSG (Project Review & Steering Group) of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India
Certification:1. Certificate of Course completion in Basics of Health Economics in June 2022 from World Bank Group 2. Leadership and Innovation Program: Leading the Vision and Strategy for Development Reforms in June 2022 from World Bank Group 3. Leadership and Innovation Program: Leading and Implementing Development Reforms in June 2022 from World Bank Group 4. Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health in July 2024 from World Health Organization
Honor:• Honoured with 40 under 40 – an “Elite Assortment of Healthcare Leaders” by a leading International healthcare magazine- Medgate Today • Honoured for excellence in Healthcare Policy during Fit India Conclave-2023 by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa and Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim. • Healthcare Icon Award- 2023 during Healthcopeia Conclave 2023 • Honoured with Acharya Chanakya Shikshavid Samman 2020 and recorded the name in the World Book of Records, United Kingdom • Healthcare Excellence Award 2023 presented by Dr. G N Singh, Chief Advisor to Hon’ble Chief Minister of UP & Former Drugs Controller General of India during the International conference on Transformation through technology & Transdisciplinary education
Joint Secretary-Health 06/2024 - 04/2024
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi, Delhi India
Industry: National Apex Chamber of Commerce and Industry
-Policy Advocacy
-Working as a bridge between industry and government
-stakeholder management
-Conference & Exhibition management
-Raising Industry issues with Government vise versa sharing the government initiatives with Industry members
• Policy Advocacy- Analysed and drafted policy recommendations received from various industry stakeholders and
represented the same to respective Government policy makers / decision makers.
• Developed briefing notes and position papers as requested for both internal and external use on key policy issues /
Government Schemes / Government notification / Government policy initiatives etc.
• Developed Speeches- drafted the talking points for Government interaction, leadership speeches for various
industry interactions & programs and drafted the talking points for Government dignitaries invited for PHDCCI
programs.
• Government Relations / Communications – Liaised with senior Policy makers / decision makers in State as well as
Central Government with an aim to drive the growth of the industry & procure projects for the Chamber which
resulted in revenue generation for the Chamber.
• Conceptualized & implemented small- & large-scale Committee Projects, conferences and exhibitions for
stakeholder interaction with Government – Planned, budgeted, promoted, coordinated with media, speakers, PR
agency and developed health economic documentation & research reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement- Collaborated with key industry leaders, NGOs, Government Departments like DoP,
MoHFW, BIRAC, DST, DPIIT, NDHM, Niti Aayog, Consumer Affairs Ministry, PMJAY, NMDPC, CDSCO on various
industry issues, policy recommendations & Government initiatives for the growth of the industry.
• International Collaboration- Worked with international team of the Chamber and organized various international
stakeholder interactions, B2B meetings & networking sessions.
• Chamber Representation- represented the Chamber / Industry on various Government platforms for stakeholder
consultation on policy like NMDPC, MDTAG, Standing Forum of Medical Device Association on Streamlining of the
Regulatory Framework for Medical Devices, Medical Device Forum set up under the Chairmanship of Secretary -DoP,
Forum of Pharma Associations in DoP etc.--
General Manager- Policy & Strategic Affairs 04/2023 - current
Innvolution Healthcare Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, Delhi India
Industry: Medical Device
-Policy & Public Outreach
-Regulatory
-Reimbursement & Public Procurement
-Policy Commentary
-Embassy & International Outreach
- Industry associations & policy groups Visibility
• Policy & Public Outreach
o Developing briefing notes and position papers
o Government Relations / Communications
o Brand visibility amongst Government Stakeholders & Industry Leaders
o Stakeholder Engagement
• Regulatory
o Regulatory Affairs Strategy, Central & State FDA Coordination, Project Management
• Reimbursement & Public Procurement
• Policy Commentary
o Social Media
o News Media
• Embassy & International Outreach
o International Collaboration
• Policy Initiatives
o Drive favourable PPO
o Trade Margin Rationalization
o Indigenization Policy Initiatives
• Industry associations & policy groups Visibility
o FICCI
o PHDCCI
o ASSOCHAM
o AiMED
o State Chambers of Commerce and
Industry--
General Manager- Business Development (Government & Private) 01/2015 - 05/2018
Express Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. (Technology), Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
Industry: Digital Healthcare
Being the first marketing person of the organization, I have created market presence of all the group company verticals
with both Government and Private stakeholders. Started the journey with the organization as a Business Development
Manager and gradually promoted to Team Leader-BD in a span of 3 years only.
Strengthened the market presence of 5 sister concerns of the group organization:
1. Express Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd- A Tele-Diagnostic Centre with a franchisee model
a.Express ECG- Portable Tele-ECG service throughout Gujarat State
2. Hospisoft Pvt. Ltd- Company Specialized in Development and Sales of Versatile and Reliable ehealth Solutions
with the integrated medical devices as a product.
3. Medicodb.com- eHealth Platform (Telemedicine / Remote Diagnostic Platform)
4. Medicomart- an online buyer / seller portal for refurbished and new medical equipment
5. Artem Health- A smart tele-clinic with a Telemedicine Kiosk
Responsibilities:
• Lead the team of 2 salesperson and 18 ECG technicians.
• Expanded the group organization business domestically with more than 100 service centers domestically and
internationally.
• Expanded the franchisee business of Artem Health Clinics
• Communicated for licensing and accreditation procedures with licensing authorities.
• Promoted the organization to Government and private players.
• Drafted the policy framework for the telemedicine concept and represented the same to Sate Government--
Medical Representative 04/2013 - 12/2014
Miracalus Pharma, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
Industry: Pharmaceutical
I am responsible for Sales of the oncology products at the regional level.
• Led sales division of all three oncology segments- Solid Tumor, Haematology & Supplementary
• Achieved target sales at every month and quarter in Gujarat State
• Build the brand in Gujarat State Oncology segment with renowned oncologists and Oncosurgeons.
• Prepared visit report on regular basis for better understanding of the sales at HO
• Planned and executed various sales tours with utmost time management.
• Collaborated with distributors & purchase managers of Private / Government hospitals and executed a wellorganized sale plan.
• Interacted and explained company vision and product portfolio among various stakeholders through CMEs &
conferences which helped in brand promotion.--
Team Leader- Clinical Research Department 12/2009 - 01/2013
Dia Care, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
Industry: Hospital / Clinical Research
Started the career journey as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) and gradually promoted to the Team Leader with a team to lead with 3 CRCs.
• Compiled, Organized and Maintained all clinical study documentation including source documents, case report
forms, regulatory binders and patient binders.
• Reviewed the Clinical Study protocols in detail and screened patients according to the study criteria.
• Scheduled patient study visits and explained the study in detail and enrolled more than 5000 patients for different
studies.
• Coordinated with various domestic and international laboratories for necessary laboratory testing of patients .
• Coordinated with Research Ethics Committee and submitted study documents for review and approval, informed
ethics committee on study protocol amendments and adverse events.
• Prepared patient tracking charts, source documents and data collection charts for diabetes patients on their diabetic
values
• Explained various ICH-GCP regulations to Principal Investigators and trained fellow team on guidelines.
• Coordinated with Sponsor Companies, CROs and SMOs and strengthened the Clinical Research Department with
more studies--
Saurashtra University 08/2004 - 04/2008
, , India
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Pharmacy
Bachelor, Pharmacy from Saurashtra University
Gujarat, India.
Graduated in April 2008 with 66%- first division