Akhil Bajaj

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  • Timeline

    Apr 2008 - Jul 2008

    Project Assistant

    Institute Of Microbial Technology
    Jul 2010 - Apr 2017

    Deputy Manager

    Biocon
    Bangalore, India
    Current Company
    Apr 2018 - now

    Divisional Vice President, Category Management

    OmniActive Health Technologies
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • About me

    Divisional Vice President, Marketing - Vision and Cognitive Health Category at OmniActive Health Technologies

  • Education

    • Apeejay school, delhi, india

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      High school

      Activities and Societies: 1. National Cadet Corps (NCC), Senior Cadet- Selected for the guard of honour to the then honorable Chief Minister Ms. Shiela Dixit. 2. Best all round mountaineer trophy bestowed by Himalayan Adventure Institute, Mussoorie.

    • Indian institute of management ahmedabad

      2017 - 2018
      Master of business administration - mba - 1 year full time mba

      Activities and Societies: - Established ‘Life science and healthcare SIG’ for PGPX participants at IIM Ahmedabad. - Organized various activities such as panel discussions on campus and industry connect webinars

    • Bits pilani

      2008 - 2010
      Master of engineering biotechnology 9.49

      Activities and Societies: Nirmaan Organization Refulgence'09- a social business plan competition 1. Published research review, "Biodiesel production through lipase catalyzed transesterification: An overview." J. Mol. Catal. B: Enzym. 62 (2010) 9-14. In 2012, it topped the list of “Most downloaded articles” in the last 90 days and ranks third in the list of “Most cited articles” from this journal since 2007.2. Presented and defended my research in National Conference on Green and Sustainable chemistry (2010), Feb 19-21, BITS, Pilani.3. Coordinated the planning and execution of… Show more 1. Published research review, "Biodiesel production through lipase catalyzed transesterification: An overview." J. Mol. Catal. B: Enzym. 62 (2010) 9-14. In 2012, it topped the list of “Most downloaded articles” in the last 90 days and ranks third in the list of “Most cited articles” from this journal since 2007.2. Presented and defended my research in National Conference on Green and Sustainable chemistry (2010), Feb 19-21, BITS, Pilani.3. Coordinated the planning and execution of National Conference on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences Research held on March 6 - 7, 2009 at BITS-Pilani4. Amongst 5 candidates selected to represent BITS Pilani for interaction with Nobel Laureates at science conclave organized at IIIT Allahabad, Dec 2008. Show less

    • Maharshi dayanand university

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of engineering biotechnology 76.9%

      1. Ranked in top 1.3% of 10,000 applicants Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers 2006; received scholarship for pursuing masters.2. Completed project on “Micropropagation of Economically Important Varieties of Plants” at IARI, New Delhi3. Presented a paper titled “Biodiesel as a renewable source of energy” at technical paper presentation competition organized by “The Renewable Energy Club” DCET Panjab University, Chandigarh.4. Coordinated student placement activity, CITM, Faridabad… Show more 1. Ranked in top 1.3% of 10,000 applicants Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers 2006; received scholarship for pursuing masters.2. Completed project on “Micropropagation of Economically Important Varieties of Plants” at IARI, New Delhi3. Presented a paper titled “Biodiesel as a renewable source of energy” at technical paper presentation competition organized by “The Renewable Energy Club” DCET Panjab University, Chandigarh.4. Coordinated student placement activity, CITM, Faridabad, 20075. Coordinated the planning and execution of cultural fest at CITM, Faridabad, 2007.6. Won Second Prize in Model Making Competition at technical fest organized by CITM, Faridabad, 2005. Show less

  • Experience

    • Institute of microbial technology

      Apr 2008 - Jul 2008
      Project assistant

      worked on CSIR Network Project titled “Engineering of Proteins and Peptides for new generation therapies” under guidance of Dr. Pradip Sen (Division of Cell Biology and Immunology).

    • Biocon

      Jul 2010 - Apr 2017

      - Headed part of the project management initiative for approval and launch of complex biosimilar molecule in Japan ($144 mn, new market)- Led technology transfer to Asia’s largest Insulin manufacturing facility in Malaysia- Managed regulatory and customer audits for approval in Europe, Japan, and Latin America among others, enabling ~$40 million revenue generation- Managed productivity improvements and cost management initiatives as a part of operational excellence

      • Deputy Manager

        Jul 2016 - Apr 2017
      • Assistant Manager

        Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
      • Sr. Executive

        Apr 2011 - Jul 2014
      • Executive

        Jul 2010 - Apr 2011
    • Omniactive health technologies

      Apr 2018 - now

      Global responsibility for the categoryBrand growth strategy | Market mapping | P&L responsibility | New product launch | New market entry | Brand/ Portfolio management

      • Divisional Vice President, Category Management

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Senior Director Marketing

        Apr 2021 - Mar 2024
      • Director - Vision, Cognition and Mental Wellness Category

        Apr 2018 - Aug 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified kaizen practitioner

      Kaizen institute, india
    • Six sigma green belt

      Indian statistical institute, bangalore
      Aug 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Akhil Bajaj
      Bio-pacer Award BIOCON 2016
    • Awarded to Akhil Bajaj
      Operations Excellence Award Biocon 2013
    • Awarded to Akhil Bajaj
      Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers Dept. of Secondary and Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India 2006 Ranked 173 of 9993 candidates (98.3 percentile) in All India level examination in life sciences.Received scholarship from Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India for pursuing M.E. Biotechnology at BITS Pilani.
    • Awarded to Akhil Bajaj
      Certificate of Merit Central Board of Secondary Education 2001 Scored 99% in Science with Practical (Class 10th) and awarded certificate of merit for outstandingacademic performance and for being among the top 0.1% of successful candidates of All IndiaSecondary School Examination 2001.Also awarded merit certificate in lieu of monetary scholarship by Director of Education, Delhi.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled,Bangalore on Dec 2011
      Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled,BangaloreAssociated with Akhil Bajaj
    • COO, Volunteer

      Issued by Get Vidya Trust on May 2012
      Get Vidya TrustAssociated with Akhil Bajaj
    • Facilitator at Rural Employment Incubator

      Issued by NIRMAAN Organization on Aug 2008
      NIRMAAN OrganizationAssociated with Akhil Bajaj