Vinod V Nair, PharmD MBA CInS® PMP® PMI-ACP® CSM® CLSSBB

Experience

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  SUN PHARMA

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Group Product Manager
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  Wockhardt

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

  Senior Group Product Manager

  Brand Management with additional sales responsibility. In addition to being the head of the marketing function, direct responsibility of the West zone (zone grew by 24%) and oversaw the sales operation in the country. • Identified and sourced new products for business development, including in-licensing of products. Initiated and developed strategic alliance with P&G for ethical promotion of their brands.• Directed leading advertising agencies for strategy building and evaluation. • Led a team of 5 product managers, was directly responsible for their training and development.• Liaised with departments like R&D, costing, finance, distribution, production planning and purchase.• Managed products in infant milk substitute, multivitamins, antibiotics, hormone replacement therapy, Hepatitis B Vaccine, anti-hemorrhagic products.• Conducted strategy briefing meetings and training programs for new field force and new products.• Prepared and presented annual business plans, brand plans and annual budgets. • Played key role in pricing decisions, formulation development and package designing. Show less

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  CVS Pharmacy

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2015

  Staff Floater Pharmacist (Weekend)

  Worked as floater Pharmacist in weekends in select stores of CVS in NJ. Responsibility included managing, dispensing, consulting, adult vaccination etc.

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  Ferring

  May 2004 - Dec 2006

  Project Manager - New Product Development

  • Supported all global and US driven new product development projects• Worked in multi-functional teams to support registration and launch of new products in early stage, phase I, II & III in oncology, urology, infertility and critical care for the US market.• Directed market research to evaluate market trends, product strengths and develop a best fit scenario.• Developed epidemiological, market potential, reimbursement and financial models for new projects.• Coordinated with health economics and clinical research teams to include health outcome data for maximizing brand value. • Interacted and developed KOLs for products in development stages, attend relevant conferences to understand the current treatment practices and future product opportunities. • Coordinated with the US in-line marketing team for the pre-launch plan, packaging, PI development and smooth transition of projects at approval and acquisition.• Directed efforts to develop product lifecycle management strategies and Phase II b studies.• Made presentations to upper management on project progress; made product backgrounders, product assessment reports, pre-launch plans, publication and media plans.• Supported business development in both global and US efforts.• As the primary representative of US new products on global commercialization teams, supported feasibility studies and sales forecast for NCE in licensing and acquisition opportunities. • Coordinated all efforts on out-licensed products and generic products including forecasting, budgeting and developing communication links.• Launched 3 Products across therapeutic Group • Played pivotal role in feasibility study and due-diligence of the organization’s biggest acquisition. • Evaluated more than 50 opportunities in NCE product acquisitions and in-licensing. Show less

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  Sanofi Pasteur

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2015

  •• Developed business case plan and launch strategies, directed the launch project team of Flu vaccines in Global and US Markets, and facilitated with product registration in multiple countries• Created competitive intelligence reports on pipeline products and made presentations on Franchise Assumption Plan, Franchise Strategy Plan, and Global Sales Forecast• Presented comparative assessment of projects in collaboration with R&D Portfolio assessment team, formulated KOLs for products, attended relevant conferences to stay updated with current treatment practices and explore future product opportunities Show less

  • Deputy Director –Global Development and Pre-Launch Excellence Flu Vaccines

    Jan 2010 - Sept 2015

  • Deputy Director – Global New Product Marketing

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
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  Teva Pharmaceuticals

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2016

  Project Lead - Generic Third-Party Manufacturing Alliance & Pre-Launch Management

  • Coordinated launch activities, led meetings with cross-functional teams, and developed business strategies and launch plans for the timely execution of new product launch • Supported the successful transition from launch to routine commercial supply and developed risk mitigation strategies for portfolio management • Established and sustained clientele with external partners/vendors, monitored trends for key performance indicators, and oversaw project complexes, ensuring parallel launch products into the US market for generic products made in India and by third party Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) Show less

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  Sandoz

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  Coordinated with and Digital Franchise’s Medical and Commercial teams and Alliance Partner to prepare and launch the first FDA authorized Prescription Digital Therapeutics. • Coordinated due diligence effort with BD&L team before entering into strategic alliance agreements.• Defined Digital Franchise strategy through collaborative partnerships, supported progressive completion of projects by coordinating daily activities of functional teams, including brand, sales, finance, medical, policy, market access, regulatory groups, and external partners. • Enhanced team’s understanding of agile project management processes through training and onboarding managers on new tools.• Coordinated departmental core team, steering committee, and partner joint committee/subcommittee meetings including PSS to ensure expert planning, flawless execution, and the support of the entire franchise organization.• Generated business case including budget forecast and NPV calculations to timely analyze potential risk factors and estimated benefits.• Supported the rapid establishment of Patient Support Service through 3rd party.• Ensured adherence to a step-by-step checklist, maintained logistics, and directed committee/joint partner steering meetings, and assessed market trends for the successful launch of Prescription Digital Therapeutic.• Managed communication flow and reported weekly/monthly project status and concerning Risk and issues to senior stakeholders.• Oversaw transfer of company assets to licensee organization including data through SharePoint, material, vendor relationship, etc. upon the termination of the in-licensing agreement. Show less Benchmarked and developed governance model for alliance and launch management systems and processes focusing on launch of Value-Added Medicine (VAMs) including 505 (b) (2).• Led cross-functional teams in due diligence and business case development of new acquisitions. • Fully understood business cases including competitive landscape and clinical needs and identified/removed potential factors which may influence project development while gaining consensus from stakeholders.• Managed special projects under tight deadlines and sustained third-party relationships in a complex financial and development framework. Show less • Coordinated with Commercial Operations teams, Supply Chain, I.P., Technology, Scientific affairs, Clinical, Manufacturing site and Regulatory to achieve Launch excellence • Reviewed processes, conducted pre/post-launch analysis, and implemented continuous improvement strategies to optimize launch performance• Managed assessment of the entire derma portfolio, reported launch-related issues to executive management and made product recommendations for internal/third-party manufacturing• Generated remediation activities and response to Regulatory F.D.A. filing (e.g., C.R.L. & I.R.) to meet critical milestones during the project execution phase for the special launch• Drafted O.T.C. development project, built systems for reformulating new cosmetic acquisition and engaged with BD&L groups to lead multiple projects for discontinuation, termination, divesture program • Held customized presentations regarding U.S. Launch Management Meeting and Program to communicate project status and action plans to top executives effectively • Supported architecture development of the Global launch process (SPIRIT LX) and piloting the program as a high-performance team member of launch acceleration and standardization projects Show less

  • Director, Development, Alliance Management & Launch Program Manager, Digital Therapeutic

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Director, Development, Alliance Management & Pre-Launch Program Manager, Value Added Medicine

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Associate Director, Generic Development, and Pipeline Management

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Novartis

  Jan 2020 - now

  • Streamline development and pre-launch strategy and operations with cross-functional matrix interactions. Facilitating sequential and logical relationship between strategy execution and project governance. • Partner with development leads including Medical and New Products Commercial leads to drive project and pre-launch teams to develop strategies and short/long-term plans for products in Phase 1 to submission, ensuring every department works together for the success of the project.• Develop and reconcile project budgets and determine best combination of resource needs and constraints for the project development through review meetings.• Identify risks and administer corrective measures to prevent escalation of risks and resolve conflicts.• Increase project deliverable service scores by using project management tools/techniques and onboarding new hires to optimize productivity, leading to accelerated business growth. • Manage collaboration tools including M.S. Teams, SharePoint sites, Miro etc. for effective goal focused partnership to manage RACI, scheduling, risk mitigation documents, key decisions, and next steps.• Liaise between global partners and local project teams engaged in the project work to prepare all stage-gates, milestone presentations and life cycle management discussions to various forums and leadership.• Support all meetings and activities of US Pipeline Strategy Leadership Team, the US cross-functional, cross-franchise, new products leadership governance body responsible for endorsing all US development milestones and cross-franchise decisions.• Coaching and training new project managers and contractors.• Therapeutic area of focus – Respiratory, Allergy, Cardiovascular, Renal and COVID therapeutics. Show less

  • Director, Strategy & Program Management, Innovation Lab

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Associate Director, Development & Pre-launch Program Manager

    Jan 2020 - now