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Prashant Agrawal

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

International medical doctor and senior medical affairs professional with extensive experience in medical strategy, regulatory success, and cross-functional leadership within multinational pharmaceutical companies. Achieved significant milestones by driving successful product launches of novel monoclonal antibodies, securing regulatory approvals for key products, and leading impactful scientific initiatives such as KOL Advisory boards. Recognized as a top 10 MSL global Ambassador at ERS 2021, utilizing data-driven decision-making and digital communication strategies to enhance engagement with key opinion leaders. Committed to advancing patient-centric innovations that align with clinical and commercial objectives.

Specialty experience- Cardiovascular and Kidney, Respiratory and immunology, rare diseases, consumer health care- allergy, pain.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Wellington International Leadership Volunteer

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, Wellington Area
07.2024 - 01.2025

Volunteer and Community Engagement

  • Volunteer Member, Red Cross New Zealand. Participated in a clothing drive to support underprivileged communities.
  • Member, New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA). Participated in a speaker event, "A Conversation with the U.S." Ambassador Udall's banner artwork.
  • Peer Reviewer, National and International Journals. Reviewed multiple articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Medical Manager/Therapy Lead(Consumer Health Care)

Sanofi India Limited
Mumbai, India
09.2023 - 07.2024

Therapy Area: Allergy and Pain; KOLs: Otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat specialists), pediatricians, dermatologists, allergists, and pulmonologists.

Molecules/brands - Main - Fexofenadine HCl (Allegra)

Other: Paracetamol + ibuprofen FDC (Combiflam), pheniramine maleate (Avil).

  • Strategic Medical Leadership: Led medical strategy for top-selling brands, including Allegra (INR 3,000M), Avil, and Combiflam, developing targeted medical and digital engagement plans based on the latest scientific data and product differentiation.
  • Business Transformation: Played a key role in establishing Sanofi Consumer Healthcare as a separate business entity, contributing to strategic and operational frameworks.
  • Medical Collaborations: Spearheaded partnerships with professional medical societies (IAP, ICS, IOA), government bodies, and private healthcare systems, ensuring impactful medical presentations and advocacy.
  • Regulatory compliance and approvals: dossier preparation, submissions, and compliance with local/FDA guidelines.
  • Team representation: at national, international, internal, and external events, conferences (Asia-Pacific meetings, World Allergy Association annual event).
  • Scientific Engagement and Education:
  • Successfully managed two large-scale international speaker events across multiple cities and several virtual CMEs, enhancing HCP education (approximately 10,000 participants).
  • Led the development of local scientific publications (RWE), ensuring alignment with Sanofi’s global medical strategy and scientific credibility.
  • Cross-Functional Excellence: Oversaw medical operations, including internal/external communications, periodic newsletters, and seamless coordination with marketing teams to drive brand success.
  • Training & Leadership Development: Contributed to cross-functional projects, including slide deck development, training programs, and executive presentations.
  • Awards & Recognition: Honored by Sanofi Asia Leadership for the innovative "Pause Atopic March 3.0" project, engaging over 300 HCPs, and driving impactful healthcare solutions.

Medical Science Liaison / Regional Medical Affairs

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
Mumbai, India
05.2020 - 09.2023

Therapy area- Respiratory and Immunology; KOLs Pulmonologists -, Allergologists and Otolaryngologists (Ear, Nose and Throat specialist), Paediatricians.

Molecules/brands - Measure - Benralizumab, Tezepeluzumab, Synagis,

Other- Symbicort Turbohaler

  • Strategic Medical Leadership: Designed and executed medical initiatives for three new product launches in collaboration with national and international medical societies, driving disease awareness among HCPs, policymakers, and patients.
  • Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement: Developed a robust professional network with leading national and international pulmonologists, leveraging insights to shape clinical practice and internal communication strategies.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Partnered with marketing, sales, regulatory, drug safety, clinical trials, and market access teams to introduce innovative pulmonology therapies and ensure seamless execution of strategic projects.
  • Digital & Patient-Centric Initiatives:
  • Led award-winning omnichannel campaigns, including the IOptforHealthyLungs awareness program and Asthma Advances emailer to 3,000 HCPs (40%+ open rate).
  • Spearheaded COPD Triple Combination (ICS/LABA/LAMA) with 8 top KOLs and the first-ever Patient Advisory Board with an outcome-driven RACI matrix.
  • Organized internal engagement initiatives, such as the Healthy Lungs Campaign and patient education activities (FB Live, VOH digital panels).
  • Supported the formation of five fully working precision clinics at known corporate hospitals for early diagnosis and management of severe asthma.
  • Scientific and Medical Excellence:
  • Led a Phase IV Real-World Evidence Study as a principal scientist to generate critical clinical data on benralizumab.
  • RWE-prepared XALOC-2: Protocol for the international RWE project.
  • Build a refer-ID project for the right referrals of severe asthma patients to tertiary centers.
  • Selected as MSL Global Ambassador at the global conference ERS 2021 and a core team member for the I-Buddy International Project.
  • Served as a global facilitator for Kate & Kath, Digital Champion (India), and Patient-Centric Activity Champion.
  • Awards & Recognition:
  • Medical & Regulatory Annual Award – Best Innovative Project (Asthma Advances)
  • Shikhar Award 2022 – Accelerating Innovative Science and Solutions in Market Access.
  • India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Challenge 2.0 Winner.
  • iBuddy Program Recognition

Medical Advisor/Manager (Cardiology)

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Pune, India
06.2019 - 05.2020

Therapeutic Expertise & KOL Engagement: Collaborated with leading national and international cardiologists to identify unmet clinical needs and facilitate scientific dissemination among physicians.

Strategic Product Launches: Provided medical and marketing support for the launch of biosimilar Tenecteplase (TNK-TPA), the latest antiplatelet agents, Ivabradine, and other CVS-branded generics.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

Led internal stakeholder collaborations to drive successful launches of generic Ticagrelor and Ivabradine.

I organized three high-impact advisory boards, engaging top key opinion leaders (KOLs) across multiple specialties.

Project Management and Innovation:

Independently managed an international R&D project focused on innovative product development within Emcure Pharmaceuticals, delivering results within a short timeframe.

Tutor in Pharmacology

Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute Of Medical
Loni, India
05.2016 - 05.2019
  • Medical Education & Training: Conducted lectures, practical sessions, and case-based discussions for medical and pharmacy students, focusing on clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, and drug safety.
  • Research & Publications: Engaged in clinical research, pharmacovigilance studies, and drug utilization reviews, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
  • Regulatory & Ethical Compliance: Applied Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, regulatory standards, and Health Canada (HC)/FDA-aligned ethical protocols in research and clinical trials.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Worked with clinicians, pharmacists, and researchers to bridge the gap between academic pharmacology and real-world clinical application.

Medical Officer, Emergency Care

Indira Gandhi Government Medical Hospital Nagpur, India
, Nagpur
08.2015 - 04.2016
  • Acute Patient Management: Provided critical emergency care, managing trauma, cardiac emergencies, poisoning, and acute medical conditions in a high-volume hospital setting.
  • Clinical Decision-Making & Drug Administration: Prescribed and administered life-saving medications, including thrombolytics, analgesics, antibiotics, and emergency cardiovascular drugs, ensuring adherence to clinical pharmacology principles.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Worked closely with emergency physicians, intensivists, and paramedical staff to stabilize patients and optimize treatment plans.

Medical Officer, Primary Health Centre

District health Office, Ministry of Health Maharashtra State Government
, Khamgaon, Mhasala
12.2012 - 10.2013
  • Healthcare Leadership & Team Management: Led a multidisciplinary team of 10-15 medical and paramedical staff, overseeing outpatient care, preventive health programs, and rural medical camps for underserved tribal communities.
  • Public Health & Community Outreach: Organized and executed health awareness initiatives, vaccination drives, and primary care services, ensuring improved healthcare access in remote regions.
  • Regulatory and Administrative Oversight:
  • Managed regulatory documentation, compliance with public health policies, and reporting to local health authorities.
  • Collaborated with government agencies and local governing bodies to enhance healthcare delivery and secure resources for community health programs.

Education

Certificate of Health Leadership And Management -

Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
01-2025

Doctor of Medicine - Clinical Pharmacology

Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences
Loni, India
05.2019

Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Nagpur, India
05.2012

Skills

  • Continuous learning and fast adaptation: recently studied in-campus health leadership and management certification with an A grade at Victoria University of Wellington
  • Strong presentation and communication skills: have led plenty of presentations for different audiences (hospitals, conferences), have been able to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds, and have demonstrated vital networking and negotiation skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance, and business strategies understanding with over a decade of experience in the health and pharmaceutical industry
  • Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management - I have led a good number of successful launch projects in my up-to-date pharmaceutical career
  • Health Canada and FDA regulations: A strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and approval processes for pharmaceutical products in North America
  • Advisory Board Management and Clinical Trial Design and Execution
  • Effective leader and decision-maker: was the therapy lead, mentored MD interns, and led a team of medical staff as the chief medical officer
  • Digital communication engagement skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, and artificial intelligence training are in progress
  • Ownership and proactiveness: I have innovated and executed several projects at a global level
  • Strategic and critical thinking are always required in my jobs and studies
  • Medical research and publication: 2 articles published as the main author, 3 peer reviews in an international journal, and a medical book (https://doiorg/109734/indj/2024/v21i6458)

Timeline

Wellington International Leadership Volunteer

Victoria University of Wellington
07.2024 - 01.2025

Medical Manager/Therapy Lead(Consumer Health Care)

Sanofi India Limited
09.2023 - 07.2024

Medical Science Liaison / Regional Medical Affairs

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
05.2020 - 09.2023

Medical Advisor/Manager (Cardiology)

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
06.2019 - 05.2020

Tutor in Pharmacology

Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute Of Medical
05.2016 - 05.2019

Medical Officer, Emergency Care

Indira Gandhi Government Medical Hospital Nagpur, India
08.2015 - 04.2016

Medical Officer, Primary Health Centre

District health Office, Ministry of Health Maharashtra State Government
12.2012 - 10.2013

Certificate of Health Leadership And Management -

Victoria University of Wellington

Doctor of Medicine - Clinical Pharmacology

Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Professional Development and Continuous Learning

  • Health Leadership and Management education
  • National conferences - ENTCON 2024, DERMACON 2024
  • Annual Summit of Medical Affairs, Mumbai 2023
  • Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) 2023
  • NAPCON, India, 2022
  • European Respiratory Society International, online, 2021
  • Paper and Poster presentation at Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, India, 2018
  • 35th National conference on clinical pharmacology at PGIMER Chandigarh, India, 2018
  • Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support from Symbiosis, International Institute of Health Science, India, 2018
  • One-month internship in EMCURE Pharmaceuticals Pune headquarters, India, 2017

Membership

  • World Medical Association
  • New Zealand Red Cross
  • Maharashtra Medical Association
Prashant Agrawal