Kumar Nanjagowder

About Kumar Nanjagowder

As a medical professional with 20+ years’ experience in clinical medicine and clinical research who’s passionate about patient-centricity, I like to describe my credentials as being the “sum of my parts.”In other words, each of my diverse medical experiences has lent a unique lens / skill set that all work together to contribute to my current, robust expertise.My career has included gaining extensive experience in clinical medicine and geriatric patient care, clinical data science, and running and managing clinical trials to become keenly aware of all aspects of drug development, good clinical practices, and project management.I have successfully directed clinical projects and delivered results to clients and regulatory authorities, including communicating results and promoting project-specific data to sponsors and regulatory authorities. Medical Affairs strategic and scientific lead: Develop strategic objectives and engagement plan; conduct KOL identification and mapping; review investigator-initiated studies; plan and execute US, EU, UK advisory boards, speaker bureaus, and congress support; manage publication planning using Veeva systems approval and compliance. Diverse therapeutic area experience: Deep experience with geriatrics and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas, including dementia, COPD, asthma, CHF, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, neuroscience, and chronic disease conditions. I have a history of quickly ramping up knowledge in new areas to make valuable contributions, for unmet medical needs. Cross-functional partnership: Function as medical point-of-contact for cross-functional stakeholders, including market access planners and Health Economics and outcomes research, Clinical Research, Marketing, Sales, and Regulatory Affairs. Skilled presenter and communicator: Recruited by Eisai, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, Eli Lilly & Company, and others to educate primary care physicians and healthcare providers (HCPs) through delivery of 50+ medical education presentations regarding newly available drugs, FDA indications, clinical uses, and safety monitoring.I am a scientist at heart—I’m driven by science and passionate about people living the best lives they can.Please feel free to reach out: 91••••••71 g••••••@gmail.comDisclaimer : Posts on this profile are those of the author alone and are not affiliated or associated with any entity, company or organization. Always consult with your medical provider for any medical issues.

Experience

1. Certified Medical Director - Principal Investigator

   Flourish Research

   Apr 2025 — Present

   At Flourish Research, I play a pivotal role in advancing clinical trials as a Certified Medical Director and Principal Investigator. My responsibilities included investigating new drug compounds and leading a dedicated research team to ensure successful trial execution. I focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and fostering innovation in medical research.

Education

• Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

  Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS, Medicine

  1981 — 1987

• Thomas Jefferson University

  Fellowship Program, Geriatric Medicine

  2001 — 2002

• New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Master's degree, Environmental science and Toxicology

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Clinical Geriatrics, Medical Direction, Clinical / Drug Trials
• Ehr Development