Kumar V

About Kumar V

I build high‑performing, purpose‑driven oncology businesses that deliver meaningful patient impact and sustainable growth.With 28 years in global pharmaceuticals—and deep expertise across solid tumors, companion diagnostics, market access, and omnichannel—I\'ve led cross‑functional teams to turn pivotal data into practice, set new launch excellence benchmarks, and scale brands across diverse markets. My leadership approach integrates disciplined P&L ownership with a patient‑centric mindset, grounded in governance, compliance, and stakeholder trust-Transformational launches: Orchestrating end‑to‑end strategy and execution for high‑stakes data readouts—aligning Clinical, Medical, Regulatory, Access, and Commercial to accelerate adoption- Lifecycle value creation: Serving as the commercial representative in the Global Product Team (GPT) to shape lifecycle strategy, guide forecasting, and ensure investment discipline- Market access & pricing: Advancing reimbursement and pricing strategies across US and international markets; building durable access positions through data, evidence, and stakeholder engagement- Global team leadership: Coaching and scaling multicultural teams; embedding clear goals, accountability, and a “raise the bar” culture focused on patient outcomes.I connect science to strategy and strategy to execution—translating clinical evidence into clear positioning, memorable narratives, and measurable commercial impact. I believe governance is a growth lever: well‑run processes, transparent decision rights, and crisp communications unlock speed with quality.

Experience

1. Global Lung Cancer Franchise Lead

   辉瑞

   Mar 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Bangalore University

  Master of Pharmacy - MPharm, Pharmacy

  1994 — 1996

• Government College of Pharmacy, Bangalore

  Bachelor of Pharmacy - BPharm, Pharmacy

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Hospital Sales
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Marketing
• Management
• Pharmaceutics
• Product Launch
• Ophthalmology
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Endocrinology
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Oncology
• Sales Effectiveness
• Market Access