Rajesh Kumar

About Rajesh Kumar

Experienced senior leader having 15 years of experience in managing complex product development. Strategic skills and experience in development of generic and innovative pharmaceutical drug products. Supported team in resolving complex technical problem in support of corporate goals and objectives using scientific innovation and project management. Wide exposure to multiple dosage form like injectable, topical, trans-dermal, oral thin films with strong aptitude for strategic leadership through executive education (at IIM- Lucknow) and exposure to techno-commercial, business development aspect. Effective communication skills- written and verbal along with adaptive mindset.Specialties: Drug Development, Project Portfolio Management, Strategy and Business Development, Cross Functional Team Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Alliance Management, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management

Experience

1. External Partner Management Project Leader

   Novartis

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Establishes, builds and maintains strategic partnerships in the external alliance management space through strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders- Managing overview of projects ongoing at external partners (CMOs/CDMOs)- Driving partner onboarding process, KPI tracking and management reviews- Support contract negotiations and executions with global vendors and drive interactions with global business partners from quality, procurement and legal

Education

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

  Bachelor’s Degree, B.Pharm

  2002 — 2006

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  Senior Leadership Program

  2021 — 2022

• Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - University

  Master’s Degree, M.Pharm, Pharmaceutics

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Formulation
• Drug Delivery
• Product Development
• Transdermal
• R&D
• Topical Medication
• Gmp
• Fda
• Anda
• Pharmaceutics