Ramesh Kumar

About Ramesh Kumar

Infectious Disease Strategist | AMS & OPAT Expert | Driving New Therapy Conversions, Institutional Collaborations & Business GrowthWith nearly two decades in the pharmaceutical industry, I have dedicated my career to advancing healthcare outcomes through science-driven strategies, medical partnerships, and innovative therapeutic solutions.Starting my journey as a Medical Representative in 2005, I’ve worked across diverse segments — Cardio-Diabetic, Ophthalmology, Virology, Oncology, Critical Care, and Specialty Care — before specializing in Infectious Disease Management and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS).At MSD, I had the privilege of representing all major divisions — including Vaccines, Cardio, Critical Care, Fertility, Oncology, and Virology — while leading corporate and institutional KAM strategies. I successfully executed large-scale awareness programs on HPV and cervical cancer prevention through Gardasil 9, collaborating with corporate, school, and medical communities to promote preventive healthcare.In my recent tenure at Orchid Pharma, I drove strategic initiatives in infection management, AMS programs, Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), and new therapy conversions. I worked closely with hospital infection teams, microbiologists, and key opinion leaders, helping institutions transition to more effective antimicrobial protocols and implement AMS frameworks.Currently, as Scientific Key Accounts Manager – Telangana at Mankind Pharma, I oversee institutional collaborations across private and corporate hospitals, leading scientific engagement and driving Mankind’s extensive therapeutic portfolio — including Anti-infectives, Cardio-Diabetic, Oncology, Gastrointestinal, Critical Care, CNS, and Nutraceutical divisions.I’m proud to contribute to Mankind’s vision of “Serving Life with Compassion and Innovation,” and its future-driven initiatives such as the BSV–Mankind Thalassemia program, which reflects the company’s commitment to improving accessibility and patient outcomes in complex disease areas.I remain passionate about creating meaningful collaborations between science and clinical practice, ensuring both business excellence and better patient care.

Experience

1. Senior Key Account Manager

   MANKIND PHARMA LTD

   Oct 2025 — Present · Telangana, IN

   Handling key accounts across Telangana’s private medical institutions and corporate multi-specialty hospitals as a Scientific Key Accounts Manager at Mankind Pharma, overseeing the organization’s complete therapeutic and product portfolio.This includes a wide spectrum of divisions such as anti-infectives, antihistamines, cardio-diabetic, gastrointestinal, critical care, oncology, CNS, orthopedics, gynecology, dermatology, nephrology, and nutraceuticals.Responsible for driving scientific engagement, therapy awareness, formulary inclusion, and institutional collaborations across multiple departments to strengthen Mankind’s hospital presence and business growth, while ensuring evidence-based discussions and integrated solutions for clinicians and key stakeholders.

Education

• Indian Institute Of Business Management And Studies

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2008 — 2010