Rupin Dhamankar

About Rupin Dhamankar

You don’t struggle with the science.You struggle with making it influence decisions.In Medical Affairs, being right is expected.Being influential is rare.That’s what separates those who present data… from those who shape outcomes.I’ve spent nearly two decades in genetics and Medical Affairs, working where scientific credibility meets real-world decisions.Now, I focus on one thing:Helping MSLs and Medical Affairs professionals become voices that stakeholders listen to, trust, and act on.No fluff. No compromise on integrity. Just communication that carries weight where it matters.If that’s the direction you’re moving in, you’ll find this useful.Views expressed are my own and do not represent my employer.

Experience

1. Director

   Natera

   Apr 2022 — Present

   As the Director of the Women’s Health Medical Science Liaisons, Rupin leads a team of field-based health care providers to spearhead education on a portfolio of genetic tests for reproductive health care professionals.Key Responsibilities:Strategizing – Drives the execution of medical affairs management strategies to seize growth opportunities, minimize risks, and proactively overcome challenges.Collaborating – Works with executive leadership and senior management to identify, define and launch new product and business development opportunities. Leading – Manages cross-departmental teams with complex projects by establishing clear strategies to overcome complexity and resolve ambiguity. Drives team to complete projects successfully within the expected timeline.Leading – Leads a team of 20 health care professionals including four managers through clear talent hiring, management, and retention strategies plus objective setting, direction, and support.

Education

• St. Xavier's College

  BSc, Life Sciences

  1999 — 2002

• University of Mumbai

  MSc, Life Sciences

  2002 — 2004

• Wayne State University School of Medicine

  MS, Genetic Counseling

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Cancer Genomics
• Team Leadership
• Genetic Testing
• Laboratory
• Cancer
• Molecular Genetics
• Dna Sequencing
• Medical Genetics
• Molecular Biology
• Medical Education
• Project/Case Management
• Genomics
• Biotechnology
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Personalized Medicine
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Genetics
• Cancer Research
• Risk Assessment
• Human Genetics
• Training Students/New Hires
• Facilitating Decision Making
• Genetic Counseling
• Dna
• Expertise in Clinical Genetics
• Networking
• Problem Solving
• Clinical Research
• Pharmacogenetics
• Educating
• Medicine
• Cytogenetics