Shaishav Panchal
New Products Associate Director - Global Health Programs @Novartis
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WORK HISTORY
New Products Associate Director - Global Health Programs @Novartis
Hyderabad, IN
Led insight generation with internal and external stakeholders to shape business strategies for early assets in the Global Health portfolio.Co-developed early access and pricing strategies for pipeline products (from NIBR to GDD), in close collaboration with NIBR, Patient Access (PAS) and the Health System Strengthening (HSS) Center of Excellence, ensuring smooth later transition to the Value & Access team.Acted as primary contact for collaboration with NIBR and HSS, driving integrated early patient access and pricing strategies.Translated clinical, societal and local market insights into product adaptations that better address population and country-specific needs.Partnered with global and local medical and clinical development teams to provide clinical and patient-oriented insights that informed development programs and life-cycle plans, optimizing access and societal impact.Worked with New Products Director (NPD) to support/lead milestone transition decisions in NIBR and GDD and to ensure strong strategic fit of drug research activities with Global Health priorities.Liaised with key CPOs to secure country/regional input into program strategy; coordinated medical insights and patient perspectives via advocacy groups, patient advisory boards and market research.Collaborated with NPD, NIBR and GDD to design and refine Target Product Profiles (TPPs) and early forecasts.Supported the Global Leprosy team to improve access to Single Dose Rifampicin Post-Exposure Prophylaxis through innovative access solutions.Took on a stretch assignment with International Medical Affairs, contributing to Integrated Evidence Planning to strengthen data generation and decision-making.
EDUCATION
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat
MBBS, Medicine
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Community Medicine
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development, Rural Development
ABOUT SHAISHAV PANCHAL
Public Health professional with 13+ years of experience across public and private sectors, focused on access, medical affairs, public affairs, new products, and early access planning. I work at the intersection of Non-Communicable Diseases, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, and Neglected Tropical Diseases, building partnerships that expand access and improve outcomes for underserved populations.I specialize in stakeholder engagement and advocacy (especially with governments and public sector partners), early access strategy and forecasting, and Target Product Profile (TPP) development for early portfolio assets. My work includes leading market research and patient insights, driving data and digital initiatives, and contributing to the evidence base with 10+ publications.Solution-oriented and impact-driven, I focus on designing sustainable, innovative models that align healthcare ecosystems with data and digital tools. I am a continuous learner with a postgraduate degree in Preventive Medicine (Public Health) and a diploma in Rural Development, and I thrive in cross-functional, multi-stakeholder environments.
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