Soumitra Vatsal
Competitive Intelligence & Strategy Expert | R&D & Commercial Insights | Pharma & Biotech
- Role
- Competitive Intelligence Manager at Novartis
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Soumitra Vatsal
I am a Competitive Intelligence and Strategy Expert with 12+ years of experience in global pharmaceutical consulting and biopharma. My expertise lies in synthesizing complex scientific, clinical, and commercial data into actionable insights that guide R&D, commercial, and legal decision-making.I have delivered CI across the pharma value chain; from early pipeline assessments, patent landscape monitoring, and clinical trial intelligence to launch readiness and lifecycle management. My work spans hematology, oncology, immunology, rheumatology, and infectious diseases, with a strong focus on global markets (US, EU, Canada, APAC).Skilled in leveraging advanced CI tools, I specialize in developing Key Intelligence Topics & Questions (KITs/ KIQs), conducting primary and secondary research, and leading competitor readiness workshops.I thrive at the intersection of science and strategy, partnering with cross-functional teams to anticipate market shifts, identify risks and opportunities, and shape therapeutic area strategies.
Experience
Competitive Intelligence Manager
Feb 2021 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Led CI for a potential billion-dollar hematology asset, shaping portfolio strategy across multiple geographies-Delivered clinical trial, regulatory, and competitor intelligence to R&D and commercial teams, informing pipeline and launch decisions-Spearheaded global CI workshops and congress coverage, producing actionable insights for global stakeholders-Developed a cross-team CI portal, improving access to real-time intelligence and collaboration efficiency.
Education
Indian School of Business
Applied Business Analytics, Business Analytics
DAV, JVM, Shyamali, Ranchi.
Senior secondary, 11th and 12th, Biology and Maths
2002 — 2004
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharmaceuticals
2006 — 2012
Skills
- Lifesciences
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Pharmacology
- Market Research
- Clinical Trials
- Oncology
- Market Analysis
- Pharmaceutical Research
- Competitive Intelligence
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