Vimal K Sharma

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ABOUT VIMAL K SHARMA

Experience Summary: Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Market Research (Current)Experienced healthcare professional specializes in qualitative market research techniques to inform strategic pricing, market access, and reimbursement decisions for pharmaceuticals in the US. Skill Highlights:• Qualitative market access and pricing reimbursement research • Project management and Co-management• Deck development (PSA, PRMA, value messaging, analog analysis, clinical and reimbursement landscape analysis, proposal, and kick-off) • Discussion guide, database, and target product profile (TPP) development • Interview moderation with key decision makers• Data retrieval and analysis from different scientific database including Bloomberg• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Qualtrics Software • Mentorship of junior consultants / analystsTechnical expertise and Key skills: • Qualitative research experience - Pricing and reimbursement research (US and EU), value assessments, value proposition development and market assessments • Role as project manager - Client interaction, team management, and preparation, review and assist in development of deliverables, discussion guides, moderation, databases, and miscellaneous data creation depending on client / project needs• Role as co-project manager – Lead and assist team leads and managers in the development of client deliverables and management of project team.• Role as a moderator - Conduct qualitative interviews with payers (pharmacy and medical directors), physicians, KOL, HPDs\', clinical pharmacists, practice managers, and nurse practitioners. • Role as mentor – Regularly interact and train junior consultants / market analysts on aspects pertaining to primary and secondary qualitative market research.• Therapeutic areas covered by projects and consulting: oncology, CNS disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hematology, orphan / ultra-orphan diseases, nephrology, drug-device combination products, etc. • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, equally efficient in a collaborative environment and routinely work with cross-functional team members. • Basic knowledge of contracting, gross-to-net (GTN), and triangulation model development.