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EDUCATION

The University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh Medical School
Sept 2020May 2024

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

Honours' Dissertation Title - Navigating the Complexities of Human Brucella canis Infections: Scoping Review of Global Clinical evidence on Clinical Presentation, Diagnostics, Treatment, & Epidemiological Pattern

WORK EXPERIENCE

Alkem Laboratories - Mumbai, India
July 2023Sept 2023

Intern - Medical Department (Medical Affairs & Clinical Research)

  • Designed a preclinical trial proposal for innovative gastroenterology therapy 'ALDP_025,' developing in-vitro/in-vivo models & optimizing trial timelines, resulting in board approval for next-phase research.
  • Spearheaded the development of Denosumab promotional literature by conducting a systematic literature review & statistical analysis, reducing project delivery time by 20%.
  • Refined Bevacizumab Phase 4 clinical protocols, aligning cross-functional team inputs, & conducted site initiation visits (SIVs) across major institutions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Engaged in SIVs across multiple cities, demonstrating meticulous attention to overseeing SIV documents & procedures. 
Wockhardt UK - Wrexham, UK
June 2022Aug 2022

Intern - R&D, Regulatory Affairs & Drug Safety, Quality Assurance, Operations Excellence Departments

  • Streamlined regulatory submissions by drafting product characteristics & patient leaflets compliant with MHRA & EMA,
    improving first-pass approval rates.
  • Developed 5+ Standard Operating Procedures & pharmacovigilance agreements, enhancing operational compliance
    by 30%.
  • Conducted quality assurance activities, including analytical testing (HPLC, pH, osmolality), reducing batch testing time by 15%.
  • Facilitated production process improvements by auditing GMP protocols & providing actionable insights, increasing output
    efficiency by 20%.
Serum Institute of India Private Limited - Pune, India
June 2021Aug 2021

Intern - Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance Department

  • Supported vaccine development by aligning 4 study protocols with NDCTR, MHRA, & FDA guidelines, ensuring seamless regulatory submissions.
  • Reviewed case reports & safety documentation, improving pharmacovigilance reporting accuracy by 15%.
  • Participated in the design & implementation of investigator brochures & informed consent forms, expediting trial readiness by 10%.

Publications

  • Original research paper [First Author] (Dapagliflozin/Linagliptin FDC Phase 3 trial)
  • Narrative Review Article [First author] (TNBC)
  • Review Article [First Author] (Immuno-Oncology Clinical trial End - Points)
  • Narrative Review Article (Linagliptin)

Achievements & Associations

  • Awards - GENDER.ED Undergraduate Feminist Trailblazer Award (2024), Equate Scotland Student STEMinist of the Year
    (2023/24), ISPE Emerging Leader’s Award (2023), Edinburgh Leadership Award (2021 - 2024), Saltire Awards (2022 - 2024)
  • Associations & Certifications - ISPE UK (Women in Pharma, Emerging Leaders), British Pharmacological Society; WHO
  • Leadership Roles - President [Edinburgh University Women in STEM Society], UG School Representative [Deanery of Biomedical Sciences], Member [Senatus Academicus]