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EDUCATION

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

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology - First Class Honours

Specialized in Oncology, Cardiovascular Diseases & Reproductive Toxicology.

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

Symbiosis International School (Pune)
Aug 2018Jun 2020

International Baccalaureate

Specialisation: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology

IB Grade: 40/45

Villa Theresa High School (Mumbai)
June 2006May 2018

ICSE

Biology - 97%; Chemistry - 96%; Maths, 94%; Physics - 89%

WORK EXPERIENCE

Imperial College London
July 2024February 2025

Researcher

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

  • First Author, Original Research Paper – Dapagliflozin/Linagliptin FDC (Phase 3 RCT), 2023
  • First Author, Narrative Review – Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (Nature), 2024
  • First Author, Systematic Review – Immuno-Oncology Clinical Trial Endpoints & Biostatistics, 2025
  • Narrative Review – Linagliptin, 2023

Leadership

  1. President – Edinburgh University Women in STEM Society (2023 - 2024)
  • Represented 34,000 students at the university level, advocating for diversity and inclusion in STEM.
  • Designed and implemented a mentorship program, providing guidance to 450 mentees and 300 mentors, fostering early-career development

  • Collaborated with Deans and senior faculty to develop a Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit, driving structural and policy reforms across the University.

2. Undergraduate School Representative – Deanery of Biomedical Sciences (2022 - 2023)

  • Represented over 1,000 students in academic policy discussions and decision-making processes.
  • Contributed as a Member of the Board of Studies and the Learning and Teaching Committee, focusing on support for international students facing academic challenges due to language barriers.

  • Led initiatives to improve student-staff relations, enhance feedback mechanisms, and organize workshops aimed at equipping students with transferable industry skills.

3. Member of Senatus Academicus (2022 - 2023)

  • Served as a member of the university's highest teaching body, contributing to the curriculum transformation program and representing students from the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

Awards

  • GENDER.ED Undergraduate Feminist Trailblazer Award (2024) – Recognized for university-wide leadership in advancing gender equity in STEM.
  • Equate Scotland Student STEMinist of the Year (2023/24) – Awarded for impactful contributions to diversity initiatives in STEM across both university and wider academic communities.
  • ISPE Emerging Leaders Award (2023) – Recognized for outstanding academic excellence and contributions to pharmaceutical leadership as a university student, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing the field.
  • Edinburgh Leadership Award (2021–2024) – Successfully completed a multi-year leadership development program focused on enhancing communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
  • Saltire Awards (2022–2024) – Honored for exceptional contributions to community engagement, volunteering, and student leadership.

Certifications & Associations

  1. Certifications
  • Google Professional Certificate - Data Analytics
  • WHO – Ethics and Review of Interventional Clinical Research, Research Ethics, Vaccine Safety Basics.
  • University of Michigan – Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice.
  • NIDA Clinical Trials Network – GCP Training.

2. Professional Associations

  • International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE UK) – Women in Pharma & Emerging Leaders.
  • British Pharmacological Society – Active Member.

IT Skills

  • Statistical & Data Analysis: Power BI, R Studio, SQL, Tableau

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook.