Siddhartha Prakash Email & Phone Number

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

-Lead, plan and manage WIPO's Global Health Work on Intellectual Property (IP), Trade and Health.-Manage innovative initiatives and projects addressing issues related to global health and access to health technologies.-Develop conceptual approaches and policy frameworks to advance cooperation activities between WIPO, WHO and WTO and manage the preparation of technical reports.-Lead proactive engagement with governmental, NGO, industry and other stakeholders to advance evidence based… Show more -Lead, plan and manage WIPO's Global Health Work on Intellectual Property (IP), Trade and Health.-Manage innovative initiatives and projects addressing issues related to global health and access to health technologies.-Develop conceptual approaches and policy frameworks to advance cooperation activities between WIPO, WHO and WTO and manage the preparation of technical reports.-Lead proactive engagement with governmental, NGO, industry and other stakeholders to advance evidence based policies and projects related to IP, global health challenges and solutions.-Design and develop processes and mechanisms for improved horizontal collaboration across WIPO to promote a coordinated approach to addressing global health issues. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Director, Geneva, Switzerland and India Offices-Advised governments, UN agencies, pharma companies and NGOs on global health policies, projects and partnerships in Geneva and India.-Worked on intellectual property, access to healthcare, pandemic preparedness, digital health, universal health coverage, antimicrobial resistance, communicable and non-communicable diseases.-Implemented public private partnerships to address the barriers across the continuum of care including a lack of… Show more Director, Geneva, Switzerland and India Offices-Advised governments, UN agencies, pharma companies and NGOs on global health policies, projects and partnerships in Geneva and India.-Worked on intellectual property, access to healthcare, pandemic preparedness, digital health, universal health coverage, antimicrobial resistance, communicable and non-communicable diseases.-Implemented public private partnerships to address the barriers across the continuum of care including a lack of screening, awareness, diagnosis, treatment, affordability and poor supply chains.-Advised clients (Health Action International) on practical ways to implement the WHO Diabetes Compact in Africa by strengthening health systems, pooled procurement and use of drones.-Piloted Tele-medicine projects with NGOs to provide primary healthcare to migrant workers in India during the Covid-19 lockdowns using mobile vans and M-Health.-Assessed the impact of the Nagoya Protocol on access to human pathogens during emergencies.-Mobilized USD 2.5 million from governments, industry and academia to establish a global centre of excellence for sustainable antibiotic manufacturing in India to meet global procurement standards.-Partnered with Governments, AMR Industry Alliance, WIPO, WHO and UNEP to reduce the environmental contribution to the spread of antimicrobial resistance within a One Health approach. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

World Health Organization, Project Manager, Geneva, (2017 - 2018)Managed digital health projects to measure compliance with smoke free legislation and tobacco advertising bans in seven countries. This included being responsible for:-Establishment of an expert advisory group and consultation meetings to review project design.-Liaison with WHO regional offices and country teams on regional and national NCD programs.-Coordination with collaborating centers, health ministries and… Show more World Health Organization, Project Manager, Geneva, (2017 - 2018)Managed digital health projects to measure compliance with smoke free legislation and tobacco advertising bans in seven countries. This included being responsible for:-Establishment of an expert advisory group and consultation meetings to review project design.-Liaison with WHO regional offices and country teams on regional and national NCD programs.-Coordination with collaborating centers, health ministries and international agencies.-Development of survey questionnaire, protocol, sampling design, survey indicators and analysis.-Recruitment and training of data collectors in seven pilot countries.-Testing if crowd sourcing can provide a cost effective alternative for monitoring NCDs.-Development of the proto-type technology platform and mobile application for conducting the traditional and crowd sourcing surveys.-Implementation of a project management plan with clear milestones and deliverables.-Disbursement of USD 1.5 million grant and coordination with Bloomberg Philanthropies. Show less

New Delhi Area, India

Managed 2030 Water Resources Group’s programs in North India. This included:-Managed multi-stakeholder projects to address water and sanitation challenges in India. -Assessed the feasibility of low cost technology transfer partnerships between European water experts and Indian small and medium enterprises to for decentralized water treatment solutions.-Developed PPP models for the private sector to increase the functioning and operational efficiency of sewage treatment plants and… Show more Managed 2030 Water Resources Group’s programs in North India. This included:-Managed multi-stakeholder projects to address water and sanitation challenges in India. -Assessed the feasibility of low cost technology transfer partnerships between European water experts and Indian small and medium enterprises to for decentralized water treatment solutions.-Developed PPP models for the private sector to increase the functioning and operational efficiency of sewage treatment plants and solid waste management projects.-Commissioned hydro-economic studies to close the water demand-supply gap in India.-Scaled up community based water resource management projects to promote groundwater recharge, water use efficiency in agriculture and climate smart solutions in drought prone regions. Show less

New Delhi Area, India

-Contributed to the development and execution of the India Health Strategy as senior management. -Partnered with the WHO and Indian government’s national TB Control program to roll out a conditional drug access pilot to treat multi-drug resistance TB among the poor.-Developed innovative business partnerships and access programs with UNICEF and social marketing NGOs to expand access to women’s hygiene products for low income groups. -Leveraged clinical and health economics data to… Show more -Contributed to the development and execution of the India Health Strategy as senior management. -Partnered with the WHO and Indian government’s national TB Control program to roll out a conditional drug access pilot to treat multi-drug resistance TB among the poor.-Developed innovative business partnerships and access programs with UNICEF and social marketing NGOs to expand access to women’s hygiene products for low income groups. -Leveraged clinical and health economics data to develop the business case for the introduction of innovative drugs, devices and diagnostics into national health formularies. -Drafted policy papers and led industry dialogues with governments to address market access barriers to growth for the med tech industry including price controls and regulatory challenges.-Represented the pharmaceutical industry in intergovernmental committees and trade associations to address key barriers to healthcare delivery through the promotion of health seeking behavior, training healthcare professionals and universal health coverage. Show less

New Delhi

-As Director, Corporate Affairs, developed a strategic vision for the department and managed large teams to implement public private partnerships to expand access to medical devices.-Managed several projects with NGOs and state governments to expand access to new diagnostics.-Contributed to the formulation of India's national medical devices policy and led industry representations to government on regulatory and market access challenges facing importers. -Developed innovative… Show more -As Director, Corporate Affairs, developed a strategic vision for the department and managed large teams to implement public private partnerships to expand access to medical devices.-Managed several projects with NGOs and state governments to expand access to new diagnostics.-Contributed to the formulation of India's national medical devices policy and led industry representations to government on regulatory and market access challenges facing importers. -Developed innovative financing models through access programs with NGOs and risk sharing agreements with insurance companies.-Piloted innovative projects to promote the prevention, detection and management of Diabetes through strengthening the entire continuum of care from primary, secondary to tertiary care levels.-Leveraged the US-India CEO Forum to bring governments and private sector together to develop a high level policy dialogue on public private partnerships to address non-communicable diseases. -Advised the Ministry of Health and industry bodies towards developing an appropriate policy framework for companies to support the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). -Led CSR projects to help reduce farmer suicides in Maharashtra through investing in low cost, drought resistant and climate smart agricultural practices. Show less

Mumbai

-As part of the India Leadership Team, developed new business models for Pfizer to support the MDGs through adopting corporate policies that were socially responsible and commercially viable.-Led strategic alliances with NGOs, USAID and state governments to pilot innovative public-private partnerships to reduce infant and maternal mortality in India through improved health and nutrition.-Piloted community pharmacies in collaboration with micro-finance institutions to provide a… Show more -As part of the India Leadership Team, developed new business models for Pfizer to support the MDGs through adopting corporate policies that were socially responsible and commercially viable.-Led strategic alliances with NGOs, USAID and state governments to pilot innovative public-private partnerships to reduce infant and maternal mortality in India through improved health and nutrition.-Piloted community pharmacies in collaboration with micro-finance institutions to provide a combination of basic health insurance and low cost CVD, Cancer and Diabetes drugs to the poor.-Leveraged clinical and economic data to support the successful integration of Pfizer’s new vaccines into national immunization programs.-Partnered with NGOs to implement patient access programs for Pfizer’s patented cancer drugs.-Led stakeholder engagement efforts on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry to promote win-win outcomes for IP, Innovation and Access to medicines in collaboration with NGOs and USPTO. -As an industry thought leader, developed policy papers on compulsory licensing and the national pharmaceutical pricing policy on behalf of the Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India. Show less

Gurgaon, India

- Developed the Social Sector Practice in India as a Senior Manager. Leveraged my extensive experience and personal contacts in the international development sector to generate business and prepare successful bids for government tenders. - Built and mentored a specialized team spread across the country to provide the central and state governments with analytical and advisory services related to health, education, environment, food security, livelihoods, and disaster management. -… Show more - Developed the Social Sector Practice in India as a Senior Manager. Leveraged my extensive experience and personal contacts in the international development sector to generate business and prepare successful bids for government tenders. - Built and mentored a specialized team spread across the country to provide the central and state governments with analytical and advisory services related to health, education, environment, food security, livelihoods, and disaster management. - Developed innovative ways to outsource healthcare delivery to the private sector through Public Private Partnership (PPP) frameworks to streamline and efficiently manage healthcare service delivery in the rural areas. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Advised governments, UN agencies, academia and NGOs on global health policies, projects and partnerships to strengthen health systems, intellectual property and innovation in Africa.-Advised country teams and health ministries on the inclusion of traditional medicines used to treat the opportunistic infections related to HIV/AIDS into Multi Country AIDS Programs.-Helped to establish the Global Research Alliance to promote the protection and scientific validation of traditional… Show more -Advised governments, UN agencies, academia and NGOs on global health policies, projects and partnerships to strengthen health systems, intellectual property and innovation in Africa.-Advised country teams and health ministries on the inclusion of traditional medicines used to treat the opportunistic infections related to HIV/AIDS into Multi Country AIDS Programs.-Helped to establish the Global Research Alliance to promote the protection and scientific validation of traditional medicines used to treat HIV/AIDS. -Provided technical assistance to South Asian and East African governments for the inclusion of traditional knowledge into India’s 10th Five Year Plan and Uganda’s poverty reduction strategy.-Advised African governments and local innovators on the formulation of national legislation to protect their medicinal knowledge and innovations. -Led strategic partnerships with WIPO, scientists, communities and NGOs to incorporate benefit sharing models into national health and agricultural policies. -Partnered with the FAO to promote organic farming technologies to increase agricultural productivity and food security. -Managed African Virtual University and Global Development Learning Network to promote South-South Cooperation between academics, NGOs and policy makers in Asia and Africa. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

-Assessed the implications of the WTO Agreements for public health policies and undertook extensive research on intellectual property, biodiversity and access to essential medicines. -Drafted WTO working papers on the relationship between trade and environmental agreements (TRIPS and CBD) which have since been used by delegates in ongoing trade negotiations. -Represented the WTO at inter-governmental meetings and helped to set up the WIPO Inter-Governmental Committee on Traditional… Show more -Assessed the implications of the WTO Agreements for public health policies and undertook extensive research on intellectual property, biodiversity and access to essential medicines. -Drafted WTO working papers on the relationship between trade and environmental agreements (TRIPS and CBD) which have since been used by delegates in ongoing trade negotiations. -Represented the WTO at inter-governmental meetings and helped to set up the WIPO Inter-Governmental Committee on Traditional Medicinal Knowledge and Genetic Resources. -Developed public-private partnerships to balance the interests of pharmaceutical companies and chronic disease patients through the UNCTAD Bio-Trade Initiative. -Organized high level conferences to promote a multilateral dialogue on trade and development among stakeholders from Asia, Africa and Latin America. Show less