Lead the Product Innovation & Nutrition Science team through every stage of development, from ideation to market launch.

- Led strategy and development for new and improved nutritional products from concept to commerce for the country’s top brands including Fortune 500 CPG companies- Reviewed scientific literature, identify, and evaluate novel ingredients for multiple product categories- Monitor key market trends to identify whitespace opportunities and present compelling product ideas to potential customers- Designed, executed toxicity, pre-clinical, and clinical/pharmacokinetic studies and analyzed data outcomes to substantiate product structure/function claims - Evaluated safety & toxicity data for New Dietary Ingredients (NDIs) or Self-Affirmed GRAS applications- Acted as a probiotic science liaison for testing and clinical efficacy, and translates scientific probiotic concepts to range of customers- Oversaw new or improved dietary ingredient qualification with cross functional teams such as supply chain, quality control, analytical laboratories, and regulatory - Collaborated with external vendors to source raw materials/probiotics to initiate product development and ensure delivered performance for innovations meet client requests- Executed product demonstrations, and represented the company at various scientific-regulatory meetings, conferences and industry trade shows to promote its products - Oversaw business development for new leads and project management across USA/India/China

- Advised the graduate and undergraduate students on various pre-clinical and clinical pharmacological studies- Conducted periodic lectures for the undergraduates and graduates on various topics related to Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy- Responsible for maintenance of equipments, inventory controls, ordering of chemicals, maintaining the safe practices in a teaching laboratory- Evaluated and graded undergraduate and graduate students’ theory and practical examination papers

Scientific content development such as - Original research articles- Review articles- Product monographs- Newsletters- Case reports- Scientific booklet- CME kits- Journal summaries- Primary proofing of scientific documents.

- Preparation of Systemic Review articles, Case studies/Technical notes, Clinical study synopsis/reports/Manuscripts, Clinical Trial protocol, Case Report Form (CRF) / Subject Information and Informed Consent Form (ICF), Clinical research Abstract and Excerpt writing- Providing medical content for Seminars, Discussion Forums, Training Modules, Newsletters and magazines- Conducting weekly presentations/lectures in the organization’s in-house Clinical Research Institute as a core faculty member

- Preparation of clinical trial protocol as per standard regulatory guidelines such as USFDA, EMEA, ANVISA, TGA, Health Canada- Providing scientific Inputs on the Clinical Study Design- Pharmacokinetic Analysis using WIN-NONLIN software- Preparation of pharmacokinetic report- Communication with the international/domestic clients with respect to the overall progress of the clinical study- Regular updation and tracking of all the projects of the clients handled- Coordinating with internal departments for regulatory/sponsor queries with respect to bio-study