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The ‘Amazonization’ of Healthcare
Inside this Issue
1. The 'Amazonization' of Healthcare by Salil Kallianpur
Amazon's drive...
Managing Or Gardening? Great Managers Are Like Gardeners: Cultivating Growth in Teams
A great manager is not just a leader; they...
Astra Zeneca Tops Indian Pharma in New Introductions 2024
Analysis of Indian Pharmaceutical Market (IPM) – 2024
This data...
Mounjaro Shows Heart-Health Benefits in Major Diabetes Study
In a significant development for diabetes and cardiovascular care,...
PM-JAY – Low Hanging Fruit for Healthcare Fraud?
PM-JAY is already attracting systematic fraud and abuse, and...
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The chemist shop—jammed between a chai stall and a...
Indian Oncology: An Unasked Question, the Challenges Ahead
A Brief History of Scale and an Unasked Question
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Are Quick Remedies Keeping Patients Away from Doctors?
The recent Mint Lounge analysis captured a striking consumer...
From Tragedy to Trust: What the CDCSO Can Learn from Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey
Abstract
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evolved from...
Biocon’s Landmark Succession Planning: Claire Mazumdar is the Future Leader
In a landmark decision for India’s biotechnology sector, Kiran...
Do Retail Pharmacies Really Care about Patients?
The chemist shop—jammed between a chai stall and a...
Indian Oncology: An Unasked Question, the Challenges Ahead
A Brief History of Scale and an Unasked Question
In...
Are Quick Remedies Keeping Patients Away from Doctors?
The recent Mint Lounge analysis captured a striking consumer...
From Tragedy to Trust: What the CDCSO Can Learn from Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey
Abstract
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evolved from...
Biocon’s Landmark Succession Planning: Claire Mazumdar is the Future Leader
In a landmark decision for India’s biotechnology sector, Kiran...
Do Retail Pharmacies Really Care about Patients?
The chemist shop—jammed between a chai stall and a...
Indian Oncology: An Unasked Question, the Challenges Ahead
A Brief History of Scale and an Unasked Question
In...
Are Quick Remedies Keeping Patients Away from Doctors?
The recent Mint Lounge analysis captured a striking consumer...
From Tragedy to Trust: What the CDCSO Can Learn from Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey
Abstract
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evolved from...
Biocon’s Landmark Succession Planning: Claire Mazumdar is the Future Leader
In a landmark decision for India’s biotechnology sector, Kiran...
Do Retail Pharmacies Really Care about Patients?
The chemist shop—jammed between a chai stall and a...
Indian Oncology: An Unasked Question, the Challenges Ahead
A Brief History of Scale and an Unasked Question
In...
Are Quick Remedies Keeping Patients Away from Doctors?
The recent Mint Lounge analysis captured a striking consumer...
From Tragedy to Trust: What the CDCSO Can Learn from Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey
Abstract
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evolved from...
Biocon’s Landmark Succession Planning: Claire Mazumdar is the Future Leader
In a landmark decision for India’s biotechnology sector, Kiran...
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Sales Readiness For Trainers and Reps – Improve Effectiveness In A New Pharma World
Last week, I was in a meeting with the...
From Collapse to Catalyst: Orchid Pharma’s Innovation-Led Phoenix Rise and the AMR Challenge
Opening Frame: The "Silent" Pandemic Meets Strategic Grit
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The Strait of Hormuz—Why Geopolitics Is Now Core to India’s Healthcare Strategy
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to...
5 L&D Megatrends
2017 Learning and Development Special Issue. Articles by K. Hariram, Diksha Fouzdar and Vivek Hattangadi.
Medical Rep to Chairman & Managing Director – Sunil Attavar’s Success Story
Q 1. Tell us about your journey as a pharma entrepreneur and what made you venture into pharma and stay on in pharma?
My journey started with two good decisions, one- to be a Medical Representative (MR) in Mumbai, which built a strong foundation and the other, to join Helios, a new pharma company, which was like a baptism of fire. Together, they molded me well.
I was promoted as a Front Line Manager (FLM) within a year. And after spending four excellent years in Helios, I joined Group Pharma as Product Manager (PM) and ever since, it’s been an exciting learning experience.Â
I was exposed to Pharma very early in life as my dad was in J L Morison, as part of the promoter-team of Warren Pharma. At home, I was the designated telephone operator and order processing clerk. Those were the days of trunk-calls - calling managers and distributors to note down orders. Hence, I was exposed to the excitement of targets, achievements, deficits and campaigns very early in my life. The idea of ‘work-life balance’ was not in vogue. One would look to their parents who worked long hours with pride making it something you wanted to emulate. Things have changed a lot but I would not trade the decision I made, to get into and stay in Pharma.
Do Retail Pharmacies Really Care about Patients?
The chemist shop—jammed between a chai stall and a...
Indian Oncology: An Unasked Question, the Challenges Ahead
A Brief History of Scale and an Unasked Question
In...
Are Quick Remedies Keeping Patients Away from Doctors?
The recent Mint Lounge analysis captured a striking consumer...
From Tragedy to Trust: What the CDCSO Can Learn from Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey
Abstract
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evolved from...
Biocon’s Landmark Succession Planning: Claire Mazumdar is the Future Leader
In a landmark decision for India’s biotechnology sector, Kiran...
Do Retail Pharmacies Really Care about Patients?
The chemist shop—jammed between a chai stall and a...
Indian Oncology: An Unasked Question, the Challenges Ahead
A Brief History of Scale and an Unasked Question
In...
Are Quick Remedies Keeping Patients Away from Doctors?
The recent Mint Lounge analysis captured a striking consumer...
From Tragedy to Trust: What the CDCSO Can Learn from Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey
Abstract
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evolved from...
Biocon’s Landmark Succession Planning: Claire Mazumdar is the Future Leader
In a landmark decision for India’s biotechnology sector, Kiran...
Do Retail Pharmacies Really Care about Patients?
The chemist shop—jammed between a chai stall and a...
Indian Oncology: An Unasked Question, the Challenges Ahead
A Brief History of Scale and an Unasked Question
In...
Are Quick Remedies Keeping Patients Away from Doctors?
The recent Mint Lounge analysis captured a striking consumer...
From Tragedy to Trust: What the CDCSO Can Learn from Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey
Abstract
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evolved from...
Biocon’s Landmark Succession Planning: Claire Mazumdar is the Future Leader
In a landmark decision for India’s biotechnology sector, Kiran...
Do Retail Pharmacies Really Care about Patients?
The chemist shop—jammed between a chai stall and a...
Indian Oncology: An Unasked Question, the Challenges Ahead
A Brief History of Scale and an Unasked Question
In...
Are Quick Remedies Keeping Patients Away from Doctors?
The recent Mint Lounge analysis captured a striking consumer...
From Tragedy to Trust: What the CDCSO Can Learn from Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey
Abstract
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evolved from...
Biocon’s Landmark Succession Planning: Claire Mazumdar is the Future Leader
In a landmark decision for India’s biotechnology sector, Kiran...
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Do Retail Pharmacies Really Care about Patients?
The chemist shop—jammed between a chai stall and a...
Indian Oncology: An Unasked Question, the Challenges Ahead
A Brief History of Scale and an Unasked Question
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Are Quick Remedies Keeping Patients Away from Doctors?
The recent Mint Lounge analysis captured a striking consumer...
From Tragedy to Trust: What the CDCSO Can Learn from Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey
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