I am a passionate & goal-oriented business professional who approaches everything in an organized manner with meticulous attention to detail. I bring a solid foundation in strategic planning, marketing, and business development in the Pharma industry, and I’ve navigated growth complexities with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Management with a focus on Leadership & Digital Marketing, and I actively seek opportunities where I can apply the latest academic insights to drive innovative solutions, foster growth, and contribute to organizational success in a collaborative environment.

urvi shah

I am a passionate & goal-oriented business professional who approaches everything in an organized manner with meticulous attention to detail. I bring a solid foundation in strategic planning, marketing, and business development in the Pharma industry, and I’ve navigated growth complexities with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Management with a focus on Leadership & Digital Marketing, and I actively seek opportunities where I can apply the latest academic insights to drive innovative solutions, foster growth, and contribute to organizational success in a collaborative environment.

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I am a passionate & goal-oriented business professional who approaches everything in an organized manner with meticulous attention to detail. I bring a solid foundation in strategic planning, marketing, and business development in the Pharma industry, and I’ve navigated growth complexities with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.

I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Management with a focus on Leadership & Digital Marketing, and I actively seek opportunities where I can apply the latest academic insights to drive innovative solutions, foster growth, and contribute to organizational success in a collaborative environment.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Founder & Director at KiddiesYoga / Sarvam Wellness
April 1, 2015 - July 1, 2024
Launched KiddiesYoga in India and later established Sarvam Wellness in Singapore, creating a platform to adopt yoga and life skills for health and wellbeing; designed training programs for adults, young adults, children, and pregnant women; built collaborations with educational institutes and NGOs in India and Singapore.
Manager, Business Development at Wockhardt Limited
July 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
Led a diverse, high-value portfolio including Biosimilars, Novel Molecules, Vaccines, and patented products; drove strategic growth through global collaborations, deal structuring, and negotiations; independently managed strategic in-licensing of a Self-Injection Device and contributed to market entry strategies and launches; fostered cross-functional coordination and launched the New Product Development Planning Process.
Associate Manager (New Product Initiatives) – Marketing and Business Development at Biocon Limited
May 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011
Led All India Business Development for new products; expanded the product portfolio through partnerships with 16 companies; established long-term client relationships via networking, presentations, negotiations, and contracts; orchestrated strategic collaborations with Abbott, Fresenius Kabi, Merck, Bayer, Zydus Pharma, Galderma, and Ranbaxy; earned an out-of-turn promotion.
Senior Executive - Corporate Affairs and Strategic Business Planning at Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ltd
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2011
Key contributor to India’s first generic recombinant Teriparatide launch in a Pen Device; led global mergers and acquisitions; managed end-to-end New Product Development, including in-licensing, out-licensing, loan licensing, co-marketing, and co-development; represented the organization in global client relations and branding activities; expanded partnerships with Abbott, Pfizer, J&J, and Novartis; engaged with government bodies to secure grants, and led CSR programs; managed a 3-member BD team achieving 150% of revenue targets (INR 23 crores).
Experimental Officer – Biotechnology Department at Covance Laboratories
May 1, 2007 - November 1, 2007
Liaised between clients and internal teams; managed clinical studies, ensured compliance, and delivered precise reports; served as primary client contact for Merck and BMS for monitoring and reporting of clinical studies.

Education

Masters of Business Management (Specialization Digital Marketing) at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Management at Ahmedabad Management Association, IPI
June 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Masters in Pharmacology and Biotechnology at Sheffield Hallam University, UK
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Bachelors in Biochemistry at M.G. Science, Gujarat University, India
July 1, 2002 - July 1, 2005

Qualifications

Yoga Teacher Training Certification (500 Hour)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Growth Facilitator Training
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Bio2Work Graduate Employability Training Program
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing