What does it take to scale a career across the global pharmaceutical industry over 38 years? In this podcast, N. Chandrasekaran, Associate Vice President at NATCO Pharma (Ex-Sandoz, Ex-Novartis, Ex-Biocon), breaks down the unwritten rules of corporate pharma growth, commercial sales team execution, and executive leadership. If you are a Medical Representative (MR), Area Business Manager (ABM), or pharmaceutical professional looking to grow into executive positions, this episode provides a practical blueprint.  Chandrasekaran shares a contrarian take on corporate culture, declaring organization culture a myth and explaining why leadership rests entirely with line managers. He details how to manage remote field teams over Zoom, leverage the 5W blueprint to convert raw effort into sales goals, and apply the golden rule of executive communication: praise in public, critique in private. Looking for a proven pharma sales strategy, a clear career growth plan, or actionable team management advice from top life sciences executives? This detailed discussion covers pharmaceutical commercial operations, MNC vs Indian pharma corporate frameworks, and field force execution metrics.  Learn how to navigate the shift from entry-level medical representative roles to high-level regional manager positions, track field force effort logs without micro-managing, pitch high-priced innovator molecules, and use the 5W framework to align remote field teams over online meetings. Connect with N. Chandrasekaran on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUWJ1UlB4S0w0VWN0OW1sOFI3alUxWHxBR3JiS2Fsc3FfcDdKdXZRUGE1a2xLTjRoYzIwczVuaEg3R2R3cEt2em9GNW13Y0Y1TGpfV0JQeW5WQjBGbURvOEM3cVFvcXZhVWFpdXJnWmo0R2NWdEJNTkJLazdXMzA3NHNf&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fn-chandrasekaran-23b73572%2F&v=Sjdd-qcnz-c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / n-chandrasekaran-23b73572</a>   LISTEN ON PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/game-of-pharma-podcast/id1825092913" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..</a>.Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoeQ8psKel9aZ8CC2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...</a>Website: <a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gameofpharma.com/</a> GAME OF PHARMA NEWSLETTER:Weekly pharma insights delivered to your inboxSubscribe: <a href="https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.com</a> CONNECT WITH HOST - LOKESH SHARMALinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  </a> FOLLOW GAME OF PHARMA:LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ game-of-pharma-podcast</a>  Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ gameofpharma</a>

What does it take to scale a career across the global pharmaceutical industry over 38 years? In this podcast, N. Chandrasekaran, Associate Vice President at NATCO Pharma (Ex-Sandoz, Ex-Novartis, Ex-Biocon), breaks down the unwritten rules of corporate pharma growth, commercial sales team execution, and executive leadership.If you are a Medical Representative (MR), Area Business Manager (ABM), or pharmaceutical professional looking to grow into executive positions, this episode provides a practical blueprint. Chandrasekaran shares a contrarian take on corporate culture, declaring organization culture a myth and explaining why leadership rests entirely with line managers. He details how to manage remote field teams over Zoom, leverage the 5W blueprint to convert raw effort into sales goals, and apply the golden rule of executive communication: praise in public, critique in private.Looking for a proven pharma sales strategy, a clear career growth plan, or actionable team management advice from top life sciences executives? This detailed discussion covers pharmaceutical commercial operations, MNC vs Indian pharma corporate frameworks, and field force execution metrics. Learn how to navigate the shift from entry-level medical representative roles to high-level regional manager positions, track field force effort logs without micro-managing, pitch high-priced innovator molecules, and use the 5W framework to align remote field teams over online meetings.Connect with N. Chandrasekaran on LinkedIn:  / n-chandrasekaran-23b73572  LISTEN ON PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...Website: https://gameofpharma.com/GAME OF PHARMA NEWSLETTER:Weekly pharma insights delivered to your inboxSubscribe: https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.comCONNECT WITH HOST - LOKESH SHARMALinkedIn:  / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  FOLLOW GAME OF PHARMA:LinkedIn:  / game-of-pharma-podcast  Instagram:  / gameofpharma  

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How to Grow from Medical Representative to Pharma Sales Leadership Roles I ft. N. Chandrasekaran I Ep56

How do you survive and dominate an Indian pharma market where 60,000 generic brands launch every single year? Dr. Vijay Charlu (President - India Business, Corona Remedies Limited) breaks down the ultimate playbook for molecule selection, market disruption, and successful brand acquisitions. The rules of the pharmaceutical industry have fundamentally shifted. Traditional marketing is dead, and market disruption is the new norm. In this episode of Game of Pharma, we sit down with Dr. Vijay Charlu to uncover why scaling matters more than product value, how to spot portfolio gaps, and the real reason most private equity pharma acquisitions fail (Hint: It’s not the money). If you are a pharma executive, marketer, entrepreneur, or investor looking to understand the mechanics of the Indian drug market, this masterclass is for you. If you found this breakdown valuable, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell to stay ahead of the curve in the pharma ecosystem! Connect with Dr. Vijay Charlu on LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVDZwVS13WHV1NFFiNzJWUTF6ZnEtT3xBR3JiS2FsV2RBQlhEakhZc0dIWUFaTnhQQS1FejNMRDI3TjNmY3RUVFYtckxZdURIT2V5dTEzOWJST3E5ejFENTRBb2dOZC11MnFqSGFDMDEtVjN3LVhRbUl2WTZKWW5BR3pC&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fvijaycharlu%2F&v=vBt3yHlEI1U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ vijaycharlu </a>  LISTEN ON PODCAST:Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU0V2a3loSFA5NU03Q05EajMtTjZTUnxBR3JiS2FsaEp1dUdPb1hIQVlKbmFTMVVpNGcwR2Z6dUY1RDNjUVNnUEJRa2hiNlNzcWpoRW1nanNCLWprWGt1ak1scDN0alRJVGxpWWlKMlNORkNmaGlpTWZNV1BzeUZVZGlp&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fgame-of-pharma-podcast%2Fid1825092913%3Fl%3Dpt-BR&v=vBt3yHlEI1U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...</a>Spotify: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUi1LQWJlMjdtOXowdTJtZGxNX3hkYXxBR3JiS2FuZWFGOGVud28yVUhjX2lSbWRyTy15b25tcWVLMnoxeDNRTDNEcmxkNGh0Sm10VmZfOU1pSmx5NTVvNHd5andmemNqYUpyWFJobEV0dDZ0Q2daaGNPVDFyNV9NRm1x&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F4EDgDoeQ8psKel9aZ8CC2F&v=vBt3yHlEI1U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...</a> GAME OF PHARMA NEWSLETTER:Weekly pharma insights delivered to your inboxSubscribe: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUkUtVWtHbmdZdkRRU0RIaWJRM1JYTHxBR3JiS2FrR0p0UTN4cjhhSVhLY2lzMUZzQVlxM1hicExkQjRkb01PQWJtSnBjMWhvNEl2dzdHMm82T1F2Q0hLUDhUU0duVW1OMFBsODFmQktJblR2dHZaTTRCbXNXTE5Gdlky&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgame-of-pharma.beehiiv.com%2F&v=vBt3yHlEI1U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.com</a> Host LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  </a> Follow us on social media -  Website : <a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gameofpharma.com/</a>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharm.</a>..LinkedIn : <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / game-of-pharma-podcast </a>

How do you survive and dominate an Indian pharma market where 60,000 generic brands launch every single year? Dr. Vijay Charlu (President - India Business, Corona Remedies Limited) breaks down the ultimate playbook for molecule selection, market disruption, and successful brand acquisitions.The rules of the pharmaceutical industry have fundamentally shifted. Traditional marketing is dead, and market disruption is the new norm. In this episode of Game of Pharma, we sit down with Dr. Vijay Charlu to uncover why scaling matters more than product value, how to spot portfolio gaps, and the real reason most private equity pharma acquisitions fail (Hint: It’s not the money).If you are a pharma executive, marketer, entrepreneur, or investor looking to understand the mechanics of the Indian drug market, this masterclass is for you.If you found this breakdown valuable, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell to stay ahead of the curve in the pharma ecosystem!Connect with Dr. Vijay Charlu on LinkedIn:  / vijaycharlu  LISTEN ON PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...GAME OF PHARMA NEWSLETTER:Weekly pharma insights delivered to your inboxSubscribe: https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.comHost LinkedIn -  / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  Follow us on social media - Website : https://gameofpharma.com/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharm...LinkedIn :  / game-of-pharma-podcast  

How to Scale a Pharma Brand in India How to Stand Out in Generics Market I ft. Dr. Vijay Charlu I Ep55

How did a local Indian health platform secure millions from Japanese giant Mitsubishi, sell a majority stake to Flipkart, and then pull off a historic buyback when global strategies shifted? In this episode of Game of Pharma by Game Of Pharma, host Lokesh sits down with Mr. B.L. Mittal, the legendary founder of SastaSundar. Mr. Mittal cracks open the reality of the Indian healthcare ecosystem, pulling back the curtain on how a business built on "Tech + Empathy" disrupted the complex digital retail pharmacy space. From growing up in rural Rajasthan and unlocking the foundational philosophies of the "Marwari Business Code" to navigating multi-million dollar equity deals, Mr. Mittal's journey is a clinic in masterclass unit economics. He outlines the dangerous landscape where 50% of rural Indian prescriptions are dictated by unqualified practitioners, the tragic personal events that fueled his healthcare vision, and why traditional retail models consistently outperform over-leveraged tech startups. If you want to understand structural risk management, sustainable corporate scaling, and why PharmEasy’s aggressive expansion patterns structuralized a deep decline, this conversation is an absolute necessity. Key Topics Explored: The calculated mechanics behind the historic 10-minute Flipkart-SastaSundar buyback deal.Brand Architecture: Why simple experience-driven taglines disrupt markets faster than premium naming agencies.The Hub and Spoke logistics model that maintains structural profitability without zero-margin inventory.Why Indian pharma spaces under-invest in core R&D compared to global operations like Eli Lilly.Pragmatic advice for early-stage entrepreneurs looking to preserve equity and drive cash-flow longevity. Subscribe to Game Of Pharma for weekly masterclasses with global healthcare pioneers. Formulate your strategies directly via our network profiles. Subscribe for Elite Business & Pharma Insights:  / @gameofpharma-podcast   Connect with on LinkedIn:  / blmittal   LISTEN ON PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/game-of-pharma-podcast/id1825092913" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoeQ8psKel9aZ8CC2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...</a>Website: <a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gameofpharma.com/</a> GAME OF PHARMA NEWSLETTER:Weekly pharma insights delivered to your inboxSubscribe: <a href="https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.com</a> CONNECT WITH HOST - LOKESH SHARMALinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  </a> FOLLOW GAME OF PHARMA:LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / game-of-pharma-podcast  </a>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ gameofpharma</a>

How did a local Indian health platform secure millions from Japanese giant Mitsubishi, sell a majority stake to Flipkart, and then pull off a historic buyback when global strategies shifted?In this episode of Game of Pharma by Game Of Pharma, host Lokesh sits down with Mr. B.L. Mittal, the legendary founder of SastaSundar. Mr. Mittal cracks open the reality of the Indian healthcare ecosystem, pulling back the curtain on how a business built on "Tech + Empathy" disrupted the complex digital retail pharmacy space.From growing up in rural Rajasthan and unlocking the foundational philosophies of the "Marwari Business Code" to navigating multi-million dollar equity deals, Mr. Mittal's journey is a clinic in masterclass unit economics. He outlines the dangerous landscape where 50% of rural Indian prescriptions are dictated by unqualified practitioners, the tragic personal events that fueled his healthcare vision, and why traditional retail models consistently outperform over-leveraged tech startups. If you want to understand structural risk management, sustainable corporate scaling, and why PharmEasy’s aggressive expansion patterns structuralized a deep decline, this conversation is an absolute necessity.Key Topics Explored:The calculated mechanics behind the historic 10-minute Flipkart-SastaSundar buyback deal.Brand Architecture: Why simple experience-driven taglines disrupt markets faster than premium naming agencies.The Hub and Spoke logistics model that maintains structural profitability without zero-margin inventory.Why Indian pharma spaces under-invest in core R&D compared to global operations like Eli Lilly.Pragmatic advice for early-stage entrepreneurs looking to preserve equity and drive cash-flow longevity.Subscribe to Game Of Pharma for weekly masterclasses with global healthcare pioneers.Formulate your strategies directly via our network profiles.Subscribe for Elite Business & Pharma Insights:  / @gameofpharma-podcast  Connect with on LinkedIn:  / blmittal  LISTEN ON PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...Website: https://gameofpharma.com/GAME OF PHARMA NEWSLETTER:Weekly pharma insights delivered to your inboxSubscribe: https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.comCONNECT WITH HOST - LOKESH SHARMALinkedIn:  / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  FOLLOW GAME OF PHARMA:LinkedIn:  / game-of-pharma-podcast  Instagram:  / gameofpharma  

Why Tech Startups Fail In Pharma Retail (Sasta Sundar Case Study) I ft. B L Mittal I Ep53

Looking to accelerate your career in the pharmaceutical industry? Discover how to become a successful Medical Representative and fast-track your path to corporate leadership with field-tested sales and marketing strategies from a top industry veteran.  In this exclusive masterclass, M. Megnathan, Senior Vice President at Apex Laboratories, breaks down the complete blueprint for pharma stakeholder management, clinic effectiveness, and out-of-the-box territory execution. Whether you are a B.Pharma student exploring career options, a management graduate looking into pharma marketing, or an active sales executive trying to hit targets in an over-saturated landscape, this masterclass reveals the structural realities of field execution.  Learn the exact scientific communication scripts needed to win the respect of highly qualified doctors, the behavioral techniques required to turn local retail chemists into data partners, and the tactical protocols to leverage stockists for competitor intelligence. Key Discussion Points<ul><li>The psychological shift required to see the Medical Representative role as an elite leadership incubator.</li><li>Why desk-bound corporate management tracks fail without real field sales training roots.</li><li>The Technical Communication Script: Matching the intellectual and scientific baselines of highly qualified doctors.</li><li>The Retail Chemistry Protocol: Extracting clean territory data during precise leisure-hour windows.</li><li>The Stockist Alignment Framework: Harnessing wholesale distribution partners for real-time trade competitor intelligence.</li><li>Out-of-the-Box Adaptation: Survival metrics under the pressure of 60,000+ yearly generic product launches.</li></ul> Connect with M. 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Looking to accelerate your career in the pharmaceutical industry? Discover how to become a successful Medical Representative and fast-track your path to corporate leadership with field-tested sales and marketing strategies from a top industry veteran. In this exclusive masterclass, M. Megnathan, Senior Vice President at Apex Laboratories, breaks down the complete blueprint for pharma stakeholder management, clinic effectiveness, and out-of-the-box territory execution.Whether you are a B.Pharma student exploring career options, a management graduate looking into pharma marketing, or an active sales executive trying to hit targets in an over-saturated landscape, this masterclass reveals the structural realities of field execution. Learn the exact scientific communication scripts needed to win the respect of highly qualified doctors, the behavioral techniques required to turn local retail chemists into data partners, and the tactical protocols to leverage stockists for competitor intelligence.Key Discussion PointsThe psychological shift required to see the Medical Representative role as an elite leadership incubator.Why desk-bound corporate management tracks fail without real field sales training roots.The Technical Communication Script: Matching the intellectual and scientific baselines of highly qualified doctors.The Retail Chemistry Protocol: Extracting clean territory data during precise leisure-hour windows.The Stockist Alignment Framework: Harnessing wholesale distribution partners for real-time trade competitor intelligence.Out-of-the-Box Adaptation: Survival metrics under the pressure of 60,000+ yearly generic product launches. Connect with M. Megnathan on LinkedIn:  / meganathan-mohan-97641b14  LISTEN ON PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...Website: https://gameofpharma.com/GAME OF PHARMA NEWSLETTER:Weekly pharma insights delivered to your inboxSubscribe: https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.comCONNECT WITH HOST - LOKESH SHARMALinkedIn:  / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  FOLLOW GAME OF PHARMA:LinkedIn:  / game-of-pharma-podcast  Instagram:  / gameofpharma  

How to Become a Successful Medical Representative I Step by Step Guide I ft. Mr. Meganathan Mohan I Ep52

What happens when a 16-year Google veteran (who also worked at Microsoft) decides to fix drug discovery with AI? You get Pauling AI, a next-generation molecular simulation platform built to discover the medicines of tomorrow. In this episode of Game of Pharma, Javier, CEO & Founder of Pauling AI and Ex-Technical Director at Google Healthcare & Life Sciences, shares his journey from leading Search, Ads, Supply Chain, and Cloud at Google (with prior experience at Microsoft) to building AI tools that could shape the future of pharmaceutical research. What you'll learn in this episode: → Why Javier left Google after 16 years to bet on biotech AI→ What's actually working in AI drug discovery (vs the hype)→ Why biotech startups adopt AI faster than Big Pharma→ How Pauling AI is reimagining molecular simulation→ The next 5 years of AI in pharma If you're curious about where AI meets drug discovery, this conversation is unmissable. ️ Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoeQ8psKel9aZ8CC2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...</a>️ Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/game-of-pharma-podcast/id1825092913" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...</a>Subscribe to our newsletter:<a href="https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.com</a> --- ABOUT JAVIER:Javier is a technology executive, and entrepreneur. Currently leading Pauling AI, a next-generation molecular simulation platform. Previously: 16 years at Google (Search, Ads, Supply Chain, Cloud). Prior experience at Microsoft and McKinsey. Education: Superior Engineer in Computer Science, Masters in Mathematics (Dropped out of Ph.D. in Mathematics to pursue building software.) ABOUT GAME OF PHARMA:World's leading pharma podcast with 25,000+ subscribers globally. Featuring conversations with the brightest minds in pharmaceuticals. Website:<a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://gameofpharma.com/</a>LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ game-of-pharma-podcast  </a>

What happens when a 16-year Google veteran (who also worked at Microsoft) decides to fix drug discovery with AI?You get Pauling AI, a next-generation molecular simulation platform built to discover the medicines of tomorrow.In this episode of Game of Pharma, Javier, CEO & Founder of Pauling AI and Ex-Technical Director at Google Healthcare & Life Sciences, shares his journey from leading Search, Ads, Supply Chain, and Cloud at Google (with prior experience at Microsoft) to building AI tools that could shape the future of pharmaceutical research.What you'll learn in this episode:→ Why Javier left Google after 16 years to bet on biotech AI→ What's actually working in AI drug discovery (vs the hype)→ Why biotech startups adopt AI faster than Big Pharma→ How Pauling AI is reimagining molecular simulation→ The next 5 years of AI in pharmaIf you're curious about where AI meets drug discovery, this conversation is unmissable.️ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Subscribe to our newsletter: https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.com---ABOUT JAVIER:Javier is a technology executive, and entrepreneur. Currently leading Pauling AI, a next-generation molecular simulation platform.Previously: 16 years at Google (Search, Ads, Supply Chain, Cloud). Prior experience at Microsoft and McKinsey.Education: Superior Engineer in Computer Science, Masters in Mathematics (Dropped out of Ph.D. in Mathematics to pursue building software.)ABOUT GAME OF PHARMA:World's leading pharma podcast with 25,000+ subscribers globally. Featuring conversations with the brightest minds in pharmaceuticals.Website: https://gameofpharma.com/LinkedIn:  / game-of-pharma-podcast  

The AI Tools Finding Tomorrow's Medicines I ft. Javier Tordable, CEO Pauling AI, Ex-Google, Ex-Microsoft I Ep51

Why do US pharma companies struggle in India's generic drug market, and what does the future hold for US-India collaboration? Dr. Marschall Runge, Former CEO of the University of Michigan Medical School and former Board of Directors at Eli Lilly, breaks down the competitive dynamics between US innovation-driven pharma and India's generic drug dominance. In this conversation, we discuss:<ul><li>Why US companies can't compete on generics (and shouldn't try)</li><li>India's untapped opportunity in biosimilars</li><li>The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs model</li><li>US-India pharma partnerships: realistic or wishful thinking?</li><li>How AI will transform healthcare delivery</li><li>Why obesity is the #1 health problem to solve</li><li>The problem with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)</li><li>Healthcare as business vs. common good</li></ul> Dr. Runge's take: "India has excelled at high-quality drugs at low cost. US companies focused on patent drugs with higher margins. But I see tremendous opportunity for collaboration, especially in biosimilars. ABOUT DR. MARSCHALL RUNGE:Dr. Runge is Former CEO of the University of Michigan Medical School and a distinguished physician. He previously served on the Independent Directors at Eli Lilly and is a leading advocate for integrating advanced technology into healthcare systems. His expertise spans academic medicine, pharmaceutical innovation, and healthcare policy.CONNECT WITH DR. RUNGE:LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marschallsrunge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / marschallsrunge  </a> LISTEN ON PODCAST:Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU0RvSG1CWnE1c3l2M3RyYzlBRUgta3xBR3JiS2FuRzZ4NmNMbnJEVEt3NHZRQXZLWUVvNVozV1padmRaYlRZaURTdzlWVHRUdDVUMTZNMWI3TjZJX2J2WVZjU09nRWZCLUhIYk1WblcyWjRLTTc3MGJEc2dkZjFmRXlx&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fgame-of-pharma-podcast%2Fid1825092913%3Fl%3Dpt-BR&v=l65rZMm5xbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...</a>Spotify: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU0U3SmdaWDFFZXcxWTl2TGtIOS1JbHxBR3JiS2FrTnBrOEd0Z1VLQ1ZXWFBpSTkta1NsLXF5eWt3YTR2Zzl4UXo5d0tEbDBVLUt3c0VvVWJwU3lxTHJDcXhQM2FDTkJ1dEJVUDlOaWMxbDRFa2JvUWtWWERIdnhSOW5X&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F4EDgDoeQ8psKel9aZ8CC2F&v=l65rZMm5xbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...</a>Website:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUU83VU5wS3hZRFlob25uWnBZR2s4OXxBR3JiS2FrR2lNQXRCTzJBRFlIMUhmUUJuMFJDSk1NVFVxM1RZaUo4UmltdXZyNEtfb1dHNWpYQmFNNGJienJJeElNWmlNeVMwZks4dGphNkVYc0xPR3hkLUEzSWtYWUJrMEZ2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgameofpharma.com%2F&v=l65rZMm5xbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://gameofpharma.com/</a> GAME OF PHARMA NEWSLETTER:Weekly pharma insights delivered to your inboxSubscribe: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU2VTUmJKQ3ZSbGplRTY1a0w1WWE0QXxBR3JiS2FsNHFab2NkdDdDdVJuNGdUNEp2OFFNa3dMd2NNeVY4X3luZHNtakpjZ0ZNOFFWSlc5SzVPQU1tOEN3Q2FEZlFEUkRkXzRmd2lGYnVqN0JFdEFCSC1YUUpvQjFLeW9z&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgame-of-pharma.beehiiv.com%2F&v=l65rZMm5xbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.com</a> CONNECT WITH HOST - LOKESH SHARMALinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU2pMOWlsMVVCUFFURThTSDhLQk9mMHxBR3JiS2FuVnNsanlqUEIwQVlESVUtLUFVWWs2T1hmUlJVZmJpTlRMcEktcWgwT1ZXSDFwY2M4VEMxN2ZZSTdJUmZ1XzVrX3VyZ0NFSlpSc0dRbVRYZE12Q1ZWejlzYnBSU3g4&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Flokesh-sharma-7250a71a9%2F&v=l65rZMm5xbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  </a> FOLLOW GAME OF PHARMA:LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU09RSnRtTW84eHV0cXNxWXZ5TXFPcHxBR3JiS2FsbmRCNS1zcktCSDJkVkNmOU5xM1hweUNORmNSeHNRNFZYSUljbjg3MWVwQkRrRklMQklsNEVMNGxuRklVdlZiOTJaaDB5RHRoUjdoX0NtVG9wb2hibktZNHV1NkFw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fgame-of-pharma-podcast%2F&v=l65rZMm5xbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / game-of-pharma-podcast</a>  Instagram:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVGxPOVFpSUtzQkFZMHpVYWEtbjVsRXxBR3JiS2FtY0wtQzhCMXctU0wybVpoVmwzajU4V2FtcEpWdjUwbUdZV29jLWdOaWFaTnljNkxoN3lUMlFUbkdvdHNUUHJBZTN0OFRDSTdoamhuZ3NfY0ZkY1RRWF9SQk5FbnM5&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fgameofpharma%2F&v=l65rZMm5xbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">  / gameofpharma </a> Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUUt5V04zemp1OHNSWTdlSERpS05HcnxBR3JiS2FtTkJCZ3dwQ3BvNXpmc3VHZnc3bDlZWUJ5a2NYMmV1aXFFd01za0syb29XYkduUUF1YndTVzA2a01LYm14REVUa2hRUGRsNVNnRURPVGJYdWVXazY5ZTNmclVqWGwx&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgameofpharma.com%2F&v=l65rZMm5xbw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gameofpharma.com</a>

Why do US pharma companies struggle in India's generic drug market, and what does the future hold for US-India collaboration?Dr. Marschall Runge, Former CEO of the University of Michigan Medical School and former Board of Directors at Eli Lilly, breaks down the competitive dynamics between US innovation-driven pharma and India's generic drug dominance.In this conversation, we discuss:Why US companies can't compete on generics (and shouldn't try)India's untapped opportunity in biosimilarsThe Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs modelUS-India pharma partnerships: realistic or wishful thinking?How AI will transform healthcare deliveryWhy obesity is the #1 health problem to solveThe problem with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)Healthcare as business vs. common goodDr. Runge's take: "India has excelled at high-quality drugs at low cost. US companies focused on patent drugs with higher margins. But I see tremendous opportunity for collaboration, especially in biosimilars.ABOUT DR. MARSCHALL RUNGE:Dr. Runge is Former CEO of the University of Michigan Medical School and a distinguished physician. He previously served on the Independent Directors at Eli Lilly and is a leading advocate for integrating advanced technology into healthcare systems.His expertise spans academic medicine, pharmaceutical innovation, and healthcare policy.CONNECT WITH DR. RUNGE:LinkedIn:  / marschallsrunge  LISTEN ON PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...Website: https://gameofpharma.com/GAME OF PHARMA NEWSLETTER:Weekly pharma insights delivered to your inboxSubscribe: https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.comCONNECT WITH HOST - LOKESH SHARMALinkedIn:  / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  FOLLOW GAME OF PHARMA:LinkedIn:  / game-of-pharma-podcast  Instagram:  / gameofpharma  Website: https://gameofpharma.com

Why US Pharma Can't Compete with India's Generics I ft. Dr. Marschall Runge I Ep50

What really makes a pharma brand succeed?Is it the molecule?The marketing budget?Or the people on the ground? In this episode of Leaders of Pharma, we have Sumit Bhattacharjee, who started his journey as a Medical Representative in 1990 and went on to work across Nicholas Piramal, UCB, Dr. Reddy’s, Zydus Cadila, and now Exeltis India. With 36 years of hands on experience, he shares what actually works in pharma marketing→ building trust with doctors, strengthening retailer relationships, empowering field teams, and adapting to the rise of generics and e-pharmacies. This conversation is practical, and rooted in real industry experience. If you are a Medical Representative, Pharma Marketer, or someone trying to understand how this industry truly works,then this episode is for you. Watch the episode and let us know:What do you think matters more in pharma - product, promotion, or people? Guest LinkedIn -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUnJfeTRNVUQxTTgtYnhRbUk3T0hJdXxBR3JiS2FsaTNFT3EwUXBjNk1JOGZKUVg5VE1qbFRSQlpqWWxZZno2UUctSGtZX1RnblNCd18xdUFVVFRKcllaeGNteEdTNkpEWElBREJRS0NXSTFyWHBiOXljUVRpUmptd041&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsumit-bhattacharjee-6b0a8315&v=1EKmVAyHYL8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / sumit-bhattacharjee-6b0a8315  </a> Host LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVEgxbUtMUVVsVW9wNmdCM3I1NUxmZ3xBR3JiS2FuR1VxellrM2hSTTM3TW9yYmllSHZXdUJ6VUJQVGozM1ZMZnNmN2YtQlRKc3BrSEdFSGxYcHllTW1yMGxFellVbU84X0ZFb2daTWhKOGxzSll6bjVQTFBtWjdEaGJ6&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Flokesh-sharma-7250a71a9&v=1EKmVAyHYL8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  </a> Follow us on social media -  Website : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVGpMbXRpZ3daNk1lSEJtRWwwT05KS3xBR3JiS2FuQ09TNEVaNGtwU0dsWVdHS1l3V3FndUFOYk16R19GbXgteXg4aVJYUG15TXdfcXVUMVFIRER3R3JGdENNSG9MTHNPYS11YnFDbnJpZG4teWZCdjlhTFlGUEtHQVpN&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgameofpharma.com%2F&v=1EKmVAyHYL8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gameofpharma.com/</a>Instagram :<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVDk4VmFpVW94QzdqYVFhUGNXLVpIYnxBR3JiS2FuYW5ZOTRKQkgwQVNxWVlENDMxbDBhWW53UW9vNkxERFFqU1JEZWJOaTdEbWF1b2RPV0w4ampqR2lRWVo3UFlyOE5KT1VHQWRWQW9mM2pyakEzaGwxRWlNZkNJV3Zy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fgameofpharma%3Figsh%3DcmlydndldXRyOXJn&v=1EKmVAyHYL8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharm...</a>LinkedIn :  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUWxZRmU5Zm5rTUVYWVBZOGtrVWo0RnxBR3JiS2FtWjdqUW9mb2xYS2xQakd6T0FMZDBiTkVwRWZUZzNhdWJ0d1pYZFNTMnBtVzJkZERBYV8yd1JNT1o1b2o5QmhJTVp5aGFFRVRGdTZCeFlrcGMtVnlodHRJdnFGelZl&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fgame-of-pharma-podcast%2F&v=1EKmVAyHYL8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ game-of-pharma-podcast</a>

What really makes a pharma brand succeed?Is it the molecule?The marketing budget?Or the people on the ground?In this episode of Leaders of Pharma, we have Sumit Bhattacharjee, who started his journey as a Medical Representative in 1990 and went on to work across Nicholas Piramal, UCB, Dr. Reddy’s, Zydus Cadila, and now Exeltis India.With 36 years of hands on experience, he shares what actually works in pharma marketing→ building trust with doctors, strengthening retailer relationships, empowering field teams, and adapting to the rise of generics and e-pharmacies.This conversation is practical, and rooted in real industry experience.If you are a Medical Representative, Pharma Marketer, or someone trying to understand how this industry truly works,then this episode is for you.Watch the episode and let us know:What do you think matters more in pharma - product, promotion, or people?Guest LinkedIn - / sumit-bhattacharjee-6b0a8315  Host LinkedIn -  / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  Follow us on social media - Website : https://gameofpharma.com/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharm...LinkedIn :  / game-of-pharma-podcast  

How Pharma Brands Win in a Competitive Market I ft. Sumit Bhattacharjee I Ep49

What happens when a first-generation entrepreneur who's transformed 500+ brands sits down to expose pharma's biggest secret? Creative Mediocrity. In this explosive conversation, Aleem Merchant—TEDx speaker, 40under40 winner, and founder of Synapse (one of India's most respected award-winning agencies)—reveals why the pharmaceutical industry refuses to innovate and how playing it safe has become the most dangerous strategy. With over two decades of experience working with the world's best brands across FMCG, luxury, IT, and his specialty—Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals—Aleem shares the uncomfortable truths that pharma marketers know but won't say out loud. ABOUT ALEEM MERCHANT: Aleem is a brand consultant, thought-leader, creative marketeer, digital marketing pro, author, blogger, and podcaster—all rolled into one. As the Founder and Director of Synapse, he's built one of India's most respected advertising and marketing agencies. His philosophy: Creativity isn't just craft—it's the solution to business problems and market opportunities. He's consulted and created strategies for 500+ brands, earning international awards and the trust of leading companies across industries. His expertise in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals makes this conversation especially powerful—he's seen firsthand what works, what doesn't, and why pharma keeps choosing mediocrity. PERFECT FOR:Pharma marketers & CMOsHealthcare marketing professionalsBrand strategists in regulated industriesAgency professionalsEntrepreneurs in healthcare/pharmaAnyone frustrated with industry conservatism If this conversation challenged your thinking, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more industry-disrupting conversations. Connect with Aleem -  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleemmerchant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ aleemmerchant</a>   Connect with Lokesh -  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  </a> Follow us on social media - Website :<a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://gameofpharma.com/</a>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharm..</a>.LinkedIn :  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ game-of-pharma-podcast  </a>

What happens when a first-generation entrepreneur who's transformed 500+ brands sits down to expose pharma's biggest secret? Creative Mediocrity.In this explosive conversation, Aleem Merchant—TEDx speaker, 40under40 winner, and founder of Synapse (one of India's most respected award-winning agencies)—reveals why the pharmaceutical industry refuses to innovate and how playing it safe has become the most dangerous strategy.With over two decades of experience working with the world's best brands across FMCG, luxury, IT, and his specialty—Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals—Aleem shares the uncomfortable truths that pharma marketers know but won't say out loud.ABOUT ALEEM MERCHANT:Aleem is a brand consultant, thought-leader, creative marketeer, digital marketing pro, author, blogger, and podcaster—all rolled into one. As the Founder and Director of Synapse, he's built one of India's most respected advertising and marketing agencies.His philosophy: Creativity isn't just craft—it's the solution to business problems and market opportunities. He's consulted and created strategies for 500+ brands, earning international awards and the trust of leading companies across industries.His expertise in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals makes this conversation especially powerful—he's seen firsthand what works, what doesn't, and why pharma keeps choosing mediocrity.PERFECT FOR:Pharma marketers & CMOsHealthcare marketing professionalsBrand strategists in regulated industriesAgency professionalsEntrepreneurs in healthcare/pharmaAnyone frustrated with industry conservatismIf this conversation challenged your thinking, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more industry-disrupting conversations.Connect with Aleem -  / aleemmerchant  Connect with Lokesh -  / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  Follow us on social media - Website : https://gameofpharma.com/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharm...LinkedIn :  / game-of-pharma-podcast  

Why Pharma Won't Innovate I ft. Aleem Merchant I Ep48

In this episode of the Leaders of Pharma Podcast by Game of Pharma and Live Pharma Coalition, we sit down with Bharat Solanki, Founder & Managing Director of AI SANTE MEDITECH PVT LTD and BIOS LAB PVT LTD, to explore his remarkable journey from pharmaceutical entrepreneurship to AI-driven healthcare innovation. What You'll Learn:How Bharat built two successful companies in pharma and AI technologyThe "grow with people" philosophy that transformed his businessWhy AI SANTE MEDITECH is revolutionizing pharmaceutical operationsSecrets to managing multiple healthcare ventures simultaneouslyHow traditional pharma labs can embrace AI and digital transformationReal-world applications of artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical manufacturingLeadership strategies for scaling healthcare businesses Key Takeaways:Why the pharmaceutical industry needs AI integration NOWHow to build a people-centric culture in healthcare businessesLessons from managing multiple healthcare venturesThe future of AI in pharmaceutical Host's Linkedin -<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/</a>Website - <a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gameofpharma.com/</a>Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/</a>Linkedin - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/</a>

In this episode of the Leaders of Pharma Podcast by Game of Pharma and Live Pharma Coalition, we sit down with Bharat Solanki, Founder & Managing Director of AI SANTE MEDITECH PVT LTD and BIOS LAB PVT LTD, to explore his remarkable journey from pharmaceutical entrepreneurship to AI-driven healthcare innovation.What You'll Learn:How Bharat built two successful companies in pharma and AI technologyThe "grow with people" philosophy that transformed his businessWhy AI SANTE MEDITECH is revolutionizing pharmaceutical operationsSecrets to managing multiple healthcare ventures simultaneouslyHow traditional pharma labs can embrace AI and digital transformationReal-world applications of artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical manufacturingLeadership strategies for scaling healthcare businessesKey Takeaways:Why the pharmaceutical industry needs AI integration NOWHow to build a people-centric culture in healthcare businessesLessons from managing multiple healthcare venturesThe future of AI in pharmaceuticalHost's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/Website - https://gameofpharma.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/

Medical Rep to Multi Crore Pharma Empire I ft. Mr. Bharat Solanki I Ep46

In this episode of the Leaders of Pharma Podcast by Game of Pharma and Live Pharma Coalition, we feature Rahul Shankar, CEO of Arya Pharmalab Nepal, who shares his remarkable journey from his early days in the pharma industry to leading one of Nepal’s most respected pharmaceutical companies. Discover how his leadership mindset, strategic decisions, and people-first approach shaped Arya Pharmalab’s growth. This episode is packed with insights on pharma leadership, entrepreneurship, and the decision-making process of a CEO, valuable for every professional aiming to grow in the pharma business. Host's LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9 </a> Follow us on social media-Website: <a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gameofpharma.com/</a>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ gameofpharma</a>  LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / game-of-pharma </a>

In this episode of the Leaders of Pharma Podcast by Game of Pharma and Live Pharma Coalition, we feature Rahul Shankar, CEO of Arya Pharmalab Nepal, who shares his remarkable journey from his early days in the pharma industry to leading one of Nepal’s most respected pharmaceutical companies.Discover how his leadership mindset, strategic decisions, and people-first approach shaped Arya Pharmalab’s growth. This episode is packed with insights on pharma leadership, entrepreneurship, and the decision-making process of a CEO, valuable for every professional aiming to grow in the pharma business.Host's LinkedIn:  / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  Follow us on social media-Website: https://gameofpharma.com/Instagram:  / gameofpharma  LinkedIn:  / game-of-pharma 

What It Takes to Become a Pharma CEO I ft. Dr. Rahul Shankar I Ep45

What does it really take to start a pharma company from scratch?  In this episode, we feature Shivshankar Maurya, Founder and Director of Yuderma, who started his journey as a Medical Representative and went on to build a successful dermatology company. Hear his inspiring story of determination, strategy, and passion that turned a simple dream into a thriving pharma business. This episode is part of the exclusive Game of Pharma x Live Pharma Coalition Podcast Series, where we bring you real stories of pharma entrepreneurs and leaders who are shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry in India.  Tune in to learn what it takes to build a pharma startup, overcome industry challenges, and create an impact that inspires the next generation of healthcare professionals. Shivshankar Maurya's LinkedIn:  <a href="linkedin.com/in/shivshankar-maurya-07500738/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ shivshankar-maurya-07500738  </a>Host's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9 </a> YuDerma Website:<a href="https://yuderma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://yuderma.com/</a> Follow us on social media-Website: <a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gameofpharma.com/</a>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ gameofpharma </a> LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">/ game-of-pharma  </a>

What does it really take to start a pharma company from scratch? In this episode, we feature Shivshankar Maurya, Founder and Director of Yuderma, who started his journey as a Medical Representative and went on to build a successful dermatology company. Hear his inspiring story of determination, strategy, and passion that turned a simple dream into a thriving pharma business.This episode is part of the exclusive Game of Pharma x Live Pharma Coalition Podcast Series, where we bring you real stories of pharma entrepreneurs and leaders who are shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry in India. Tune in to learn what it takes to build a pharma startup, overcome industry challenges, and create an impact that inspires the next generation of healthcare professionals.Shivshankar Maurya's LinkedIn:  / shivshankar-maurya-07500738  Host's LinkedIn:  / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  YuDerma Website: https://yuderma.com/Follow us on social media-Website: https://gameofpharma.com/Instagram:  / gameofpharma  LinkedIn:  / game-of-pharma  

From Medical Rep to Director What It Takes to Start a Pharma Company I ft. Shivshankar Maurya I Ep44

The obesity market is experiencing the most explosive growth in modern pharmaceutical history. With the rise of GLP-1 medications and a flood of semaglutide generics entering the market, the landscape is shifting from clinical discovery to a massive battle for market access and positioning. In this episode of Game of Pharma, Lokesh sits down with Dr. Evan Nadler to decode the reality of this multi-billion-dollar therapeutic gold rush. We move past the consumer hype and break down the commercial realities of metabolic treatments. In this episode, we cover:<ul><li>The GLP-1 Gold Rush: How the massive surge in obesity therapeutics is fundamentally changing pharmaceutical brand strategy.</li><li>The Access Gap: Why the gap in treatment access is the single biggest opportunity (and hurdle) in healthcare right now.</li><li>US vs. India: Comparing the structural differences between the US and Indian markets regarding metabolic therapies.</li><li>Semaglutide Positioning: How pharma companies must position their branded generics to win the long game in a highly saturated market.</li></ul> Whether you are a pharma marketer, brand manager, or healthcare executive, this conversation provides a strategic roadmap for navigating the biggest market shift in a generation. #PharmaStrategy #GLP1 #ObesityMarket #PharmaMarketing #HealthcareInnovation #GameOfPharma #Semaglutide #BestPharmaPodcast Dr. Nadler's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpnadler/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpnadler/</a>Host's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/</a> Follow us on social media-Website: <a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://gameofpharma.com/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/</a>

The obesity market is experiencing the most explosive growth in modern pharmaceutical history. With the rise of GLP-1 medications and a flood of semaglutide generics entering the market, the landscape is shifting from clinical discovery to a massive battle for market access and positioning.In this episode of Game of Pharma, Lokesh sits down with Dr. Evan Nadler to decode the reality of this multi-billion-dollar therapeutic gold rush. We move past the consumer hype and break down the commercial realities of metabolic treatments.In this episode, we cover:The GLP-1 Gold Rush: How the massive surge in obesity therapeutics is fundamentally changing pharmaceutical brand strategy.The Access Gap: Why the gap in treatment access is the single biggest opportunity (and hurdle) in healthcare right now.US vs. India: Comparing the structural differences between the US and Indian markets regarding metabolic therapies.Semaglutide Positioning: How pharma companies must position their branded generics to win the long game in a highly saturated market.Whether you are a pharma marketer, brand manager, or healthcare executive, this conversation provides a strategic roadmap for navigating the biggest market shift in a generation.#PharmaStrategy #GLP1 #ObesityMarket #PharmaMarketing #HealthcareInnovation #GameOfPharma #Semaglutide #BestPharmaPodcastDr. Nadler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpnadler/Host's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/Follow us on social media-Website: https://gameofpharma.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/

The Billion-Dollar GLP-1 Boom | Why GLP-1s Are Changing Pharma Forever (And How Brands Must Adapt) ft. Dr. Evan Nadler I Ep43

Most people still think of China as just a generics producer. They are dead wrong. In just one decade, China has transformed from "copycat" to cutting-edge, and now Big Pharma is licensing assets from China, not just to it. In this episode of Game of Pharma, Lokesh sits down with Dr. Julien Willard, former senior intelligence officer, health economist, and strategy executive at Accenture and IBM, to decode what is really happening in global biotech. In this episode, we cover:<ul><li>The Big Shift: The single biggest sign China's pharma industry has fundamentally changed.</li><li>The Gold Rush: Why global pharmaceutical companies are scrambling for Chinese biotech assets.</li><li>Speed to Market: How clinical trials that take years in the West are being executed in months in Shanghai.</li><li>The US vs. China: What Western pharma should (and absolutely shouldn't) copy from China's aggressive playbook.</li></ul> If you make decisions in pharma, biotech, healthcare strategy, or investment, this conversation will change how you see the next decade of the industry. #PharmaStrategy #BiotechTrends #ClinicalTrials #HealthcareInvestment #PharmaMarketing #DrugDevelopment #Pharma #Biotech #Pharmaceuticals #LifeSciences #HealthcareInnovation Julien's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienwillard/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienwillard/</a>Host's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/</a> Follow us on social media-Website: <a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://gameofpharma.com/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/</a>

Most people still think of China as just a generics producer. They are dead wrong. In just one decade, China has transformed from "copycat" to cutting-edge, and now Big Pharma is licensing assets from China, not just to it.In this episode of Game of Pharma, Lokesh sits down with Dr. Julien Willard, former senior intelligence officer, health economist, and strategy executive at Accenture and IBM, to decode what is really happening in global biotech.In this episode, we cover:The Big Shift: The single biggest sign China's pharma industry has fundamentally changed.The Gold Rush: Why global pharmaceutical companies are scrambling for Chinese biotech assets.Speed to Market: How clinical trials that take years in the West are being executed in months in Shanghai.The US vs. China: What Western pharma should (and absolutely shouldn't) copy from China's aggressive playbook.If you make decisions in pharma, biotech, healthcare strategy, or investment, this conversation will change how you see the next decade of the industry.#PharmaStrategy #BiotechTrends #ClinicalTrials #HealthcareInvestment #PharmaMarketing #DrugDevelopment #Pharma #Biotech #Pharmaceuticals #LifeSciences #HealthcareInnovationJulien's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienwillard/Host's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/Follow us on social media-Website: https://gameofpharma.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/

How China Disrupted Global Pharma | Biotech Licensing, Fast Clinical Trials, and the R&D Gold Rush ft. Dr. Julien Willard I Ep42

The future of clinical trials and pharmacovigilance relies heavily on patient data, but integrating that data is a massive challenge. With countless touchpoints and messy data formats across different devices, how can the pharmaceutical industry actually make sense of it all? In this episode of Game of Pharma, Lokesh sits down with Marco Benitez, the CEO and founder of ROOK. Marco brings a wealth of experience to the table, having previously served as the Head of Medical Affairs at Roche before founding his tech company. We dive deep into how ROOK is solving the healthcare industry's fragmented data problem. In this episode, we cover:<ul><li>The ROOK API Solution: How ROOK integrates data from over 300 wearables—including Apple Watch, Polar, Garmin, and Huawei—into a single API platform.</li><li>Data Harmonization: The process of cleaning, standardizing, and harmonizing wearable data so that it is AI-ready for clinical trials and insurance companies.</li><li>The Big Pivot: How the pandemic forced ROOK to pivot from a fitness club hardware model (tracking heart rates on screens) into a massive B2B data science company.</li><li>Marco's Journey: Marco shares his incredible entrepreneurial path, starting from building a hospital algorithm at just 19 years old, to navigating Big Pharma, to pitching his multi-billion dollar data vision.</li><li> </li></ul>If you are working in clinical trials, healthcare tech, or digital strategy, this episode provides a clear roadmap on how unstructured wearable data is being transformed into actionable insights. #WearableTech #ClinicalTrials #DigitalHealth #PharmaInnovation #HealthData #GameOfPharma Marco's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcobzg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcobzg/</a>Host's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/</a> Follow us on social media-Website: <a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://gameofpharma.com/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/</a>

The future of clinical trials and pharmacovigilance relies heavily on patient data, but integrating that data is a massive challenge. With countless touchpoints and messy data formats across different devices, how can the pharmaceutical industry actually make sense of it all?In this episode of Game of Pharma, Lokesh sits down with Marco Benitez, the CEO and founder of ROOK. Marco brings a wealth of experience to the table, having previously served as the Head of Medical Affairs at Roche before founding his tech company. We dive deep into how ROOK is solving the healthcare industry's fragmented data problem.In this episode, we cover:The ROOK API Solution: How ROOK integrates data from over 300 wearables—including Apple Watch, Polar, Garmin, and Huawei—into a single API platform.Data Harmonization: The process of cleaning, standardizing, and harmonizing wearable data so that it is AI-ready for clinical trials and insurance companies.The Big Pivot: How the pandemic forced ROOK to pivot from a fitness club hardware model (tracking heart rates on screens) into a massive B2B data science company.Marco's Journey: Marco shares his incredible entrepreneurial path, starting from building a hospital algorithm at just 19 years old, to navigating Big Pharma, to pitching his multi-billion dollar data vision.If you are working in clinical trials, healthcare tech, or digital strategy, this episode provides a clear roadmap on how unstructured wearable data is being transformed into actionable insights.#WearableTech #ClinicalTrials #DigitalHealth #PharmaInnovation #HealthData #GameOfPharmaMarco's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcobzg/Host's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/Follow us on social media-Website: https://gameofpharma.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/

Unlocking Wearable Data for Pharma | How ROOK's API is Transforming Clinical Trials I ft. Marco Benitez I Ep41

What does real omnichannel marketing look like in today’s pharma world? In this episode of Game of Pharma, we sit down with Nick Smith—Founder of Loud Canvas Health and ex-Eversana leader, to unpack what’s changed in pharma omnichannel, why personalization beats presence, and how behavior data can reshape brand strategy. Nick has worked on both niche and large-scale brands and shares powerful insights on:<ul><li>Aligning brand goals with HCP and payer behavior</li><li>Creating omnichannel journeys that actually convert</li><li>Why rep visits are still gold (if tracked right)</li><li>Structuring websites for different stakeholders</li><li>Using omnichannel maturity models to future-proof brand plans</li><li> </li></ul>Whether you're in brand, marketing, or access strategy, this episode will challenge the way you think about omnichannel in pharma. Don’t forget to like, and hit the follow icon to stay updated with new episodes! #OmnichannelMarketing #PharmaMarketing #HealthcareStrategy #GameOfPharma #NickSmith #DigitalHealth #PatientCentric #HCPengagement #PayerStrategy #MarketingPodcast Nick's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealnicksmith/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealnicksmith/</a>Host's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/</a> Follow us on social media-Website: <a href="https://gameofpharma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://gameofpharma.com/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/</a>

What does real omnichannel marketing look like in today’s pharma world?In this episode of Game of Pharma, we sit down with Nick Smith—Founder of Loud Canvas Health and ex-Eversana leader, to unpack what’s changed in pharma omnichannel, why personalization beats presence, and how behavior data can reshape brand strategy. Nick has worked on both niche and large-scale brands and shares powerful insights on:Aligning brand goals with HCP and payer behaviorCreating omnichannel journeys that actually convertWhy rep visits are still gold (if tracked right)Structuring websites for different stakeholdersUsing omnichannel maturity models to future-proof brand plansWhether you're in brand, marketing, or access strategy, this episode will challenge the way you think about omnichannel in pharma. Don’t forget to like, and hit the follow icon to stay updated with new episodes!#OmnichannelMarketing #PharmaMarketing #HealthcareStrategy #GameOfPharma #NickSmith #DigitalHealth #PatientCentric #HCPengagement #PayerStrategy #MarketingPodcastNick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealnicksmith/Host's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9/Follow us on social media-Website: https://gameofpharma.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameofpharma/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/game-of-pharma/

Why Most Pharma Brands Fail at Omnichannel (And How to Fix It) ft. Nick Smith | Ep 40

Welcome to Game of Pharma, one of the top podcasts in the pharmaceutical industry with a community of over 25,000 pharma professionals! We've introduced two engaging series: The MED Talk and 21 Min. Pharma Edge, brings expert insights, industry trends, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare. Join us as we explore the evolving world of pharma through captivating discussions. Stay ahead in the Game of Pharma!

Welcome to Game of Pharma, one of the top podcasts in the pharmaceutical industry with a community of over 25,000 pharma professionals! We've introduced two engaging series: The MED Talk and 21 Min. Pharma Edge, brings expert insights, industry trends, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare. Join us as we explore the evolving world of pharma through captivating discussions. Stay ahead in the Game of Pharma!

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