MUKESH KUMAR, Senior VP & Head, Clinical R&D, Cipla

•   Internationally experienced industry physician (MD) and R&D leader with 20 years of experience in leading clinical development, clinical pharmacology, translational research, biopharmaceutics and preclinical functions in multinational pharma and academic organizations.

•   Seasoned R&D professional, currently Head of Clinical R&D, responsible for clinical and preclinical development in a multinational pharma focussed on the development of complex generic and specialty products, including drug device combinations, in respiratory, pain, antimicrobial therapy area.

•   Formerly, Clinical Research Director and regional Head of Clinical/Clinical Pharmacology in global innovator pharma R&D responsible for global registration of NCEs/bio-better/ repurposed products in multiple therapeutic area- respiratory, oncology, infection, cardiovascular metabolic, dermatology and neurology.

•   Experienced member of committees responsible for Go/No-Go decision on phase transition and portfolio selection and chairman of Bio-council for Go/No-Go decision and scientific recommendation on developmental issues.

• Successful collaboration experience and strong network with KOLs, AROs, CROs and solid understanding of global pharma R&D, organization, ecosystem and synergy potential.