Moin is a veteran alumnus with 44 years of work in the Pharma Industry and still counting. He is one of the well-known Pharmacovigilance (PV) professionals in Asia-Pacific, having rich hands-on experience of practically every facet of Industrial Pharmacovigilance. He founded PVCON which is a Consulting & Auditing Services firm. He has undergone extensive training in U.S., Germany, France and Singapore to master PV. He is a certified "Lead Auditor"and is closely associated with Govt. Of India's National Pharmacovigilance Program as Advisor and Trainer for DCGI & PVPI staff. Recently, he has been nominated by the International Society of PV to lead its South Asia chapter.

Ashish is Senior Manager at Stryker neurovascular and has over 21 years of Clinical Research and Digital Innovation experience in Medical Devices. As a principal scientist in TCS, He has been the part of world’s first Artificial Intelligence based pharmacovigilance processing system development and deployment. He has invented the Nano technology-oriented solution for breath-based detection of cancers and infections and has extended the technology for recreation of as auto adjusting mask, detection of pathogens on nonliving surfaces, circulating air and Sewage water. He has worked on Digital Heart, Digital Nose and AI based preclinical to clinical translation of medical device safety and performance data.

Fahd is a seasoned marketing and business development professional with a wealth of experience spanning 17 years. Throughout his career, he has gained expertise in a variety of areas, including marketing strategy, sales, account management, pre-sales, and bid management. He has worked across a range of industries, including BPOs, pharmaceuticals, IT, life sciences, and healthcare, and has a proven track record of successfully managing businesses in a variety of regions, including Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Central Asia. Fahd is known for his strong communication skills and the ability to effectively lead a diverse team.

Pharmacist with over 22 years of experience in pharma industry with over 14 years in end to end patient safety experience, including ICSR management, safety and risk management, Database implementation and migrations.Worked across entire safety service lines. Managed Delivery, quality, compliance and transitions for multiple projects across various therapeutic areas including Oncology, Orphan drugs, Biologics (Vaccines and other biologics), generics and innovator products. Managed communications with regulatory agencies, hands on experience managing multiple regulatory inspections like with MHRA, EMA, FDA etc. Experience managing electronic submission gateways, EudraVigilance, xEVMPD etc. Experience overseeing QPPVs and local RPs.

Ritu Jaswal Vice President- Pharmacovigilance Operations has experience of more than 18 years in Parexel. She practiced dentistry for 5 years before moving to the CRO world. Involved in winning and take off of more than 25 PV projects. Leading a team of over 2500 staff globally. GMBA for Mohali and Chandigarh offices for Parexel. She likes gardening, reading fiction, listening to music and cooking.

I, Shadab am working as an Associate Vice President at Accenture Life Sciences R&D Operations within the Pharmacovigilance domain having close to 15 years of industry rich experience and helped multiple Europe and US based pharmaceutical companies in carrying out their Pharmacovigilance services with core expertise in Operational Management, Strategic Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management and Automation. By qualification, I have successfully completed my Bachelors in Dentistry with a Post Graduate diploma in Clinical Research. The most exciting part about my job is that is seamlessly aligns to my mission of making this world a better and safer place to live.

I am an MD physician by training, with 20 years of experience in drug development and medical and scientific affairs. I am presently AVP and Global Head for Medical Affairs and Regulatory at a global technology enabled healthcare solutions provider. I have led many successful global Regulatory Authority engagements across the globe, for developed as well as the Rest of the World- emerging/ developing countries, enabling clinical development plans, strategies, marketing authorisations and post approval compliances for various products including biosimilars. I have a keen interest and experience in enhancing medical value add and scientific information dissemination for medicinal products, in the peri approval and post approval space.

Dr J Vijay is the Founder, MD & CEO of Oviya MedSafe, a global Pharmacovigilance consulting & Drug Safety services providing company based in India and the United Kingdom. He is the first Indian to have received the Fellowship of the Pharmaceutical Information & Pharmacovigilance Association (PIPA), UK. He has been the India Regional Editor of Global Forum, a DIA publication, since 2017. He served as Chair of the Pharmacovigilance Council of the Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) since the Council’s inception in 2015 until 2019. He was the Chairman of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Headquarters Standing Committee for Pharmacovigilance for 2021. He is a recipient of IMA’s Leadership Excellence Award.

AS VP – Life Cycle Safety, Vijay leads Global Safety Case Processing, Regulatory Reporting and Literature Screening services for IQVIA. Vijay brings broad service delivery experience in life cycle safety across Drugs, Vaccine, Device and Consumer products across end-to-end safety case processing and more recently established global capabilities to support COVID vaccine programs for two of the largest vaccine makers. An early adopter of technology; has successfully deployed multiple tools and BOTs to achieve tangible benefits and optimization in his role. Vijay has over 20 years of service delivery experience in the healthcare industry and is a regular presenter at conferences.

Drug development professional with 24 years in clinical research strategy and operations. Holds a Masters in Pharmacy and MS in Pharmaceutical Medicine. Certified clinical research trainer since 2004 with extensive experience in training. Roles include Clinical Research Associate, Project Manager, and Director at GSK, Pfizer, and Parexel.

Dr. Pramod Kashid is a distinguished professional in the global clinical research and drug development industry, renowned for his expertise in cardiovascular and oncology clinical development as well as adaptive trial design strategies. With a wealth of experience in leading and expanding CRO business in the APAC region, Dr. Kashid is driven by a deep passion for improving the lives of patients by expediting the drug development process and ensuring timely access to innovative therapies. His commitment to making a difference in the healthcare industry is unwavering, as he continues to strive towards making new treatments accessible to those in need.

Dr. Manjusha Rajarshi has over 30 years in the Pharma industry. She holds an M.Pharm, Ph.D., Diplomas in IPR, and a PG Diploma in Health Promotion from PHFI, New Delhi. Starting as a management trainee at B. Braun, she advanced through Unichem, Aventis Pasteur, Bayer, and Servier India, specializing in regulatory affairs, clinical research, patents, and trademarks. Currently, she is a freelance consultant and runs REGULUS HEALTHCARE in Mumbai. She is also a Partner at Roots-simplified Research and Consulting LLP, focusing on health research programs, scientific content, and strategic consulting, with several original research papers to her credit.

30 years of experience in enforcement of drug laws with expertise in detection and investigation of contravention cases. Best Drug Control Officer of India – All India Drug Control Officers’ Confederation – 2010. Gaurav Puraskar – Government of Maharashtra – 2008. Represented India in multiple national and international pharmaceutical forums. WHO GMP audits for 28 years and WHO GMP certificate audit review and Certification Authority for 8 years. As per WHO TRS 823-Issued more than 240 WHO GMP certificates to manufacturers and 140 loan licensees every 2 to 3 years. Issued more than ten thousand COPPs. Former Secretary of All India Drug Control Officers’ Confederation (AIDCOC).

Susan is a Healthcare Professional with over 25 years of operational & strategic experience across the entire Clinical Development value chain and Healthcare ecosystem. She has worked across - pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and healthcare BPOs, and has a proven track record of successfully managing businesses in various geographies including Europe, North America and APAC regions. Susan has liaised with regulatory agencies and has hands-on experience in managing multiple regulatory inspections with MHRA, EMA and US FDA. Susan has Master’s Degree in Pharmacy , specialized in Clinical Pharmacology. She is a Certified -Six Sigma Black Belt and LEAN Professional and a certified Workplace COACH.

Professor Alok Dhawan is the Director of the Centre of BioMedical Research, Lucknow. He has served as Director of CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (2015-2020) and CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute. He was the Founding Director of the Institute of Life Sciences at Ahmedabad University. He earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Lucknow and a D.Sc. from the University of Bradford, UK. He has established several toxicology areas at CSIR-IITR and contributed to national guidelines for Nanopharmaceuticals and Nano-Agri products. He is a Fellow of various academies and societies and has over 150 publications, 7 patents, and an h-index of 59.

E. Stewart Geary, MD, is Global Safety Officer at Eisai Co., Ltd. He is a Councilor of the Japanese Association of Pharmaceutical Medicine and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Journal of Pharmaceutical Medicine. A member of CIOMS XII, he also served on the CIOMS VII Working Group on the Development Safety Update Report, CIOMS VIII on Signal Detection, CIOMS on Standardized MedDRA Queries, CIOMS IX on Medicinal Product Risk Management and CIOMS Working Group on Drug-Induced Liver Injury. Dr. Geary is a DIA Fellow, a Fellow of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research and an IFAPP Global Fellow in Medicines Development. He earned a BA from Harvard and MD from Stanford Medical School.

Dr Seema Jaitly qualified in Medicine from Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School in 1992 and worked in general medicine and psychiatry for four years. She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years at CROs, large and small companies spanning clinical research, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance and EU QPPV.

Dr. Kedar Mehta has pursued MBBS and MD in Community Medicine from Government Medical College Baroda. He has more than 100 research publications in national & international peer-reviewed journals. He is the recipient of National Award for Excellence in Clinical Research(Early-Career Category) awarded by Indian Society of Clinical Research(ISCR) and has received many national awards for his research activities.

Sachin Patil is the Director and Head of Project Management at Expecto Health Science, a leading CRO in Singapore. With over 19 years of experience in the Asia Pacific region, he has held key roles at Medpace and Novartis. Sachin holds a Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacology from NMIMS University, Mumbai, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research from the Bombay College of Pharmacy. At Expecto Health Science, he ensures successful project delivery and client satisfaction, driving the company's growth and excellence in the industry.

Dr. Syed Ziaur Rahman, Professor & Chairman of Pharmacology at JNMC, AMU, has over 20 years of research experience. He has authored 7 books, 17 chapters, and 200+ research papers. An active scholar, he has delivered 200+ lectures, edited 11 periodicals, attended 80 workshops, and presented at 195 conferences. He introduced the concept of Pharmacoenvironmentology and leads both AMC-PvPI and MDMC-MvPI at JNMC. Currently, he serves as National Secretary for the Society of Pharmacovigilance, India.

Dr. Vinay Rajan is the Senior Director of Clinical Research and Medical Science (CRMS) for the Asia Region-Led Markets at Medtronic. Since 2009, he has led Clinical Research and Medical Affairs projects, focusing on product introductions and partnerships with healthcare professionals. Before Medtronic, he worked as a Scientific Researcher in Medical Physics at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam. He holds a Ph.D. in Biophysical Engineering from the University of Twente and an M.Sc. in Physics from Pondicherry Central University.

Anika Khokha Rana is a senior Life Sciences leader with 22 years of experience in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance leading cross functional global teams. In current role, she heads the medical function at Novartis Hyderabad. She is a Paediatrician with PG in Clinical Research and Data Management.

With over 23 years in the Life Sciences industry, Dr. Rastogi is a seasoned physician dedicated to patient safety and quality outcomes. After practicing Gynecology for six years, she transitioned to various roles in pharma and biotech. She has worked with CROs, KPOs, and IT companies, leveraging Design Thinking for solution proposals and client presentations. An accomplished speaker, Dr. Rastogi has presented on Pharmacovigilance and Personalized Medicine and authored several white papers. At NTTDATA, she leads the Pharma CoE, driving innovation and client-centric solutions.

Renu Sharma is currently working as a Senior Director, Pharmacovigilance Operations at Parexel International Chandigarh, India. She is a dermatologist by qualification. She started her journey with this organization ~15 years back. She has a clinical background in the field of Dermatology but because of her interest in PV she got associated with this field. During her tenure, she has successfully worked with multiple pharma clients providing support as a medical professional and managing end-to-end PV processes and operations. She believes in the fact that working in the drug safety field is a huge responsibility and is an absolute commitment towards patient safety. She wants to contribute to this field in every possible way.

Bhumi Vyas, Founder of Clinvigilant Research Pvt Ltd, has over two decades of experience in Clinical Research. With a Master's in sciences, she started in pharmaceuticals before moving to Clinical Research. At a leading Indian CRO, she led Quality Assurance and navigated over 50 regulatory inspections. Bhumi founded Clinvigilant in 2017 to enhance clinical trials with digital solutions.

Dr Naveen is a gold medalist physician with experienced (more than a decade) in medical safety, clinical trials, and risk management. Currently, Naveen is working as medical safety lead, in Global drug department, Novartis. Prior to joining Novartis, Naveen has worked with various CROs/BPOs in various roles including global safety physician and project manager.

Dr Pankaj is an innovator, inventor, researcher and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of OrthoHeal and also the inventor of the revolutionary FlexiOH® technology that allows washable and ventilated orthopedic immobilization for post-fracture healing. His curiosity, passion, and enthusiasm for medical innovations that can improve lives at large scale outrank any other accreditation to his persona. Dr Pankaj is a medical professional with Bachelors in Medicine (MBBS) and a Masters in Medical Science & Technology (MMST) from IIT-Kharagpur. His entrepreneurial venture OrthoHeal based in Gujarat (India) & Dallas (USA) is constantly engaged in newer innovations and research to help human lives get better, free from pain and profoundly healthy.

Amrit Gill, with over 17 years in pharmacovigilance, is Global Head of Pharmacovigilance at Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, based in New Jersey. She oversees PV Operations, QPPV office, Affiliates, and Safety Science, ensuring drug safety and regulatory compliance. Her leadership spans generics, non-prescription meds, combination products, and devices, advancing global safety standards. Amrit leads initiatives in signal & risk management, driving safety data robustness and global regulatory compliance. She mentors professionals and speaks at industry conferences, embodying a commitment to patient wellbeing and safety.

Dr Mangesh Kulkarni is a Post Graduate Physician MD with 23 years of experience in Pharma R&D and Medical Affairs from diverse set-ups such as MNC Pharma, CRO, Academia and IT industry. He has handled various leadership roles at the functional, operational and business consulting levels for large scale global business units/functions. In his current role, he heads the Global Pharmacovigilance at Tata Consultancy Services.

Dr. Rajesh Kumawat is head of Medical Services & Clinical Development at Himalaya Wellness Company, Bengaluru, with over 25 years of experience. He completed his MBBS at J.L.N. Medical College, Ajmer, and MD in Pharmacology at SMS Medical College, Jaipur. Dr. Kumawat has 20 years of pharma industry experience, including roles at Lupin, Fresenius Oncology, and Ranbaxy. He has expertise in clinical development, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory coordination. Currently, he oversees medical and clinical development for Himalaya's global products and ensures pharmacovigilance compliance. He has numerous publications and has presented at many conferences.

Dr. Kiran Marthak is an acclaimed leader in Indian Clinical Research industry having four decades of phase 1 studies experience. He held senior leadership positions in Novartis, GSK, Pfizer & Ranbaxy in the past and contributed towards shaping up industry regulations including New Clinical Trial Rules, 2019.

After co-founding two organizations in the Pharmacovigilance domain over two decades, I aim to address the industry's pressing needs using new-age tech tools. As Founder and CEO of Ultragenic, our vision is to positively impact patient safety outcomes. We develop agile, scalable, and cost-efficient PV technology solutions using AI, Machine Learning, and Robotics, serving both large and small organizations globally.

John is an accomplished PV and MW professional with over 15 years in Product Safety (Pharmacovigilance, Medical Device Vigilance, Hemovigilance, and Cosmetovigilance). As Associate VP at Accenture, he oversees PV/MW Services and leads the Veeva Safety PV Practice. He has established end-to-end capabilities in various safety domains. John has published articles on Gen AI, Machine Learning in PV, and Cosmetovigilance. He holds degrees in Biological Science, Microbiology & Immunology, Medical Entomology, Medical Genetics, and management from IIM Lucknow, and is certified as an Accenture Business Advisory Expert.

Aman Wasan is a thought leader within Pharmacovigilance and currently works as Senior Vice President at ArisGlobal. Aman previously served as Vice President of ArisGlobal’s Safety Business Unit responsible for the development of ArisGlobal’s Next Gen-Cognitive Automation enabled Safety Platform. Previously, Aman has held senior leadership positions managing End-End Pharmacovigilance processes at different Global organizations.

Dr. Bharati Jajoo, with over 25 years of experience, is an expert in office ergonomics and the Chief of "Body Dynamics," a Bangalore-based firm. She is an OTR and CEAS, AOEAS specialist, known for enhancing employee health globally. Dr. Jajoo has published extensively, presented internationally, and contributed to a book on ergonomic design.

Krishna Kumar, a seasoned PV professional and dynamic leader from Accenture’s Life Sciences R&D. He has 17+ years in clinical research industry, specializing in PV for over 15 years. He has worked with top companies in India in various roles. Currently working as PV innovation lead and Japan PV work capability lead (India based)

Dr. Mattoo completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Srinagar, and his MD and DM from PGIMER, Chandigarh. With over three decades in the pharmaceutical industry, he started at Wockhardt in 1990, then joined Eli Lilly, followed by roles at BMS and Amgen. He is now Executive Director at DiagnoSearch Life Sciences. Dr. Mattoo has extensive experience in regulatory and medical affairs, has published widely, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from ISCR.

Maharukh is a seasoned pharmaceutical design scientist and entrepreneur with 39 years of experience. With a Master’s in Pharmacy from ICT, Mumbai, she is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Amaterasu Lifesciences LLP, recognized by "Startup India." She has a background in drug delivery innovations and has co-founded Rubicon Research. Maharukh is known for her mentorship and contributions to the pharmaceutical industry, holding numerous patents and co-editing a book on Pharmaceutical Development.

Ritu, based in Hyderabad, has over 13 years of experience in Patient Safety. She started her pharmaceutical career at APCER Pharma, Delhi, and later joined Novartis, Hyderabad, in 2014, focusing on Oncology safety. Ritu is currently a Global Program Safety Lead in Onco-hematology. She holds a medical degree from Kasturba Medical College and an MD in Pharmacology from Government Medical College, Patiala. Married with a 13-year-old son, Ritu enjoys reading and traveling.

Dr. Velu, a qualified physician, has versatile experience in Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical, and Pharmacovigilance. After post-graduation from Christian Medical College, Vellore, he worked in Clinical Pharmacology on a WHO project. He joined Torrent Research Centre, leading clinical research and setting up PV operations, facing successful USFDA & ANVISA audits. At Accenture, he led medical research for Wyeth, then at Orchid Pharma, he managed BE studies and pharmacovigilance, facing a successful USFDA PV audit. At Allergan, he headed Regulatory Affairs & PV for India & South Asia, managing new drug and device filings. He then led scientific affairs at Philip Morris India.

An accomplished leader in clinical strategies & medical device trials. Specialized in early-stage first-in-human and pre-market trials for medical device start-ups. Expertise in regulatory affairs, clinical evaluation reports, and cross-functional leadership.

Preeti, a qualified Gynaecologist and Pharmacovigilance Physician, has over nineteen years of experience in clinical practice and pharmacovigilance. She is experienced in obstetrics, gynaecology, oncology, respiratory, endocrinology, infections, psychiatry, and neurology. Familiar with CIOMS, GVP Modules, and FDA guidances, she assists clients with process gap analysis, CAPA implementation, and developing compliant pharmacovigilance processes. At Qinecsa, she is Associate VP, Services Solutions, PV Operations, working closely with business development and delivery teams. Preeti holds a medical degree and specialization in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Dr Anupam Chhabra leads the Medical Affairs department at Immuneel Therapeutics, Bengaluru, a company specializing in advanced CAR-T cell therapy. With a decade of expertise in hemato-oncology and immunology, Dr. Anupam is pioneering the application of innovative cancer immunotherapy in clinical settings. He is spearheading strategic efforts to ensure the safe and efficient implementation of CAR-T cell therapies, working closely with researchers and healthcare professionals in India.

I hold a Bachelor's in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from Mumbai, India, and have a Professional Diploma in Clinical Research. With over 15 years in the Life Sciences industry, I specialize in Project Management across Digital Health, Clinical Data Management, and Medical Coding. Currently, I am a Digital Health Delivery Lead at GSK, India, focusing on integrating Digital Health into clinical trials. I am passionate about learning new technologies and enjoy spending time with my kids and exploring new cuisines while traveling.

Umesh Suryawanshi, MBBS, is a medical professional with over 14 years of experience in healthcare, including 4+ years in clinical practice and nearly 10 years in pharmacovigilance. As Assistant Manager of Global Pharmacovigilance at Colgate-Palmolive India Limited, he handles ICSRs, collaborates with EU and ROW teams on Cosmetovigilance and regulatory queries. Umesh enjoys sports and music.

Gaurang Shah is a Fellow Member of ICAI, holds a Diploma in Information System Audit (ISA-ICAI), and is a commerce graduate from Mumbai University. He has a PG Diploma in Business Management from NMIMS and a certification in Masters of Business Finance from ICAI. With over 30 years of experience, he has held senior positions in business consulting, investment banking, KPO, and IT. He has managed advisory assignments in business restructuring, planning, due diligence, valuations, M&A, and fundraising. His expertise spans various industries, including airlines, real estate, pharma, and more. Currently, he practices as a CA with his firm, Gaurang Shah & Associates.

Kamal Shahani is a seasoned professional with 30+ years in healthcare and life sciences. As Managing Director of Tenet Health Edutech Pvt. Ltd., he oversees health science services, education, and training. He also manages Think-i and CRQA, and founded Mediminds, offering consulting solutions. His career includes senior roles at Allied Research International, Cetero Research, Dr. Lal Path Labs, Gribbles Pathology, and the Australian Trade & Investment Commission. He holds degrees in commerce, an MBA, and a Post Graduate in International Trade.