Nirav Gandhi
About Nirav Gandhi
Nirav Gandhi is the Director of Forecasting at Alkermes, with over 12 years of experience in forecasting and market research.
Current Position at Alkermes
Nirav Gandhi currently serves as the Director of Forecasting at Alkermes. He assumed this role in March 2024. His responsibilities include overseeing forecasting operations, developing data-driven strategies, and contributing to market analysis and business planning processes. He also holds the position of Associate Director, Forecasting, located in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. In these roles, he brings extensive expertise in market forecasting critical to the company's strategic decisions.
Previous Experience at PharmaACE
Nirav Gandhi worked at PharmaACE as a Forecasting Manager from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure in New Jersey, United States, he managed forecasting processes essential for strategic planning and market operations. His role included data analysis, developing predictive models, and ensuring the accuracy of market forecasts, which supported the company's objectives.
Earlier Roles in Market Research and Analytics
Before joining PharmaACE, Nirav Gandhi held several positions in market research and analytics. From 2017 to 2019, he served as Assistant Manager of Business Analytics and Insights at Pfizer in Mumbai Area, India. Preceding that, he was a Senior Research Executive at Nielsen India from 2014 to 2017 and worked as a Research Executive at Ipsos Healthcare from 2013 to 2014. He began his analytics career at IMS Health as an Analyst from 2012 to 2013. Through these roles, he gained broad experience in data analysis, market research, and business insights.
Educational Background in Pharmaceutical Management
Nirav Gandhi has a solid educational foundation in pharmaceutical management. He completed his Post Graduate studies in Pharmaceutical Management at SIES College of Management Studies from 2010 to 2012. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy between 2006 and 2010. His education provided him with the necessary skills and knowledge for his roles in pharmaceutical forecasting and market research.
Internship Experience in Market Research
Nirav Gandhi undertook several internships that laid the groundwork for his career in market research. In 2011, he was a Summer Intern at PharmARC Analytic Solutions in Bangalore, where he gained valuable hands-on experience. In 2010, he completed an internship at DRAFT FCB ULKA in Mumbai Area, India. These internships provided him with early exposure to the practical aspects of market research and analysis.