Pratik Thakkar
About Pratik Thakkar
Pratik Thakkar is the Senior Director of Worldwide Medical Oncology Strategy and Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb and a member of the Industrial Pharmacy Advisory Group at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Pratik Thakkar holds the position of Senior Director, Worldwide Medical Oncology Strategy and Operations Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational aspects of the company's worldwide medical oncology initiatives. His leadership focuses on driving the global oncology strategy, ensuring alignment and execution of strategic priorities across different regions.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Pratik Thakkar accumulated extensive experience in various capacities at Bristol Myers Squibb. He served as Director, Worldwide Medical Oncology - Patient Focus & Clinical Collaborations Lead for four months in 2023. Prior to that, he was the Director, Worldwide Medical Oncology - Pan Tumour/Safety and Emerging Tumours from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, he held the position of Worldwide Oncology Medical Lead - Melanoma from 2020 to 2021.
Experience in the UK Health Sector
Pratik Thakkar has significant experience working within the UK's healthcare sector. He worked at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust as a TPN and QA Pharmacist and as a Pre-Registration Pharmacist. His roles in both positions involved working closely with pediatric patients. He also served as a Pharmacovigilance Pharmacist at Mylan and a Signal Assessor at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Educational Background
Pratik Thakkar studied at The School of Pharmacy, University of London, where he earned his Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree from 2007 to 2011. His education laid a strong foundation for his career in pharmaceuticals and medical affairs, equipping him with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry.
Expertise in Medical Affairs and Strategy
Pratik Thakkar has a robust background in Medical Affairs strategy, involving both registrational and non-registrational data generation. His skills extend to Medical Information, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance. He is also experienced in leading GxP inspection and audit activities, health technology appraisals, and product launches within the medical field. His multifaceted expertise supports his leadership role in medical oncology strategy and operations.