Akhilesh Sharma
About Akhilesh Sharma
Akhilesh Sharma is a Group Therapy Manager at Intas Pharmaceuticals, specializing in building cohesive sales and marketing teams and enhancing specialty coverage in the healthcare sector. He has extensive experience in brand management and strategy development, having held various managerial roles in notable pharmaceutical companies.
Work at Intas Pharmaceuticals
Akhilesh Sharma currently serves as the Group Therapy Manager at Intas Pharmaceuticals, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on aligning marketing strategies with the vision of the Transplant & Immunology Strategic Business Unit (SBU). He is responsible for assessing market potential and leveraging the appropriate product mix to meet healthcare solutions. His efforts aim to improve specialty coverage and therapy focus, contributing to the overall growth and market share within the division.
Education and Expertise
Akhilesh Sharma holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Amity Business School, where he studied Marketing and Management from 2008 to 2011. Prior to this, he studied Pharmacy at Uttar Pradesh Technical University, completing his degree from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both marketing principles and pharmaceutical knowledge, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Background in Pharmaceutical Marketing
Akhilesh Sharma has extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, having worked in various capacities across several companies. He began his career as a Business Executive and Management Trainee at Zydus Cadila from 2008 to 2009. He then progressed to roles such as Assistant Product Manager at The Core Group, Inc. and Product Manager at Orchid Pharma and Micro Labs Ltd. His experience includes significant positions like Group Brand Manager at Panacea Biotec Ltd and Senior Manager Marketing at Natco Pharma Limited.
Achievements in Strategy and Business Development
Throughout his career, Akhilesh Sharma has been involved in strategy and business development, particularly focusing on new product launches and brand management. His roles have required him to engage with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve business goals. He has played a key role in improving market share and prescription rates, demonstrating his capability in driving growth within the pharmaceutical sector.