Suraj is a seasoned professional with over 19 years in clinical research, adept at managing trials across various phases and setups. His expertise includes designing Case Report Forms (CRFs) and transitioning from paper-based to electronic systems. He has led multiple studies, overseen drug safety projects, and managed a global team of 350+ professionals. At GSK, Suraj heads the service delivery unit, managing Functional Service Providers (FSPs), delivery, operations, performance tracking, training, and access management. Known for his innovative approach, he excels in navigating complexities and meeting critical timelines. Suraj also enjoys classical music, traditional painting, traveling, reading, and listening to music.

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.

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.

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.

Sanish is the R&D Director at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, India, and a former President & Executive Committee Member of the Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR), India's leading clinical research organization. A trained Clinical Pharmacologist (MD, DM) and Fellow of ACCP, USA, he brings about 18 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, spanning Clinical Development, Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Affairs, and New Product Strategy across India and Emerging Markets. He is passionate about advancing clinical research education, integrating ethics into clinical trials, and driving innovation in rare disease development.

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.

Gaurav holds a PhD in Biotechnology (University of Pune) and an MBA (BITS Pilani). With 25+ years in academia and healthcare, he specializes in R&D, regulatory planning, and lifecycle management. Since 2021, he has led Parexel Bengaluru’s 350+ Global Regulatory Affairs team. Previously, he held senior roles at IQVIA, INC Research, Biocon, Clinigene, and Avesthagen. An ISCR Executive Committee member (2023-25), he chaired its South Chapter (2019-23) and Regulatory Council (2009-19). He received ISCR’s “President Award” (2019, 2020) and “Hall of Fame” Award (2018). He also chairs Narayana Health’s Academic Ethics Committee. A GCP expert, he has trained professionals for 12+ years and published 10 research papers.

A Pharmaceutical Physician With 27 years of industry experience, Dr. Viraj Suvarna has held leadership roles including Country Medical Director, Roche Pharma India; VP & Head Medical at Biocon Biologics, Lupin, and DRL; President Medical at Eris Lifesciences; Medical Director at Boehringer Ingelheim; and Head Medical Operations at Pfizer. He is an accredited speaker (MMC), Section Editor (PICR), peer reviewer, author of 50+ publications, and former ISCR EC member and OPPI/EFPIA committee member. He topped MD Pharmacology at GMC, with academic distinctions in MBBS and holds an MSc in Pharmaceutical Medicine from Hibernia University.

With around 26 years of experience in Pharma & 6 in the Clinical Research industries, Dr. Qayum Mukaddam has been on both the sides of the table (viz Sponsor & CRO). He passed his MBBS from T N Medical College & MD in Pharmacology from Grant Medical College & Sir J J Group of Hospitals, Mumbai.He had the opportunity to be in Indian as well as MNC Pharma organisations, gaining valuable experience in Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance & Compliance.He enjoys interacting with young mind,s be it fresh medical graduates aspiring to make their mark in the Healthcare industry or colleagues from Sales and Marketing in the Industry.