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MANGALA KOTNIS

Head Regional Medical Affairs, Abbott

Medical Thought Leader with 18+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with cross functional Medical Leadership Skills, a proactive hands on approach to Medical Direction, ability to work productively with diverse set of internal and external stakeholders, strong expertise in clinical/real-world evidence generation, and science led business acumen across domestic and international markets with local (CPO India), Regional (AMAC) experience.
Presently leading RMA team to develop, and maintain, proficiency in key scientific knowledge that would enable credible dissemination of scientific information and informed scientific dialogue with physicians and opinion leaders, and hence the development of professional working relationships.
Present role requires collaboration with the Medical Affairs team, the Marketing team and the Sales team and is actively involved in developing a robust medico-marketing strategy, innovative KOL engagement plan & execution, focusing specifically on Key Therapy-shaping projects. Role requires coaching and mentoring RMA team to improve their ability to build science- based relationships with KOLs/ HCP