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RACHITA ROY

RACHITA ROY

TORONTO,ON

Summary

Driven Senior Account Director with 7 years of multicultural pharmaceutical experience & 11 years of marketing experience. Skilled in fostering lasting client relationships and motivating teams to maximize productivity. Aptitude for DTC/HCP communication strategy development and budgetary planning. Strong understanding of Veeva Vault PromoMats, FDA and OPDP submissions combined with cross-channel patient communication experience leading to sustenance of effective client relationships. Adaptable, flexible and collaborative attitude to lead cross-functional teams and represent the agency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Account Director

Health Science Communications
05.2022 - Current

Accounts: Idorsia Pharmaceuticals (Quviviq), Amgen (Otezla) | TA: Neurology & Immunology

  • Review, manage & oversee project budgets accounting to $4M
  • Direct work of 3 direct reports focused on strong customer relations and service delivery
  • Develop and maintain meaningful, productive client relationships at all levels to ensure that strategic recommendations and creative deliverables surpass client expectations
  • Champion clients' needs to internal creative teams, advocating for specific requirements and objectives to achieve targets and maximize satisfaction with account service

Group Account Supervisor

Grey Group
02.2021 - 05.2022

Account: Eli Lilly (Taltz) | TA: Immunology & Rheumatology

  • Managed project budgets accounting to $2M
  • Oversaw work of 6 professionals handling DTC & HCP across cross-functional teams
  • As AOR, developed campaigns, led creative design and tracked results
  • Set account management objectives and developed strategies to meet those objectives while working within budgetary parameters

Account Manager

Audience Communications
03.2020 - 02.2021

Accounts: Roche, Genentech, Takeda Canada, European Diabetes Forum, Marker Therapeutics| TA in focus: Immunology, Oncology, Metabolism & Endrinocology

  • Oversaw project budgets accounting to $1M
  • Met revenue goals for accounts by bringing in 2 new accounts and upselling virtual meeting events to existing clients
  • Liaised with physicians, KOLs, and clients as part of program implementation
  • Researched emerging industry trends, new applications, concepts, and procedures for clients to update the current training curriculum to fit the 'new normal'

Project Manager

Six Degrees Consulting
06.2019 - 03.2020

Accounts: Novo Nordisk A/S, Primary Care Diabetes Europe | TA in focus: Metabolism and Endocrinology

  • Aided in the development of medical communications programs, clinical program consultation and investigator training implementation, advisory meetings, and e-learning solutions
  • Developed drafts of presentations, articulation of key messages, physician communications, reports, collateral materials, and meeting agendas
  • Contributed to the implementation of Advisory Boards, Expert Panel meetings, investigator meetings & study coordinator meetings

Junior Project Manager

Brightworks Interactive Marketing
01.2018 - 06.2019

Accounts: Becton Dickinson US/Canada/Global, LEO Pharma (Dovobet, Enstilar, Heparin), IPSEN Pharmaceuticals (Dysport Therapeutic), Galderma (Restylane, Connexion) | TA in focus: Dermatology, Neurology, Urology, Metabolism & Endocrinology

  • Worked with multi-channel brand campaigns with deliverables ranging from television to digital/social to B2B HCP communications
  • Managed all facets of both online and traditional production including planning, strategy, UX, implementation, and launch
  • Extensive experience in managing and delegating the process of project approvals through internal MLR, Veeva and PAAB

Account Executive

McCann Health
07.2017 - 12.2017

Accounts: Novartis (Aimovig, Afinitor), Merck Canada Frost (Brenzys, Renflexis, Zepatier), Adapt Pharma (Narcan Nasal Spray) | TA in focus: Neurology, Oncology, Respirology, Rheumatology, Women's Health

  • Developed & maintained project documentation including SOWs, creative briefs, status reports, project budgets, timelines, contact reports, meeting notes
  • Prepared production kick-off and mastered execution of print production process
  • Managed internal and client reviews until final approval
  • Proficient in regulatory submissions including PAAB, ASC, Zinc, and Veeva

Research Associate

St. Michael's Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Conducted Gel Electrophoresis, primer design, transformation, and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Western Blotting, Biochemical Assays and Immunofluorescence analyses on regular basis
  • Conducted tissue culture techniques such as maintaining cell lines, freezing- thawing cells, transfection, cryopreservation
  • Analyzed literature reviews, executed and performed testing as per methods, following the company's Standard Operating Procedures, ISO and cGMP guidelines
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings

Education

Master of Science - Biotechnology

McGill University
Montreal, QC
2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology

Birla Institute of Technology
Oman
2014

Skills

  • Agency Liaison
  • Account Planning and Management
  • Subordinate Training
  • New Business Identification
  • Develop Accounts
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Client Needs Assessment

Certification

  • Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation - 2020

Timeline

Senior Account Director

Health Science Communications
05.2022 - Current

Group Account Supervisor

Grey Group
02.2021 - 05.2022

Account Manager

Audience Communications
03.2020 - 02.2021

Project Manager

Six Degrees Consulting
06.2019 - 03.2020

Junior Project Manager

Brightworks Interactive Marketing
01.2018 - 06.2019

Account Executive

McCann Health
07.2017 - 12.2017

Research Associate

St. Michael's Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2017

Master of Science - Biotechnology

McGill University

Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology

Birla Institute of Technology
RACHITA ROY