1. Dr. Puneet Kalra
• Medical doctor with paediatric background having 15 years of rich experience ( 7 years
of clinical and research experience in in renowned hospitals and 8+ years ofl Industry
experience in both paediatric speciality and super specilaities )
• Diverse experience including Medical affairs , Phramacovigilance, Quality,strategy, product
launch , market access , CSR
• Seeking global association with a growth oriented organization of repute which can utilize
my inherent talent to the maximum ; and establish a productive career along with
substantial contribution towards organizational growth
• Astute, enthusiastic, focused, good interpersonal skills and possesses a penchant
for perfection
• Excellent communication skills, analytical ability and capability to perform under stressful
and strenuous conditions, team management skills
• Team player, Quality focused and possesses excellent crosss functional management
skills
• Significantly contributed to the body of knowledge by scientific publications
• A decent and likeable human being…….someone to feel comfortable with a positive sense
of humor
• Willingness to walk the extra mile to achieve excellence.
Home C 6, Leela Homes , Sector 4 Vaishali
Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh -201010
Mobile +91 – 9910580032
Personal ID drpuneet1@gmail.com
puneetkalra@yahoo.com

2. Professional Experience
MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd ( August 2015 – till date)
 Working as Manager Medical Affairs Providing strategic Medical support in Vaccine
portfolio as Subject matter expert for the therapeutic area ( Products include
Quadrivalet HPV vaccine, Pentavalent oral Rotavirus Diarrhoea vaccine (launch),
Varicella vaccine ( launch), Herpes Zoster vaccine ( launch), 23 valent pneumococcal
vaccine and the upcoming nonavalent HPV vaccine)
 Reviewing promotional literature, organizing promotional activities and query handling
 Conceived, planned and conducted meetings ( CMEs/RTMs/other fora) , Advisory
Boards and Vaccine Symposiums for the medical fraternity to create awareness and
contributing and influencing the opinion of Key Opinion Leaders
 Overseeing Phramacovigilance functions ; involved in collection ,
interpretation and reporting and following up with the vaccine associated
adverse events
 Signal detection analysis esp. for HPV vaccine
 Involved in PSUR ( Periodic Safety Update Report ) generation of vaccines and
their presentation to the regulatory body DCGI ( Drug Controller general of
India)
 Attended an online session on Pharmacoepidemiology and
Pharamacovigilance from ENEPP (European network of Centres for
Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance)
 Reieved Centre of Excellence and Circle of Excellence awards for outstanding
performance

3.  Acting as the compliance gatekeeper and overseeing PMS studies
Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt. Ltd. ( Feb ‘15 to Aug ’15 )
• Worked as medical Advisor India and launched Afatinib which is the first Irreversiblle
EGFR TKI Inhibitor in India for Non Squamous Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
• Took care of Oncology portfolio and providing strategic medical support
Sanofi Genzyme India Pvt. Ltd ( April 2013 – Feb 2015)
 Medical Advisor for the South Asia region ( India, Pakistan, SriLanka, Bangladesh,
Maldives & Nepal) in rare disorders Also functioned as Interim Medical Head
 Product portfolio included Rare Diorders :ERTs ( Enzyme Replacement Therapies )
for treatable LSDs ( Lysosomal Storage Disorders ) viz. Gaucher Disease, Pompe
disease , Fabry Disease as well MPS I disorders ,as well as therapies for Multiple
Sclerosis and Recombinat human TSH for iatrogenic hypothyroidism
 Provided scientific and medical support both to internal stakeholders ( Sales,
Marketing , MedicAffairs, Government Affairs) as well as external stakeholders
(KOLs, KBLs )
 Enhanced focus on relevant paediatric specialties as well as superspecialities to
increase the diagnosis of rare disorders
 Involved in local registrations as well as obtaining trial waivers from regulatory
authorities
MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd ( October 2010- April 2013)
Worked as Medical Specialist in Vaccines Divison and provided medical support
Quest Diagnostics India Pvt. Ltd. ( March 2008 – October 2010 )
• Took care of Medical Affairs for Gynae Oncoilogy portfolio
• Launched Lumetta a pathbreaking testing technique in lymphomas
Research Experience
AIIMS (All India Institute OF Medical Sciences) Jan2007-March2008
As Senior Research Officer in Department of Paediatric Gateroenrerology (PI – Dr Shinjini
Bhatnagar) for a Phase-III clinical trial (Efficacy of Zinc as an adjuvant in the treatment of

4. Bronchopneumonia in hospitalized children) sponsored by W.H.O. and JOHNS HOPKINS
UNIVERSITY,U.S.A. ( Publication Bhatnagar et al )
Clinical Experience ( August 2001 to December 2007 )
• Worked as a clinician in State Government as well as private hospitals in
Paediatrics and Emergency departments
Paediatric Exposure
Industry Experience :
 Earlier worked Pediatric as well Paediatric Super Specialities which included
Paediatric Genetics , Paediatric Gasteroenterology, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric
Neurology, Paediatric Rheumatology) at Genzyme -A Sanofi Company besides taking
care of Oncology and Neurology portfolios
 Worked exclusively for 2.5 years (October 2010-April 2013) with paediatric fraternity
for Vaccine portfolio in MSD Pharmaceuticals primarily in KOL Engagements, Advisory
Boards , Policymaking and Guidelines ,Speaker Engagments,ISPs,CMEs & RTMs as
primary Speaker/Co Speaker, National and International Conferences
Academic Credentials
• M.B.B.S. - Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (Manipal University), 2001
• P.G.C.C.- Post Graduate Certificate Course in Paediatrics from Indian Medical Association
• P.G.D.C.R.- Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (ICRI)

5. • I.P.P.R.A. – Industry program in Pharma Regaulatory Affairs ( BioInformatics Institute of
India)
• Linguistic skills : Fluent in English , Hindi, Punjabi & Kannada, German ( basic)
• Interests : Won prizes for anchoring, singing, dancing as well as creative writing ( poetry /
sketching), sports
• Functioned as Cultural Ambassdor in most of the organizations worked
Special Achievements
• Only the third doctor in Indian Pharmaceutical Industry to work on Rare Disorders
• Took more than two hundred lectures and talks so far in CMEs, Symposia as well as RTMS
• Won the Sunshine Personality award at Genzyme
• First employee from Genzyme South Asia to be featured on the company website
• Won the Best person to Work with in any Vertical award at Quest Diagnostics
• Received Centre of Excellence Awards in KOL Management and Scientific Affairs in MSD
Vaccines
• Received a Circle of Excellence Award in Pan India Adult Immunization Protocol Project by
Medical Affairs
• Received an excellence award from medical affairs and marketing for a project on Adult
Immunization and Pneumococccal Vaccination SOP
• Involved in launch of first pentavalent Rotavirus vaccine in India and establishing its science
culminating into it receiving an OPPI Award from Indian Pharmaceutical Industry
• Got promoted to the next level ( from assistant manager to manager ) within 6 months in
Quest Diagnostics
• Functioned as the Cultural Ambassador of Team Vaccines at MSD – won prizes for anchoring,
singing, dancing as well as creative writing ( poetry / sketching)

6. • I.P.P.R.A. – Industry program in Pharma Regaulatory Affairs ( BioInformatics Institute of
India)
• Linguistic skills : Fluent in English , Hindi, Punjabi & Kannada, German ( basic)
• Interests : Won prizes for anchoring, singing, dancing as well as creative writing ( poetry /
sketching), sports
• Functioned as Cultural Ambassdor in most of the organizations worked
Special Achievements
• Only the third doctor in Indian Pharmaceutical Industry to work on Rare Disorders
• Took more than two hundred lectures and talks so far in CMEs, Symposia as well as RTMS
• Won the Sunshine Personality award at Genzyme
• First employee from Genzyme South Asia to be featured on the company website
• Won the Best person to Work with in any Vertical award at Quest Diagnostics
• Received Centre of Excellence Awards in KOL Management and Scientific Affairs in MSD
Vaccines
• Received a Circle of Excellence Award in Pan India Adult Immunization Protocol Project by
Medical Affairs
• Received an excellence award from medical affairs and marketing for a project on Adult
Immunization and Pneumococccal Vaccination SOP
• Involved in launch of first pentavalent Rotavirus vaccine in India and establishing its science
culminating into it receiving an OPPI Award from Indian Pharmaceutical Industry
• Got promoted to the next level ( from assistant manager to manager ) within 6 months in
Quest Diagnostics
• Functioned as the Cultural Ambassador of Team Vaccines at MSD – won prizes for anchoring,
singing, dancing as well as creative writing ( poetry / sketching)