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Shaishav Panchal

@shaishavpanchal

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I shape global health product strategies that expand equitable access across vaccines and infectious diseases.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead global health, medical affairs, market access, or product strategy work that expands equitable access, strengthens health systems, and turns scientific evidence into impact for underserved populations.

At Novartis, I lead global health product strategy for pipeline assets spanning dengue, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, malaria, cryptosporidiosis, and leprosy. I translate patient, clinical, epidemiological, and market insights into access, pricing, evidence, forecasting, and portfolio decisions for low- and middle-income countries.

I’ve developed early access, pricing, and value strategies for five pipeline assets, generated patient and product journey insights across four disease areas, and co-led market research for dengue prophylaxis, severe malaria, and single-dose cure initiatives.

Before this, I built public-health partnerships at Novartis, including around 10 collaborations with state NCD cells and central ministries that supported screening for approximately 100,000 patients and training for approximately 1,000 healthcare professionals. At UNDP and WHO, I strengthened vaccine logistics, immunization, polio eradication, surveillance, and field implementation through digital health, capacity building, and data-driven program management.

I bring an MD in Community Medicine, experience across WHO, UNDP, and Novartis, and more than 10 peer-reviewed publications. I’m motivated by evidence-led collaboration that turns scientific and public-health insight into practical, equitable health solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Director - Global Health Programs

Current

Novartis

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Led strategic insights and portfolio planning for a Global Health pipeline spanning multiple diseases. Developed early access, pricing, and value strategies for five pipeline assets and co-led market research initiatives.

Portfolio Management Forecasting Market Research Stakeholder Engagement Evidence Generation Pricing Strategy Access Strategy Cross functional Leadership

Program Manager - Global Health

Novartis

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 (5 months)

Partnered with Flagship leadership to translate enterprise strategy into actionable program plans. Led two programs, developing integrated program plans, financial forecasts, and governance-ready documentation.

Program Management Strategic Planning Governance Financial Forecasting Leadership

Manager Public Health

Novartis

Oct 2016 - Nov 2021 (5 years 1 month)

Led development and execution of strategic government partnerships, establishing ~10 high-impact collaborations with State NCD cells and central ministries. Generated actionable insights and designed scalable access partnership models.

Public Health Stakeholder Engagement Partnership Development Policy Analysis Monitoring and Evaluation Access Strategy

Project Officer

UNDP

Oct 2014 - Oct 2016 (2 years)

Led planning and phased implementation of the Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) in Rajasthan. Trained ~2,000 healthcare workers and established monitoring, evaluation, and reporting frameworks.

Digital Health Vaccine Logistics Cold Chain Management Capacity Building Monitoring and Evaluation Data Driven Decision Making

Surveillance Medical Officer

World Health Organization

Jun 2012 - Oct 2014 (2 years 4 months)

Provided technical leadership and programmatic guidance on polio eradication, AFP surveillance, and Supplementary Immunization Activities. Improved routine immunization coverage and intensified measles-rubella elimination efforts.

Polio Eradication Surveillance Immunizations Capacity Building Stakeholder Coordination Data Driven Decision Making

Resident MD Community Medicine

SMIMER Medical College

Jun 2009 - Jun 2012 (3 years)

Contributed at the intersection of medical education, research, and public health program implementation. Supported monitoring and evaluation of public health programs and participated in research design and data analysis.

Medical Education Research Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity Building

Medical Officer

Bhailal Amin Hospital

May 2008 - Jun 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Delivered patient-centered inpatient care through regular patient assessments, monitoring, and follow-up. Supported timely clinical decision-making and optimized treatment planning.

Patient Care Clinical Decision Making Inpatient Care Treatment Planning