Sky Pharma · 2026
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Vaishnavi Pandey
Pharmaceutical Product Management · Global Markets
Pharma Product Manager driving brand strategy & international market growth across French-Speaking Africa — powered by science and sharpened by an MBA.
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Sky Pharma · Bangalore
About Me
Pharma Science Meets
Global Strategy
I'm a pharmaceutical professional who bridges scientific grounding with commercial strategy. Armed with a B.Pharm from BITS Babaria and an MBA in Pharma Tech from NMIMS, I've built my career at the intersection of healthcare, consulting, and international product management.
Currently at Sky Pharma, Bangalore as Product Manager for French-Speaking Africa Regions, I oversee market entry strategy, brand positioning, and commercial execution across 25+ Francophone markets. Before this, I spent 1.5 years as a Brand Manager at AICE Healthcare and over a year as a Healthcare Consultant at Healthark Insights — building skills across brand strategy, market research, and client advisory.
Domains
Areas of Expertise
A blend of pharmaceutical science, commercial strategy, and international market acumen developed across four dynamic organisations.
International Market Development
Managing pharmaceutical product portfolios across French-Speaking Africa — covering market entry, regulatory coordination, distributor management, and localised brand positioning for 25+ countries.
Brand Management
End-to-end pharmaceutical brand lifecycle management — from positioning and promotional strategy to field force enablement and KOL engagement, as practised at AICE Healthcare across the Indian market.
Market Research & Insights
Primary and secondary pharma market research — competitive intelligence, landscape analysis, customer segmentation, and evidence-based insight generation as practised at Macleods Pharmaceuticals and Healthark Insights.
Healthcare Consulting
Client-facing healthcare advisory and consulting — delivering strategic recommendations, cross-functional project management, and actionable insights across pharmaceutical and healthcare clients at Healthark Insights.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Strong scientific foundation in drug formulation, manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and regulatory frameworks — built through a B.Pharm degree and NIPER certification in Manufacturing & Quality Practices.
Product Strategy & Planning
Pharma product lifecycle planning, commercial strategy development, go-to-market frameworks, and cross-functional team collaboration — synthesising MBA Pharma Tech education with on-ground commercial experience.
Career Path
Professional Journey
From pharmaceutical sciences to international product management — a focused journey across consulting, brand management, and global markets.
Mar 2026 — Present · 5 mos
Sky Pharma · Full-time
Product Manager — French Speaking Africa Regions
- Driving end-to-end product management strategy for Sky Pharma's portfolio targeting French-Speaking Africa — a 25+ country region with diverse regulatory and market landscapes
- Coordinating with in-country distributors and partners across Francophone West, Central, and North Africa for brand launch and commercial execution
- Developing localised market entry playbooks adapted to cultural, regulatory, and reimbursement differences across target markets
- Based in Bangalore; managing international portfolio remotely with frequent cross-functional collaboration with medical, regulatory, and supply chain teams
Oct 2024 — Mar 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos
AICE Healthcare Pvt Ltd · Full-time
Brand Manager
- Managed full brand lifecycle for assigned pharmaceutical products in the competitive Indian specialty market from Bengaluru headquarters
- Developed and executed promotional strategies, visual aids, and digital campaigns in alignment with brand positioning and medical affairs
- Worked closely with the field force — training and enabling the sales team on brand communication, scientific narratives, and competitive positioning
- Engaged with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and built scientific advisory boards to strengthen brand credibility and clinical evidence communication
Jul 2023 — Oct 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos
Healthark Insights · Full-time
Consultant
- Delivered healthcare consulting projects for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients — spanning market research, competitive landscape analysis, and commercial strategy advisory
- Applied Microsoft Office suite, team leadership, and analytical skills across multiple simultaneous client engagements in Ahmedabad
- Contributed to research design, field data collection, data synthesis, and presentation of recommendations to senior client stakeholders
- Built capabilities in translating complex market data into actionable strategic insights for pharma product managers and commercial teams
May 2022 — Jul 2022 · 3 mos
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. · Full-time
Market Research Intern
- Conducted structured primary and secondary market research for pharmaceutical product lines at one of India's leading generics companies
- Gathered and synthesised competitive intelligence data, analysed market trends, and prepared reports for the marketing and commercial teams
- Gained foundational exposure to pharma marketing operations, brand management workflows, and the commercial side of the generics industry
Career Highlights
Key Milestones
Defining moments and milestones that have shaped a growing career in pharmaceutical product management and strategy.
AICE Healthcare · 2024–2026
Brand Mgmt
1.5 Years of Brand Management: Building Pharma Brands in the Indian Market
Healthark Insights · 2023–2024
Consulting
Healthcare Consulting Practice: Multi-Client Pharma Strategy & Research Engagements
NMIMS · 2020–2023
Education
MBA in Pharma Tech: Combining Pharmaceutical Science with Business Management
NIPER-Ahmedabad · 2021
Certification
Industry Skill-Set Bridge: Manufacturing & Quality Practices in Pharmaceutical Industry
University of Chicago · 2021
Certification
Critical Thinking Course — University of Chicago
Capabilities
Skills & Proficiency
A versatile skill set spanning pharmaceutical sciences, commercial strategy, consulting, and international business — built across four pharma organisations.
Brand & Product Management
Research & Analytics
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Leadership & Soft Skills
Licences & Certifications
Critical Thinking Course
University of Chicago · Issued September 2021
Manufacturing & Quality Practices in Pharmaceutical Industry
NIPER-Ahmedabad (Industry Skill-Set Bridge Course) · Issued October 2021
MBA — Pharma Tech
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) · 2020–2023
Get In Touch
Let's Connect
Whether you're looking to collaborate on pharma brand strategy, international market development across Africa, healthcare consulting projects, or simply want to exchange ideas — feel free to reach out.