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Anitha Rajagopalan

Anitha Rajagopalan

East Brunswick,New Jersey

Summary

Medical Affairs and Operations leader with 17+ years of global experience in medical devices, clinical research, and medical writing. Proven track record in designing and implementing compliant HCP engagement solutions across 15+ countries, streamlining processes, and improving access to care. Skilled in vendor oversight, SOP development, KPI-driven performance management, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Compliance. Adept at leveraging data insights, market research, and fiscal discipline to enhance program impact and ensure regulatory excellence. Passionate about scientific integrity, compliance, and advancing patient outcomes through ethical healthcare partnerships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager, Global Professional Affairs

Getinge
03.2023 - Current
  • Lead operational management of global HCP engagement programs across 15+ countries, streamlining contracting processes and reducing cycle times by 40% through collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Medical Affairs.
  • Design, launch, and manage global educational grant systems, achieving 3x improvement in transparency, review efficiency, and governance.
  • Standardize medical education delivery via Getinge Experience Center across 6 regions for 2,000+ HCPs annually.
  • Develop scalable policy frameworks for high-risk regulatory markets, ensuring 100% compliance.
  • Redesign SOPs, digital workflows, and operational processes, driving a 30% increase in efficiency.
  • Manage global budget and external partner performance, optimizing ROI and meeting KPIs.
  • Lead cross-regional teams, achieving 100% on-time delivery of milestones with minimal audit findings.

Global Medical Affairs Manager

Getinge
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Centralized internal medical knowledge systems, improving access to HCP interaction data and scientific content by 30%.
  • Led educational grants strategy in North America, doubling compliant approvals and streamlining FMV processes.
  • Reviewed 200+ regulatory, technical, and promotional materials, achieving zero audit findings.
  • Established cross-functional content review processes, reducing approval times by 35%.
  • Gathered actionable KOL/HCP insights to inform product messaging and post-market strategies.
  • Monitored competitive and payer trends, delivering intelligence briefs and training modules.

Medical Researcher & Scientific Writer

Freelance
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Delivered 15+ manuscripts and systematic reviews in cardiology and oncology.
  • Led literature review for global SLR projects, informing product positioning.
  • Developed e-learning modules adopted by medical platforms, boosting engagement by 40%.
  • Guided HCPs through peer-review processes, achieving publications in Heart Rhythm and JACC.

Clinical Trial Manager (Intern)

Sollers College
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Executed TMF quality review with 100% GCP compliance; contributed to cardiovascular device protocol design.
  • Reduced source data verification timelines by 20%.
  • Supported regulatory filings (21 CFR, ICH-GCP, EU MDR).

Sr. Clinical Specialist, Electrophysiology

Abbott
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Supported 100+ implant procedures, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Reduced troubleshooting time post-implant.
  • Maintained 100% MDR compliance; mentored new clinical team members.

Cardiac Device Specialist

Valley Medical Group
09.2016 - 10.2018
  • Delivered device programming, follow-up, and remote monitoring.
  • Coordinated Phase III/IV trials, ensuring compliance and accurate AE reporting.

Manager, Medical Education & Training

Medtronic
05.2011 - 07.2015
  • Directed regional medical education strategy for 1,500+ physicians.
  • Managed $2M+ budgets while expanding training reach.
  • Built partnerships with 22 universities; opened new therapy training center reducing travel costs by 40%.

Cardiology Product Support Executive

MITI Electronics
05.2008 - 05.2011
  • Exceeded sales targets by 110% in consecutive years.
  • Provided real-time OR support and expanded market reach.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving technical issues promptly.

Education

Master of Science - Health Outcomes Policy and Economics

Rutgers School of Public Health
New Brunswick, NJ
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Physician’s Assistant – Cardiology

Birla Institute of Technological Sciences
India
06.2008

Skills

  • Global process optimization
  • Vendor selection and management
  • SOP creation and management
  • Data-driven performance insights
  • Market Access Trends & Competitive Landscape Analysis
  • Fiscal Management, Contract Negotiation & Budget Oversight
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Healthcare professional engagement
  • Quality assurance auditing
  • Clinical Affairs and Medical Writing

Certification

  • Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist – Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs, USA
  • 2022-07
  • Advanced Clinical Trial Management – Graduate Certificate, Sollers, NJ
  • 2020-11
  • IBHRE Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
  • 2010 – 2020

Timeline

Senior Manager, Global Professional Affairs

Getinge
03.2023 - Current

Global Medical Affairs Manager

Getinge
01.2021 - 03.2023

Medical Researcher & Scientific Writer

Freelance
07.2020 - 02.2022

Clinical Trial Manager (Intern)

Sollers College
05.2020 - 01.2021

Sr. Clinical Specialist, Electrophysiology

Abbott
10.2018 - 03.2020

Cardiac Device Specialist

Valley Medical Group
09.2016 - 10.2018

Manager, Medical Education & Training

Medtronic
05.2011 - 07.2015

Cardiology Product Support Executive

MITI Electronics
05.2008 - 05.2011

Master of Science - Health Outcomes Policy and Economics

Rutgers School of Public Health

Bachelor of Science - Physician’s Assistant – Cardiology

Birla Institute of Technological Sciences

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