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SARATH CHANDAR

SARATH CHANDAR

Moorestown

Summary

Dynamic C-Suite executive with 30+ yrs. of experience in Pharmaceutical industry with a proven track record of successful growth, driving strategic vision and innovation. Expert in business development and IP licensing, achieving 5X sales growth through global partnerships. Renowned for creative vision and executive leadership, fostering collaboration to enhance organizational success and market expansion.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Strategy Officer

SPI Pharma Inc.,
06.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded development of strategic vision and tactical initiatives aligning with key market trends to drive business growth and innovation.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing long-term strategic plans and achieving key milestones.
  • Analyzed competitive landscape, identifying opportunities for market expansion through internal innovation as well as external partnerships
  • Fostered stakeholder engagement through effective communication of strategic objectives and key success factors.
  • Directed corporate strategy sessions, facilitating ideation and collaboration among senior leadership to refine organizational vision.

Chief Scientific Officer

SPI Pharma Inc.,
02.2017 - 06.2022
  • Led strategic research initiatives to advance pharmaceutical product/technology innovation.
  • Participated, chaired and presented scientific findings in global pharmaceutical conferences.
  • Fostered collaborations with academic institutions and industry partners to enhance research capabilities and knowledge sharing.
  • Negotiated and closed in and out-licensing deals for enabling drug delivery technologies.
  • Built a robust IP/Patent estate to enable value-added licensing.

VP, Business Development

SPI Pharma Inc.,
12.1999 - 01.2017
  • Developed strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
  • Led cross-functional teams to identify new business opportunities and achieved 5X sales growth.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.


Senior Director, Business Development

JM Huber
04.1996 - 11.1999
  • Conducted market research to pin point opportunities and to develop and execute business plans, enhancing market penetration.
  • Negotiated contracts with potential clients, ensuring favorable terms that align with organizational goals.

Global Marketing Manager

BF Goodrich (Specialty Chemicals)
08.1976 - 03.1996
  • Developed and implemented global marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility across multiple regions.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to inform product development and positioning initiatives.
  • Managed global marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources for maximum impact.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
07-1982

Operations Research

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
06-1976

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology
India
07-1975

Skills

  • Creative Vision
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • Innovation & IP Licensing
  • Global Partnerships
  • P&L Management
  • JV & Acquisitions
  • Executive Leadership

Timeline

Chief Strategy Officer

SPI Pharma Inc.,
06.2022 - Current

Chief Scientific Officer

SPI Pharma Inc.,
02.2017 - 06.2022

VP, Business Development

SPI Pharma Inc.,
12.1999 - 01.2017

Senior Director, Business Development

JM Huber
04.1996 - 11.1999

Global Marketing Manager

BF Goodrich (Specialty Chemicals)
08.1976 - 03.1996

MBA - Marketing

Case Western Reserve University

Operations Research

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology

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