Nov 2021 - Present
Media & Communications Officer
European Geosciences Union
In this role, I oversee the Union’s blog writing, press interactions and media communication. As media and communications officer, I liaise between scientists and journalists to make EGU's science accessible to audiences across Europe
May 2021 - Present
Course Curator and Lead Coach
Growhance
Worked closely with the founders on designing, launching and teaching the Creative and Professional Writing course for Growhance, an online learning startup.
Oct 2019 - Oct 2021
Assistant Manager, Medical and Internal Communications
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Spearheading Internal and Medical Communications for Glenmark (India and Global), which involves working closely with several brand and strategy teams for communications. Closely involved in driving consistent messaging and comms for Glenmark's Life Science vertical. I also work closely with corporate strategy, branding and investor relations teams.
Jul 2015 - Sep 2019
Senior Healthcare Account Executive
Edelman
Core member of the health content team, involved in science writing, research and content development for leading global and Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare clients like the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Pfizer, among others. Also included live posting of events on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Jan 2018 - May 2018
Senior Writer and Peer Reviewer
News Medical
Freelance health and lifestyle writer for leading global medical news and health information website News Medical (based in Australia)
Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
Associate Scientific Writer and Medical Editor
Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Research
In charge of studying and accrediting academic research papers, medical case reports, manuscripts and periodicals for accuracy in scientific content and English grammar. Also responsible for running plagiarism checks on short listed manuscripts, before finalising articles for print publication.
2015
Higher Certificate Course, Scientific Writing and Communication
Medical Research Center - Kasturba Health Society
Short term course + traineeship in scientific writing and medical communications, followed by practical learning and application at the Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Research (JOMR).
2013 - 2015
Masters in Science, Food Microbiology and Biochemistry
S.N.D.T. University
Two years Masters in Food Science and Nutrition, where I majored in Food Microbiology and Infections. Other key subjects included biochemistry, food science, biostatistics, epidemiology, maternal and child healthcare, and research methodology. My final year comprised an individual lab research project where I topped my class and university for my thesis.
2010 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Microbiology and Biochemistry
St. Xavier's College
Graduated with a Bachelor in Science degree, majoring in Microbiology and Biochemistry. Got an A+ for social involvement project (SIP) which consisted of me teaching visually challenged students. Editor-in-chief of "The Micronicle", the 80th anniversary issue of the Microbiology magazine.Participated in the arts&drama festival of St.Xaviers called "Ithaca", in the production team. Was part of the hospitality dept (Malhar 2011) and technicals&lighting dept (Malhar 2012).