Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Executives 2011

Rahul Pradhan
MS, Pharmaceutical Science,
Univ of Oklahoma Health Sciences
Centre, OKC, USA
B.Pharm,
Nagpur University, India
Registered Pharmacist (USA)
Rahul Thappa
Post Graduate in Communications,
(MICA)
Mudra Institute of Communications,
Ahmedabad
B.Sc. Mathematics (Honours), Delhi
University
Post Graduate Diploma in Software
Engineering,
DoE A-level certification
8 years of experience across Sales, Scientific Research and Pharmacy
Operations
Pharmacy Manager, Walgreen Co., USA
• Achieved sales in excess of $10 mil per year through successful leadership
of a team consisting of Registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians
• Key responsibilities included analyzing monthly store operating
statement, loss prevention report, generic vendor buys, customer service
scorecard, daily and weekly inventory reports and assessing staffing
levels to identify opportunities for improvement as well as business
growth
• Managed employee affairs including hiring, coaching, constructive
discipline, annual review and conflict resolution
• Ensured compliance in accordance with Healthcare related State and
Federal laws
• Achieved business growth through managing prescriber relationships,
and community activities
• Prior to this, held positions as Registered Pharmacist (USA), Research
Associate (USA) and Product Specialist (India).
12 years experience in marketing services consulting, media negotiation,
branded content creation and monetization
Managing Director, Mindshare Malaysia
• Delivered double-digit top-line and bottom-line growth in a recessionary
market
• Spearheaded the integration of Mindshare’s marketing services offerings
into the core business to deliver greater efficiency
Business Director Mindshare & GroupM ESP, Malaysia
• Developed Team Unilever Malaysia into one of the most consistent,
profitable and awarded teams in the global network
• Led the start-up Entertainment, Sports and Partnerships (ESP) division to
a profitable market-leading position
Achievements
• Led the business restructuring effort of the country operations in 2009-10
• Led Team Unilever Malaysia in winning global, regional and national
awards
• Led Mindshare Malaysia to a record fourth “Agency of the Year” at the
Media Specialists’ Association Awards 2009
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