DR. ANISH DESAI MD. FCP. PGDHEP DIRECTOR, INTELLIMED HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
Honorary Professor Pharmaceutical Medicine, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
Chief - Expert Medical & Scientific Advocacy Board, Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council (ENAC)

Dr. Anish Desai is a trained Clinical Pharmacologist and Pharmaceutical Physician with 3 decades of experience in Academia, Research, and Healthcare industry with proven leadership skills, strong business acumen, and a deep understanding of the Healthcare System, including Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical & Medical device industry. He has been recognized for driving positive change, delivering solutions, developing talent, and nurturing strong relationships with external stakeholders. Holding Senior Management Position for last 20 years and involved in strategic decision

In the past few years Dr. Anish Desai has established himself as a KOL in the nutraceutical industry. He has worked in shaping the environment from an evidence-based perspective. Advocacy of clinical evidence and data for differentiation of product has been his endeavor, and he has achieved the same by several publications and conduct of clinical trials. He has been responsible for the scientific basis of product evaluation and launch for several therapeutic area like immunity, joint health, probiotics, metabolic disease to name a few. Dr. Anish Desai has been at the forefront of education in the area of nutraceutical, by undertaking several webinars and writing blogs for consumers and other stakeholders. His contributions have appeared on several digital medias, notably on Nutra foods, F&B news, Express Health, NDTV, Pharmabiz, PharmaShots to name a few. He is associated with ET Edge as a knowledge partner for a nutraceutical summit. He also has been a speaker at several conferences in nutraceuticals.

Dr. Anish Desai is working closely with the physicians to shape the role of nutraceuticals in health and wellness. The product range he is working on is from preventive Medicine to therapeutic role of nutraceuticals. He has evaluated the role of nutraceutical in sports nutrition. His 360-degree knowledge of the healthcare industry gives him an unique advantage of understanding the healthcare ecosystem and the stakeholders driving the same.

Dr. Anish Desai has proven himself as a top-notch medical professional & thought leader through his work in leading Indian and multinational healthcare Organizations like Johnson & Johnson India, Bayer Schering Pharma India, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd & Unichem Laboratories. He is also associated with several startup nutraceutical organizations as a medical and clinical expert, shaping their scientific activities.

He has been responsible for setting up medical, clinical, regulatory affairs and Pharmacovigilance teams. His expertise in R&D, entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas have successfully generated sustainable revenue for several Organizations.

Dr. Anish Desai has been a board member of several Organizations making business decisions for portfolio introductions, product, and service strategy, and being involved in providing vision, leadership & direction to achieve strategic excellence and execute as well as develop ideas for new growth opportunities at management board level.

Dr. Anish Desai has therapeutic area expertise in Diabetes & Cardiometabolic; Oncology; Dermatology; Infectious disease; Women’s Healthcare; Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery; Orthopedics & Trauma; Wound Management; and minimally access surgery,

With an extensive experience in the field of research, Dr. Anish Desai’s work is well published& presented in international and Indian peer reviewed Journals and conferences with nearly 130 publications and Abstarcts. His most significant contributions to the field include registering and launching nearly 50 molecules for the first time in India across therapeutic areas. Dr. Anish Desai has also worked in Drug Development & NCE Research with 2 molecules in Phase II Clinical Trials. He has capabilities HEOR & HTA.

Dr. Anish Desai has been a reputable member of revered Organizations such as American College of Clinical Pharmacology (USA); Royal Society of Medicine (Lon.); Society of Pharmaceutical Medicine (UK); Clinical Research Professionals (USA).

Given his passion for education, he has had the pleasure to be able to ‘give back’ in capacity of a teaching faculty at acclaimed institutes such as Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), KEM Hospital (Mumbai); NMIMS-School of Pharmacy and Technology; Pune University; Shri C. B. Patel Research Centre (SVKM); and K.M Kundnani College of Pharmacy (Mumbai). Dr. Anish Desai is a recipient of the prestigious Charles R. Ream “Award of excellence”; and the “U.K. Sheth award” for his stupendous work in the area of research at K.E.M. Hospital

Dr. Manish R Garg M.D
Medical Affairs Consultant with IntelliMed Healthcare Solutions
In-Charge, New Horizons Health and Research Foundation (NHF), Mumbai

Dr. Manish R Garg is a trained Clinical Pharmacologist with2 decades of experience in pharmaceutical sector. As a medical- affairs professional his core expertise resides in drug access, scientific leader (SL)engagement and creatingdigital tools for patient centered solutions. He has been in leadership roles for 10 years in global pharmaceutical companies with expertise to navigate and offer solutions in different marketsacross AsiaPacific (reimbursed and self-pay markets).

He has played a pivotal role in establishing medical information services; developed and leveraged scientific leadernetwork to expedite regulatory approvals and involved in identifying and selectionof investigators; and monitoring of Phase 2 and 3 studies.

In his current leadership role at NHF he leads the research and publication arm of New Horizons Child Development Centre (5 centers across Mumbai managing > 1000 special needs children annually) and is responsible for the Fellowship program in Developmental Pediatrics and trainsmedical and allied healthcare clinicians to upskill them in clinical research area.