With a decade and half of experience, Nitika leads the Research function at OPPI. As a Research Director she is responsible for providing analytical support to advocacy campaigns of the OPPI. Her understanding of the regulatory and commercial ecosystem of the pharmaceutical industry assists in strengthening OPPI’s position as knowledge partner to member companies on pharma policy. Most recently, she was working with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as Associate Director, Market Research. She worked with BMS for 6 years across multiple therapy areas and projects spanning Market Research to Product launch strategies, Business strategy, Access strategy as well as Commercial excellence. Prior to BMS, Nitika has worked with leading Indian pharmaceutical companies, Glenmark and Biocon, spearheading Business Development and Marketing Strategy for new product and commercialization for them respectively. Nitika holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotech with a MBA in International Marketing from Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB).

Shreyas has more than two and a half decades of experience in Finance and Accounting. Shreyas leads the finance and administration function in OPPI overseeing the budget management, accounting, financial planning and analysis, and is also responsible for the smooth functioning of the Secretariat. Prior to OPPI, Shreyas has spent 21 years at Pfizer Ltd and has handled areas such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Long Range Planning, P&L Management, Pricing, Accounts Receivable & Cost Audit. A Cost Accountant from the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India (ICWAI), Shreyas started his career with Cadbury India Limited and has worked with Boehringer Mannheim Limited and Ciba Geigy Limited.

As Director, Communications & Patient Advocacy, Asawari leads the Communications and Patient Advocacy programmes and is responsible for OPPI’s communications function and work on multi-stakeholder advocacy and social media engagements.

Asawari brings with her over 13 years of experience across communication and investor relations domains. Prior to joining OPPI, she was the head of corporate communications, investor relations and sustainability at Shoppers Stop, and had led the corporate communications and investor relations functions in Voltas Limited. She had also worked with PwC as a senior consultant and with Tata Services as an Economist. 

Through her career, she has been actively engaged with both internal & external stakeholders, built digital presence, set up brand management and guidelines, increased brand visibility and equity. She has notable acumen in developing and implementing communication campaigns, leading investor relations and supporting advocacy programmes. 

An alumni of the Indian School of Business (ISB), she is also a member of its PGP Learning and Advisory council.