Dr. Mukesh Kumar is the President of the KV Group. Mukesh has more than 20 years of experience in conducting high quality evidence based primary research, developing and synthesizing information, competitive and pipeline analysis. His experience in pharmaceutical industry, especially in manufacturing, drug discovery and disease state management gives him the right background. Prior to starting KV Group, Mukesh worked as consultant CI for IMS Health.
Dr. Kumar has extensive therapeutic knowledge and deep understanding of the scientific and business aspects of the pharmaceutical industry allowing him to successfully answer questions in over 25 therapeutic categories in the past several years.
Dr. Kumar routinely attends category focused international medical meetings and he has developed relationships with many leading KOLs in the field. He is a regular attendee at the dinner programs organized by the pharmaceutical companies enabling him to understand the strategy behind programs, symposia or medical education lectures. Mukesh has been regularly attending various international conferences for last several years.
Key areas of expertise: Oncology(Renal cancers, Bladder Cancers, Multiple Myeloma, Hodgkin’s Lymphomas ), Pain(RA, OA, IV non-opioids), Rare Diseases (e.g. Gaucher’s Disease), Nephrology (CKD market), CNS(Alzheimer’s, Schizophrenia, Insomnia, Depression), Gastro(e.g. GERD, Peptic ulcers), OTC Products(e.g. Rx to OTC switch) , Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Pharmacogenomics (e.g. Biomarker based drug development), Anticoagulants, Respiratory(e.g. generic inhalers, Asthma & COPD)Metabolic Diseases (e.g. Dyslipidemia, Diabetes and Bone disorders), Diagnostics (e.g. Prostrate Cancer Tests), Cardiology(e.g. PCSK9s), Dermal Fillers, Advanced Wound Care(e.g. DFU), Vaccines and Generics(e.g. Biosimilar products), Women Care(e.g. Contraception, Osteoporosis).
Mukesh holds a PhD in Drug Design from the University Of The Sciences in Philadelphia and an MBA in Pharmaceutical Business from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Sciences. Mukesh is a licensed pharmacist in the states of NJ and PA. Mukesh has successfully presented his research at various national and international meetings. His interaction with the key researchers and industry personnel makes him a valuable resource.
Mukesh has a strong commitment to ethical mandates and investigational compliance. Mukesh is an active member of Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP).
