About Karishma
Strategy Consultant and GPhC-registered Pharmacist with 8+ years of experience in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, partnering with global Competitive Intelligence (CI), Medical, Commercial, and Market Access teams to shape portfolio strategy and optimise launch performance. Experienced in transforming scientific and market insights into actionable commercial plans across neurology, dermatology, medical aesthetics, haematology, oncology, and rare diseases. Led projects totalling £1.5M and managed teams of up 15, delivering measurable impact in brand positioning, growth, and patient access.
Project expertise:
• Competitive Landscape, Pipeline, & Portfolio Analysis
• Strategic Workshops & Reports
• Market & Therapeutic Area Deep Dives
• Conference Coverage
• Clinical Trial Intelligence & Monitoring
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Solici (Cambridge Healthcare Research)Senior Associate ConsultantPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYAugust 2023 - January 2026 (2 years and 5 months)London, UK• Spearheaded projects totalling ~£1.5M across neurology, dermatology, haematology, and rare diseases, through CI monitoring, competitive simulation workshops, deep dives, BD opportunity assessments and conference coverage• Managed positive engagements with CI, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Market Access stakeholders, achieving a 100% Net Promoter Score for 3 consecutive years and generating £100k+ in new business• Monitored competitor and market insights, forecasting portfolio risks and growth opportunities for brand planning• Led teams of up to 10, providing coaching to foster analytical excellence and professional growth• Designed and facilitated strategic workshops, fostering cross-functional alignment on customer segmentation, scenario planning, and positioning ahead of new product launches
- Solici (Cambridge Healthcare Research)Associate ConsultantPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYApril 2021 - July 2023 (2 years and 3 months)London, United Kingdom• Analysed competitor education programmes, field force tactics, social media channels, and omnichannel approaches, shaping promotional messaging and engagement strategies• Presented key scientific data to 140 stakeholders, validating a Phase III clinical trial design• Attended medical congresses, providing impactful secondary coverage and analysis, complemented by primary research through expert interviews with 50+ KOLs and competitor industry sources• Created a new development framework, improving onboarding productivity of new starters by 50% over 6 months
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS TrustPharmacistMEDICALJune 2020 - March 2021 (9 months)London, UK• Implemented medicine optimisation strategies to improve outcomes for cardiology, surgery, and COVID-19 patients• Built and maintained peer-to-peer relationships with ~25 HCPs across primary and secondary care networks, facilitating scientific communication and supporting the appropriate use of medicines• Enabled over 300 patients to be successfully vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic• Reviewed local palliative care guidelines and ensured content was accurate and in line with national policies
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Education
- Masters of PharmacyUNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER2017Masters of Pharmacy
- Introduction to Healthcare Economic EvaluationUniversity of Oxford2019Introduction to Healthcare Economic Evaluation