Venue: Auditorium, SVKM’s NMIMS, School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, Shirpur
SVKM’s NMIMS, SPTM Shirpur, successfully organized the Industry-Academia Meet on February 01, 2025, aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between industry professionals and academia.
Objective of the Meet
The primary objective was to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical application by exposing students to the evolving dynamics of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Discussions focused on corporate transformations across key sectors such as:
• Formulation and Development
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Marketing and Sales
• Supply Chain and Packaging
• Regulatory Affairs
• Operations, Finance, and HR
• Research and Emerging Technologies
The event was designed for Final Year B. Pharm, Third Year B. Pharm + MBA, and First & Second Year M. Pharm / M. Pharm + MBA students.
Distinguished Industry Guests
The meet featured insightful participation from leading experts, including:
1. Mr. Ankush Jamdagni – Co-Founder, Oatey Inc.
2. Mr. Rishi Nagar – Founder and Head, Fitnastic India
3. Mr. Prahlad Pandey – Trainer and Founder, Prahlad Pandey Corporation
4. Ms. Shilpy Singh – Head, Project Management & Technology Transfer, Piramal Healthcare, Indore
5. Mr. Suhas Choudhari – Sr. General Manager – Packaging, Serum Institute of India, Pune
6. Dr. Khusro Salim Kazi – Group CEO, EMC Group of Hospitals
7. Dr. Nandkumar Patil – Head & Associate Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Apicore Pharmaceuticals (RK Pharma Group)
Session Highlights
Welcome Address
The meet commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Shyamsunder Pancholi, Associate Dean, SPTM Shirpur, who introduced the theme and provided an overview of the school's facilities and its potential for industry collaboration.
Panel Discussions
Session I (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Moderated by: Dr. Shyamsunder Pancholi
Panellists: Mr. Ankush Jamdagni, Mr. Rishi Nagar, Mr. Prahlad Pandey, Ms. Shilpy Singh
Session II (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Moderated by: Dr. Girdharilal Gupta, Professor, Pharmacology
Panellists: Mr. Suhas Choudhari, Dr. Nandkumar Patil, Dr. Khusro Salim Kazi
Key Discussions
🔹 Industry Trends
Insights into current market shifts, including growing demand in areas like data analytics, business analytics, bio-AI, pharmacovigilance, and technology transfer.
🔹 Skill Requirements
Emphasis on developing soft and technical skills such as time management, adaptability, creative thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience.
🔹 Interview Preparation
Tips on crafting impactful resumes aligned with job roles, company research, and the importance of body language, mindset, and extracurricular involvement.
🔹 Research Collaboration
Discussions on initiating industry-academia collaborative projects, with recommendations that M. Pharm students pursue research addressing real-time industrial and societal needs.
Outcomes of the Meet
• 💼 Internship Opportunities: Industry guests expressed interest in offering internships to deserving students.
• 🤝 Collaborative Research: New areas for joint research and academic-industry projects were identified.
• 🔗 Networking: The meet offered students valuable networking opportunities with established professionals.
The event concluded with a thoughtful summary and vote of thanks by Dr. Amit Page, Coordinator of the meet.
📸 Glimpses of the event
https://pharmacy-shirpur.nmims.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Report-Industry-Academia-Meet.docx
