DIA Young Leaders Program (YLP): Shaping the Next Generation of Life Sciences Leaders

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 2:00–5:30 PM IST CIDCO Auditorium & Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, CIDCO Auditorium & Convention Centre

About this session

DIA India Young Leaders Program (YLP) Shaping the Next Generation of Life Sciences Leaders Date: 18 November 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Venue: CIDCO Auditorium & Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai Target Audience: Outgoing Life Sciences Students (MPharm, PhD, MBBS, BDS, MD, BTech/MTech) Research Scholars Recent Graduates seeking career opportunities and Early-career professionals (upto 12 months, since lastest qualifying examination). The Program Committee Forum Gandhi, PhD: Quality Compliance Manager at Shreenath Chemicals; Visiting Faculty, Bombay College of Pharmacy; Treasurer, Industrial Pharmacy Section (IPS), International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). Programme: 1. Welcome & Opening Remarks: Introduction to DIA Young Leaders Program; 2. Opening Keynote: Building a Purpose-Driven Career in Life Sciences; 3. Leadership Panel Discussion (followed by audience Q&A): Beyond the Classroom - Navigating Careers in the Life Sciences Industry; Networking & Refreshment Break; 4. Future Skills Masterclass: What Employers Look for in 2030; 5. Chai Pe Charcha & Ask-Me-Anything (AMA): Lessons I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career; 6. DIA Engagement Opportunities: Student Membership, Communities, Volunteer Opportunities & Student Chapters; 7. Resume & LinkedIn Profile Tips: Practical tips to strengthen your professional profile and enhance career readiness.; 8. Mentor Connect, Networking & Closing: Interactive mentors connect, reflections, networking and closing remarks.

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Forum Gandhi

YLP Programme Committee; Visiting Faculty - Bombay College of Pharmacy; Treasurer - Industrial Pharmacy Section (IPS) of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP); & Quality Compliance Manager · Shreenath Chemicals

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Anant Patil

Professor, Department of Pharmacology · DY Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai

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Kamal Shahani

Adjunct Lecturer at Managment & Science University Malaysia; Founder & Managing Director · Cliniminds & CRQA

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Mohit Mehra

SVP-Business Strategy · SIPEdTech

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Gurpreet Singh

Chief Business Officer, Pharmacovigilance & Clinical, · Pivot Path

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Gaurav Mathur

Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs · Parexel

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Komal Rathod

PV Consultant · Harrow Eye

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Nitin Charekar

Chief Mentor, Quality Assurance & Compliance · SuccessInPharma

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Pratima Jain

Learning Experience Designer, Project Lead · Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

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Purav Thakkar

Chief Mentor - Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety, Medical Director - SciMax CRO & Paropkar Multispeciality hospital · SIP EdTech Pvt Ltd

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Neema Bisht

Co-Founder and Director · SuccessInPharma (SIP)

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Swapnil Puranik

Head of Strategy, Enterprise Medical Business Unit · Indegene

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Priyam Gupta

Founder & CEO · Skills Redefined

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