TIRUSHA NAIDOO
Medical Manager /Audiologist
Summary
Self-motivated professional with expertise in the clinical research environment (8 years), and medical affairs division (7 years) within the pharmaceutical industry. For the past 3yrs, my employment as Medical and Detailing Manager in the Derma-Cosmetic Industry has been exciting and expanded my skill set and knowledge in this industry. I seek to contribute my expertise and experience to a new role with room for advancement.
I am a collaborative, pragmatic leader, with focus on empowering people, with documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders.
My personal passion includes children, alternate holistic healing, and travel. I am an Audiologist by profession, and passionate about patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical and Detailing Manager
Beiersdorf - Eucerin
07.2021 - 03.2024
- This role required the ability to combine business, science, and technical knowledge and skills for the purpose of introducing and maintaining medical treatments locally and driving inclusion into local treatment practice through engagements with high influential medical leaders.
- Provided constructive feedback to team members, fostering professional growth and development within the department.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services, securing favorable terms for the company while maintaining quality standards.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, KOLs, through consistent follow-up and open communication channels.
- Managed budgeting responsibilities for the medical department, effectively allocating resources according to events, infield activities, clinical projects, detailing team development, systems and travel.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Medical Science Liaison /Medical Manager
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
07.2012 - 12.2019
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Managed complex schedules to coordinate travel, meetings, and events for executive leadership teams.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Provided detailed progress reports to stakeholders throughout project lifecycles, ensuring transparency regarding status and outcomes.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates by fostering a supportive environment that prioritized clear communication and timely response to concerns.
Clinical Operations Lead - AFRICA
Pfizer
01.2011 - 07.2012
- This exciting role exposed me to sensitivities and operational challenges involved in conducting clinical trials in Africa
- I had oversight of 9 clinical research projects operating concurrently at various levels of the research process in the areas of HIV and infectious disease.
Clinical Research Associate
Novo Nordisk
05.2009 - 12.2010
- My key job responsibilities included clinical trial monitoring, managing investigator sites, conducting site feasibilities and site selection visits, contract negotiations, clinical protocol training at investigator sites, site quality checks, local patient recruitment, and compiling local regulatory and ethics committee submissions.
Clinical Research Associate
Pfizer
04.2007 - 04.2009
- As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA), I was responsible for the oversight of clinical trials conducted at various investigator sites across South Africa
- Key responsibilities included investigator and site identification and selection, compiling regulatory and ethics committee applications, protocol training at investigator sites, site management and site monitoring visits/remote monitoring, AE reporting, compiling monitoring reports, oversight of investigator site budget, managing investigator payments, and attendance of local and global investigator meetings.
Professional Sales Representative
Pfizer
10.2006 - 03.2007
- This was my entry position into the pharmaceutical industry and provided invaluable insights to customer and patient needs
- Key responsibilities included territory management and product detailing.
Locum Audiologist
Private Practice
04.2006 - 09.2006
Clinical Educator
University of the Witwatersrand
04.2002 - 03.2006
Education
Bachelor - Bachelor of Communication Pathology (Audiology)
University of Kwazulu Natal
Master's Degree - Ethics, Audiology pathology, Aural Rehabilitation
University of the Witwatersrand
Skills
Budgeting
Project organization
Brand Management
Active Listening
Task Delegation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Professional and Courteous
Performance Evaluations
Effective Communication
Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
- Novartis Award: Internal Recognition Award for Courage and Collaboration, Novartis - Nominated for an international MSL award, 2016
- Featured in Novartis Times Magazine for going above and beyond to provide patient care, 2018
- Novartis - Brand Team award
Contact Details
+27 61 888 2222, tirusha.naidoo@gmail.com, Unit 56, Morningside Villas, Cnr Murray and Lawn Market Road, Morningside Manor, Sandton, 2057
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/17/76
- Nationality: South African
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Medical and Detailing Manager
Beiersdorf - Eucerin
07.2021 - 03.2024
Medical Science Liaison /Medical Manager
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
07.2012 - 12.2019
Clinical Operations Lead - AFRICA
Pfizer
01.2011 - 07.2012
Clinical Research Associate
Novo Nordisk
05.2009 - 12.2010
Clinical Research Associate
Pfizer
04.2007 - 04.2009
Professional Sales Representative
Pfizer
10.2006 - 03.2007
Locum Audiologist
Private Practice
04.2006 - 09.2006
Clinical Educator
University of the Witwatersrand
04.2002 - 03.2006
Bachelor - Bachelor of Communication Pathology (Audiology)
University of Kwazulu Natal
Master's Degree - Ethics, Audiology pathology, Aural Rehabilitation
University of the Witwatersrand