Mr. Viswanath is a pharmacology graduate with many years of experience in sales, marketing, business development and strategic planning in the pharmaceutical industry across Asia. His previous professional experience includes positions at Serum Institute (Serono) and Astra in India – in both cases in sales and marketing, as well as 8 years in Pharmacia in India and China. Subsequently, Mr. Viswanath held the position of Business Development and Strategic Planning Director for Pfizer China and Business Development Director for Asia at Capsugel (Division of Pfizer). He acts as independent consultant for numerous pharmaceutical companies, in the areas of strategic marketing, business development, marketing and sales effectiveness, alliance management, advocacy development.