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Shruti Agarwal, PhD
Incoming Software Engineer at Merck, Computer Science student at UPenn
Shruti Agarwal is the Founder and President of NeedleSpotter Inc., a position she has held since July 2023.1 She is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in scientific research, marketing, and analytics.
Education and Early Career
Shruti holds a PhD and has a strong educational foundation:
- B Pharm from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
- MS (Pharm) from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
- PhD from NII - National Institute of Immunology
- Post Graduate Programme in Management from Indian School of Business1
Professional Experience
Prior to founding NeedleSpotter Inc., Shruti had an extensive career at Novartis, where she held various leadership positions:
- US Product Strategy Lead for Ianalumab (September 2022 - July 2023)
- Director of Marketing in US Hematology, with roles in professional promotions, indication leadership, and digital strategy (2019-2022)
- Director of Business Analytics in US Hematology (2018-2019)
- Business Partner for Strategic Insights and Analytics in US Hematology and CAR-T Franchise (2017-2018)1
She also worked as a Consultant at WriQuest from 2012 to 2017 and held positions at Novartis in India, including Global Brand Insights Manager for CART Therapies and Global Associate Medical Communications Leader.1
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout her career, Shruti has received numerous awards and honors:
- GATE Fellowship (2001)
- CSIR-NET Junior Research Fellowship (2003)
- Multiple US Oncology Excellence Awards from Novartis (2018, 2019)
- Hematology Marketing Excellence Award (2021)
- Hematology Marketer of the Year Award (2022)1
Shruti Agarwal's diverse experience in pharmaceuticals, marketing, and analytics, combined with her strong educational background, has positioned her well for her current role as Founder and President of NeedleSpotter Inc.
