Nipom Deka
Amgen Holdings Inc., China
Biography
Nipom Deka is a Physician with 7 years of valuable experience in various Departments of Medicine, Surgery, Accident & Emergency and Orthopedics in India & abroad. In 2007, he started his career in Pharmaceutical Industry as a Clinical Investigator for a Phase II trial. Eventually, he moved into Pharmacovigilance joining as a Pharmacovigilance Physician. Over a period of time, he had the opportunity to lead and manage teams of Medical Reviewers & Drug Safety Associates (DSA). Besides working on streamlining & process improvement initiatives, he was actively involved in delivering training on Pharmacovigilance to DSA’s & Physicians in various Organizations, he has been associated with. He was also involved in setting up of Pharmacovigilance units in various country offices in Asia, Africa & Middle East for multiple pharmaceutical companies. Having worked in Pharmacovigilance for more than 10 years, he has gained experience in areas including signal detection, benefit-risk assessment, risk management plan and various process improvement initiatives. In his current role in Amgen, he is providing leadership to the Pharmacovigilance teams in various affiliate offices in Asia Pacific region. As a member of Strategic Leadership Team, he contributes to develop and maintain compliant safety systems working closely with cross functions.
Abstract
Abstract : Biologics versus biosimilars: Are they similar molecules? Do they share similar drug safety profile?