Dr. Sonali Kirde

Dr Sonali Kirde | MBBS, MD | Docpreneur | Founder – HealthSpect 360 | CEO & Founder ELEVATE | Podcast Host - The HealthSpect Show | IICA Certified Independent Director | Official Mentor at Startup India’s BHASKAR, MAARG, E-Cell at IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, National and International Incubators | Strategic Advisor | Technical Due Diligence Expert | Speaker at Medical Conferences, Talk shows and Startup forums | Visiting Faculty at Universities| Ex-Merck Sharp & Dohme(MSD), GlaxoSmithKline(GSK), Takeda Pharmaceutical CompaniesDr. Sonali Kirde is MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics with rich experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held critical roles at Merck Sharp Dohme (MSD), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and Takeda Biopharmaceuticals. Her expertise includes clinical pharmacology, medico-marketing strategy, and medical affairs, driving impactful product launches and healthcare innovations. As a Founder HealthSpect 360, she consults healthtech startups on regulatory, GTM, and investment strategy, helping Healthtech, Medtech and Healthcare Innovators in developing sustainable and impactful business models aimed at addressing unmet needs, right from ideation, validation, product market fit to up scaling the business, she help founders to grow their business and expand their vision with: Industry Expertise - Networking - Mentorship - Strategic Partnerships - Long-Term Vision - Market Analysis – Product Market fit­Regulatory Compliance - Product Development - Business Strategy – Technology Integration - Performance Optimization - Fundraising Support -Go-to-market strategy -Operational guidance She also Hosts a Podcast Channel- The HealthSpect Show where she shares powerful insights, tips, and real conversations—from basics to bold innovations in healthcare and startup ecosystems. She is the Founder of ELEVATE, where she mentors doctors/life science professionals for leadership roles, exploring non-traditional career opportunities, specially in Pharmaceutical companies. She is also empaneled as an Independent Director with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. This reflects her commitment to driving strong governance, strategic foresight, and innovation in boardrooms - especially at the intersection of healthcare, pharma, and entrepreneurship contributing meaningfully to MSMEs and companies shaping the future of India’s innovation landscape. Dr. Sonali is a Mentor and Judge at top incubators including Startup India's MAARG, BHASKAR, IIT Bombay E­Cell, IIT Madras E-Cell, Loyal VC (Canada), AIC Pinnacle, AIC-GGSIPU, WISE SNDT, MSSU I-SPARK, VentureBlick (Singapore), GooCampus, Womennovator, WIMA, and Wadhwani Foundation, etc. Also serves as an Expert at BioExpert Network(BEN) and Regional Director for a nonprofit supporting girl child education and women’s empowerment. As a recognized speaker, she has been invited to share her insights at national and international forums, talk shows, panels, startup conferences, medical universities, and medical congresses, contributing to discussions on healthcare innovation, patient outcomes, and medical advancement. She is driven by the dream of creating a healthier India and passionate about fostering new creative ideas and supporting startups to contribute to India’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, ultimately aiming towards a “Healthier Bharat! Swastha Bharat!”

Qualification

MBBS

PG speciality

Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics

MBBS

Government Medical college, Nagpur · 08-03-2012

PG

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha · 10-05-2018

Role

Consultant

Workplace

Self employed

Total experience

10-15 years