Interview with Sanobar Syed, Business Strategy & Forecasting Expert
Medtop Award: Last year, you achieved a significant milestone by winning the Medtop People Award. Can you share with us how this victory has influenced your work and what accomplishments you've achieved since then?
Sanobar Syed: Thank you for having me. Winning the Medtop Award was a truly inspiring moment for me. Since then, I've been committed to enhancing the quality of decision-making within leadership, especially in new indications and complex oncology disease areas. My focus has been on providing in-depth market, patient, customer, and competitor insights. I've been involved in preparing for commercial excellence through various means like conducting primary and secondary market research, developing insightful plans, and identifying gaps in insights. This has allowed us to fine-tune our strategies significantly. Moreover, I've been exploring go-to-market (GTM) opportunities, translating qualitative market realities into quantitative data to impact patient lives positively and expand our oncology business across different geographies.
Medtop Award: That's quite impressive, Sanobar. Moving forward, what are your plans for this year? How do you intend to continue influencing your field?
Sanobar Syed: This year, my aim is to deepen our customer understanding to support the development of our commercial strategies further. This involves enhancing our insights plans, pinpointing any gaps, and leading both qualitative and quantitative market research. Part of my focus will also be on synthesizing this information and creating clear, impactful narratives for our strategies. Additionally, forecasting will play a critical role in providing robust valuations for our brands or indications. My ultimate goal is to be a strategic advisor, helping to align science, technology, and business strategy to preemptively tackle diseases.
Medtop Award: It's clear that your work has a profound impact on the healthcare industry. Lastly, do you have any words of encouragement or advice for the potential participants of the Medtop Award 2024?
Sanobar Syed: Absolutely. The Medtop Award is a prestigious recognition in the healthcare industry, celebrating significant contributions to healthcare development. Winning this award not only offers global recognition but also affirms one's expertise in their field. The competition is tough, but the rewards and opportunities are extraordinary. I encourage everyone making strides in healthcare to participate. It's not just an award; it's a testament to your dedication and impact in the healthcare sector. My best wishes to all the 2024 participants. Keep pushing the boundaries and contributing to our collective goal of improving healthcare worldwide.
Medtop Award: Host Thank you, Sanobar, for sharing your insights and inspiring words. We're excited to see your continued contributions to healthcare, and we wish you all the best in your endeavors.
Sanobar Syed: Thank you. It's been a pleasure discussing these important topics with you.
Home Pharmacy: Printing Your Own Medicine Using Chemical Inks
Imagine that you should not go to the pharmacy and print a medicine in your home. It sounds crazy, but it is possible. At the heart of this transformation is Chemify Limited, led by the visionary Lee Cronin, who since childhood, has dreamt of blending the realms of chemistry and electronics. Today, we delve into the fascinating world of Chemify, exploring how it's set to redefine our approach to medicine, making the concept of a home pharmacy more tangible than ever before.
The Genesis of a Visionary's Dream
Imagine being nine years old, filled with curiosity, staring at the stars and wondering about the universe's profound mysteries. For Lee Cronin, that curiosity was not about the cosmos but the intricate dance of molecules and atoms. His work, spanning over 450 publications and countless lectures, is not just about science. It's about reimagining the fabric of matter itself, creating a new discipline—computation—a blend of chemistry and computation that speaks the universal language of molecules.
Chemify: The Alchemy of Tomorrow
At the core of Chemify's mission is a simple yet profound idea: to transform the way we discover, create, and synthesize chemicals. Imagine a world where the creation of new molecules is not confined to specialized labs but is accessible to anyone, anywhere. This is the world Chemify is building—a world where chemistry is digitized, democratized, and brought to the tips of your fingers.
The Chemify Platform: A Gateway to Molecular Wonders
The platform's genius lies in its ability to convert target molecules into a chemical code, a language that its robotic synthesis platform understands and executes with precision. This seamless integration of design, creation, testing, and analysis accelerates the discovery of novel molecules, turning the once arduous journey of chemical synthesis into a streamlined, automated odyssey.
Envisioning the Future: Your Personal Home Pharmacy
Now, let's bring this closer to home—literally. Imagine a future where the concept of a home pharmacy transcends the mere storage of medications. With Chemify's technology, the idea of printing your own medicine using chemical inks is not a distant sci-fi fantasy but an impending reality. This isn't just about convenience; it's about personalization, enabling individuals to tailor their medical needs precisely, ensuring that the right medication, in the right dosage, is always at their fingertips.
This vision of a home pharmacy is transformative, promising a future where medication is not just dispensed but created, where each individual is the architect of their health, empowered by the digital alchemy of Chemify.
Of course, this kind of technology has both ethical and regulatory questions. So, let's discuss them in the comments!