Master Your Millions Dr. Mak Jawadekar: Mentors, Mindsets, and Millions
About Dr. Mak Jawadekar:
Dr. Mak Jawadekar is currently an independent Pharma Professional. He worked at Pfizer Inc. in Groton-New London, Connecticut, for 28 consecutive years. His most recent position was as a Director of Portfolio Management at Pfizer Inc. In the recent past, he was responsible for Drug Delivery Technology Assessment function involving external ‘Drug Delivery’ technologies. He has extensive experience in creating and cultivating external partnerships and alliances for drug delivery technologies. He began his professional career at Pfizer Central Research in early 1982, after having completed his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics at the University of Minnesota. In February 2011, Mak was honored with an honorary D.Sc. degree from DYP Mumbai University, recommended by the President of India.
His twenty-eight years with Pfizer R & D includes Solids R&D, Drug Product formulation/Dosage Form/Drug Delivery development, Clinical Trials Supply Manufacturing, Scale-up and Technology Transfer, Pharma R & D outsourcing, and Pharmacy experience.
In this episode, your hosts, your host, Jason together with Dr. Mak Jawadekar discuss:
- Importance of education and hard work
- Leveraging relationships and mentors for career growth
- Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurial/advisory roles
- Identifying synergies between companies and facilitating partnerships
- Maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset and being proactive
Key Takeaways:
- Embrace the power of education and a strong work ethic.
- Dr. Mak credits his uncle and PhD advisor as pivotal influences who instilled in him the value of building relationships and using his connections to create positive outcomes for himself and others.
- After a successful 28-year tenure at Pfizer, Dr. Mak embraced the freedom of independence, leveraging his expertise to forge strategic alliances and guide companies towards growth and success.
- Identify synergies and facilitate partnerships between organizations.
- By keeping his "antennas up" and being attuned to the evolving business landscape, Dr. Mak stays ahead of the curve and capitalize on emerging possibilities, both for himself and the companies he advises.
"If your antennas are up and if you act fast, you get there first.” — Dr. Mak Jawadekar
Connect with Dr. Mak Jawadekar:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makjawadekar/
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