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Praful Chakkarwar

Enthusiast · DISC type i
General Manager at Novo Nordisk
📍 Singapore

Praful Chakkarwar is the General Manager for Novo Nordisk in Malaysia, leveraging his medical background and extensive international experience with the company. His career has spanned regions like the Middle East, Turkey, and Singapore, focusing on clinical, medical, and regulatory affairs. Colleagues describe him as hardworking, honest, and knowledgeable.

He is passionate about addressing public health challenges, actively championing causes related to chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. He emphasizes a collaborative approach, working with healthcare providers and communities to build a robust support ecosystem and improve patient access to care and education.

He has built his entire career at Novo Nordisk, progressing from a medical advisor in India to General Manager positions across Southeast Asia.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
General Manager
Job Level
Senior
Location
Singapore
Personality Overview

How Praful shows up

Story Driven
Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Praful cares about

Tackling Obesity
He is a vocal advocate for addressing obesity, particularly in adolescents, and leads forums to find collaborative solutions for what he calls a "serious chronic condition. "
Public Health Partnerships
He frequently highlights the importance of collaborating with national authorities and health ministries to co-create public health programs and shape a sustainable healthcare ecosystem.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
General Manager
Novo Nordisk
1-2020 - 7-2025
General Manager
Novo Nordisk Pharma Singapore
1-2017 - 1-2020
Clinical Medical Regulatory & Quality Director
Novo Nordisk
4-2014 - 1-2020
CMR Director
Novo Nordisk Turkey
1-2012 - 3-2014
Senior Medical Manager
Novo Nordisk Pharma Gulf FZ-LLC
In the press

Media appearances

Praful Chakkarwar – Country Manager, Novo Nordisk Pharma Singapore. Featured in PharmaBoardroom
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Education
1996 - 2003
MBBS
University of Mumbai
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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