Roopal Thakkar

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Executive Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Scientific Officer at AbbVie

North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

As Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at AbbVie, Roopal Thakkar leads a global team of over 14, 000 in research and development. A physician by training with an M. D. from Wayne State University, he is focused on advancing AbbVies pipeline across immunology, oncology, and neuroscience to turn molecules into life-changing medicines for patients.

Roopal is an advocate for diversity and inclusion within his organization. He has actively participated in employee resource groups, such as the Asian Leadership Network, to foster conversations about culture, leadership, and the importance of finding ones voice in a corporate environment.

He recently spearheaded AbbVies first FDA approval in lung cancer, a significant milestone for the companys antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) portfolio.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Oncology Innovation
Leads the development of AbbVie's antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) portfolio, including a recently approved therapy for non-small cell lung cancer.
Neuroscience R&D
Focuses on addressing challenges in psychiatric and neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's, through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
Immunology Therapies
Aims to transform the standard of care for autoimmune diseases by deepening the understanding of disease drivers and exploring new therapeutic approaches.

Media Appearances

AbbVie Announces Appointment of Roopal Thakkar, M.D. as Executive Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Scientific Officer. Featured in PRNewswire

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AbbVie Appoints Executive Vice President, Research Development and Chief Scientific Officer. Featured in American Pharmaceutical Review

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AbbVie Appoints Dr. Roopal Thakkar as New R&D Chief – A New Era in Pharmaceutical Innovation. Featured in iBIO

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Work History

7-2024
Executive Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Scientific Officer at AbbVie
12-2023 - 7-2024
Senior Vice President, Global Therapeutics and Chief Medical Officer at AbbVie
12-2022 - 12-2023
Senior Vice President, Development and Regulatory Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at AbbVie
6-2010 - 6-2012
Project Director at Abbott Laboratories
5-2009 - 5-2010
Project Director at Abbott Laboratories

Education

1994 - 1998
MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine
1990 - 1993
BS from University of Michigan

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Insights For Selling To Roopal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Roopal is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Roopal

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Roopal move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Roopal take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Roopal

Personality Compatibility


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