Sandipan Tewary, PhD

Innovation Consultant | Alien Technology Transfer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

About

I started my career in the lab, studying cancer and genetics. But somewhere between flipping fruit flies and running microscopes, I discovered my interest in consulting. Since then, I have jumped into all sorts of projects. From closing B2B partnerships in the health tech space to helping startups shape their GTM strategies and pricing models, I developed my abilities of translating data into actionable strategy. Whether it’s conducting market research, building a pitch deck, or delivering data-driven insights, I am all in. Currently, at AlienTT, as an Innovation Consultant, I help early-stage startups in life sciences and healthcare in raising money through non-dilute funding by evaluating commercial viability, creating R&D roadmaps, and translating complex research and business plans into compelling proposals targeting NIH, NSF, and EIC grants. Looking ahead, my goal is to continue my journey as a life sciences consultant, working with diverse teams, and bringing impactful innovations to the market. Let's connect, and join me for a coffee sometime to share stories about our journeys!

Experience

  • Innovation Consultant at Alien Technology Transfer
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    ✦ Translate research and business plans into compelling proposals ✦ Evaluate technical and commercial viability, identify market opportunities, and shape GTM-strategies ✦ Create R&D roadmaps, risk assessments, GANTT charts, and budgets to guide execution ✦ Manage all client and stakeholder communications to align expectations and drive project success

  • Business and Partnerships Associate at Wundrsight Health
    Oct 2024 - May 2025 · 8 mos

    ✦ Led B2B outreach and closed 10+ partnerships with hospitals, medical colleges, clinics, and rehab centers, driving product adoption across 3 major Indian cities ✦ Built a pipeline of 250+ qualified leads through targeted campaigns and direct outreach, improving sales funnel efficiency by 30% ✦ Conducted competitive benchmarking and market mapping across the mental health and neuro-rehab sectors to inform GTM strategy ✦ Synthesized feedback from 50+ product demos to support product improvements and enhance clinician engagement ✦ Contributed to pricing strategy, sales forecasting, and revenue projections to support planning and scale-up ✦ Represented the company at industry events and healthcare conferences to build visibility and foster partnerships

  • Professional development at Career Break
    Feb 2024 - May 2024 · 4 mos

  • Doctoral Researcher at University of Zurich
    May 2018 - Dec 2023 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    [Group of Prof. Konrad Basler] ✦ Conducted advanced research in molecular life sciences focusing on organ development and radiation oncology using microscopy and molecular biology techniques ✦ Designed and executed experiments to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms of fruit fly wing development, generating data that contributed to novel scientific insights ✦ Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate biology with clinical research, enhancing translational impact in radiation oncology ✦ Presented at international conferences, strengthening scientific communication skills ✦ Led and coordinated lab projects, managing timelines and resources efficiently to meet research objectives ✦ Developed expertise in complex data analysis and problem-solving in a fast-paced research environment

  • Graduate Consulting Club (Zurich, Switzerland · Hybrid)
    • Head of Events and Alumni Relations
      Sep 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

      ✦ Led 40+ case workshops with our alumni (MBB, Big4) for 850+ members ✦ Increased total workshops offered by 20% and memberships by 52% ✦ Managed stakeholder relationships and forged partnerships with our alumni ✦ Onboarded and trained new staff in my department ✦ Organized retreats, networking events, and team-building activities

    • Strategy Consultant
      Oct 2023 - Oct 2023 · 1 mo

      ✦ Consulting project for a client in AI-biomarker discovery and Oncology Therapeutics (Scailyte AG) ✦ Performed market research and competitive landscape analysis for Europe and US market ✦ Made slide decks and delivered strategic advice to clients to improve business model

    • Team Lead
      Mar 2023 - May 2023 · 3 mos

      ✦ Consulting project for a client in HR-tech and Career Webinar Services (CareerFairy AG) ✦ Led a team of 5 to provide data-driven insights on marketing, user journey and retention strategy focusing on job-seekers from Swiss universities ✦ Performed market estimation, user surveys, persona mapping, data analysis, and financial modeling to advice clients on marketing plan costing 12'000 CHF annually