Aakash Thakur is a seasoned professional with over 7 years of experience in the Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance domain. Currently serving as a Senior Associate Manager at Elanco since December 2019, Aakash specializes in various aspects of pharmacovigilance, including case processing, signal detection, and aggregate report writing. Previous experience includes roles as Senior Drug Safety Associate and Drug Safety Associate at Bioclinica, where expertise was gained in ICSR case processing and literature searches. Aakash also has a background in clinical research from Anacipher Clinical Research Organization and early roles in sales and pharmacy assistance. Educational qualifications include a Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Mallige College of Pharmacy. Skills encompass project management, mentoring, leadership, and proficiency in safety databases.