About Us
The CliniLaunch Journey & Leadership
CliniLaunch began in 2019 with a simple intention, to help learners find meaningful careers in clinical research. What started as a small reference batch of just six students quickly became a turning point. CliniLaunch was successful in placing the first batch of students in top companies and, as a training firm, it became our first validation. The institute had 16 referrals in the second batch and 36 students in the batch that followed, all driven purely by word of mouth.
With each new batch trained and placed, we began to see that our work extended far beyond placements, we were shaping careers of individuals and contributing in our own humble way to India’s growing role in the global healthcare ecosystem.
CliniLaunch Research Institute has successfully trained more than 20,000 students from more than 10 countries to date. Our students are working in distinctive roles in some of the world-renowned healthcare companies.
Our Vision
To redefine healthcare education by bridging the gap between learning and practice, and to be recognized worldwide as the trusted partner for building tomorrow's healthcare workforce.
Our Mission
Our mission is to equip healthcare and life science aspirants across the world with skills, practical knowledge, and the mindset required to excel in a global workforce.
Dr. Karuna Mutalik
MBBS, M.Pharm (Pharmacology), and PhD
Dr. Karuna Mutalik, MBBS, M.Pharm (Pharmacology), and PhD in Metastasis & Lung Cancer, brings over 13 years of experience across healthcare, research, and corporate environments. During her tenure, she observed a consistent gap between what life-science graduates were taught and what the industry expected. Many students were unaware of the diverse career opportunities beyond traditional pharmacy paths, and even those entering the workforce lacked the foundational skills required to contribute confidently and effectively.
Driven by a passion for teaching and a commitment to bridging this gap, she began upskilling small batches of students — personally training and placing many of them. Her belief is simple yet powerful: careers shape confidence, purpose, and stability, and every learner deserves clarity on their path. She advocates for one-on-one attention, role-based career mapping, and individualized guidance, recognizing that each student brings unique strengths. Under her leadership, CliniLaunch has grown while staying rooted in the principles she began with — strong fundamentals, personalized mentorship, and a mission to elevate talent for meaningful careers in healthcare and life sciences.
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The Challenge of Skill and Will in the Healthcare Sector
Despite the vast opportunities in clinical research, lakhs of students remain unaware of its scope, and even those who enter the field often lack clarity about their role and impact. This results in weak engagement, low confidence, high attrition, and gaps in quality and compliance, which are vital in this sector.
While technical gaps can be addressed, the real gap is mindset. CliniLaunch was created to build the will first, purpose, ownership, and domain understanding, before strengthening the skill through industry-simulated training.
Accreditation and Recognition from Top Industry Bodies
Despite the vast opportunities in clinical research, lakhs of students remain unaware of its scope, and even those who enter the field often lack clarity about their role and impact. This results in weak engagement, low confidence, high attrition, and gaps in quality and compliance, which are vital in this sector.
While technical gaps can be addressed, the real gap is mindset. CliniLaunch was created to build the will first, purpose, ownership, and domain understanding, before strengthening the skill through industry-simulated training.
THE INTERNATIONAL ACCRODATION FORUM INC.
NATIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
LIFE SCIENCE SECTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION
Our Centers in India
CliniLaunch Research Institute operates through well-established skill campuses in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, strategically located to serve key healthcare and life-science talent hubs in India. As part of our long-term vision to expand access to quality industry-focused training, we are steadily extending our presence to Pune and other cities across India, ensuring consistent learning standards across locations.
Every day, hundreds of learners engage with CliniLaunch programs across our centers through a hybrid learning ecosystem that integrates in-class training with structured online sessions. This blended approach enables flexibility while maintaining strong academic rigor, hands-on exposure, and continuous mentor-led guidance across both offline and online modes.
Our Network with the Industry
Over the past six years, CliniLaunch Research Institute has built a strong and growing network of industry partners by working closely with hiring teams across healthcare, pharmaceutical, and life-science organizations. This continuous engagement allows our programs to remain deeply industry-centric, with training structures, tools, and role preparation aligned to real workplace expectations. Today, CliniLaunch collaborates with 300+ hiring partners across India and global markets, a network that continues to expand as industry needs evolve.
Through this ecosystem, CliniLaunch has successfully conducted multiple career fairs and recruitment drives where organizations directly engage with our learners for hiring. Beyond structured hiring events, thousands of CliniLaunch-trained professionals have been placed in leading healthcare and life-science companies worldwide, reflecting the strength of our industry integration and career-focused training approach.
Our Strategic Partners
Our Advisory Committee
CliniLaunch Research Institute operates an industry-led academic model, supported by an Academic Advisory Council of senior professionals who actively influence curriculum decisions and learning design. Council members are carefully chosen for their active involvement in industry decision-making and their deep understanding of how clinical research and healthcare functions are evolving in real time.
Their involvement is integrated directly into academic and curriculum decisions, including defining and updating competencies required for evolving industry roles, aligning learning outcomes with real-world role responsibilities, and ensuring continuous academic relevance as industry practices, regulations, and technologies progress.
Nikhil C Bhanumathi
Nikhil C Bhanumathi is a senior global clinical operations leader with nearly two decades of experience across oncology, rare diseases, and advanced therapeutics, including cell and gene therapy. He has led complex, multi-regional clinical programs from protocol design through database lock, aligning clinical, regulatory, data, and operational teams to ensure consistent execution across geographies.
At CliniLaunch Research Institute, Nikhil contributes his real-world operational perspective to strengthen training in Clinical Trials and Clinical Data Management, ensuring academic content reflects how global studies are planned, executed, and managed in practice. He was a finalist for the International Clinical Researcher of the Year 2024 award by Pharma Times (UK).
Dr. Kushal Sarda
Dr. Kushal Sarda is a Pharmaceutical Physician with over 12 years of experience spanning Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, and Pharmacovigilance. He currently leads medical strategy and scientific engagement across multiple therapy areas, including Oncology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, and Rheumatology, with a strong focus on evidence-based decision-making and ethical medical practice.
As an Academic Advisory Member at CliniLaunch Research Institute, Dr. Sarda contributes his expertise to strengthen training in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, and Pharmacovigilance, ensuring programs reflect real-world medical governance, compliance expectations, and the evolving role of medical teams in healthcare organizations.
Shrutimita Pokhariyal
Shrutimita Pokhariyal is a senior biostatistics leader with extensive experience in global CRO environments, specializing in Phase II–IV clinical studies across dermatology and aesthetics. She has led end-to-end biostatistical activities, including protocol and SAP development, sample size estimation, randomization strategy, statistical oversight, and clinical study report contributions.
As a Volunteer Academic Advisory Member at CliniLaunch Research Institute, Shrumitimita contributes her real-world perspective to strengthen biostatistics training, with a focus on practical statistical workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and quality expectations within global clinical research programs.
Subhrajit Ghose
Subhrajit Ghose is a senior clinical data management leader with over 21 years of experience across global clinical trials and life sciences operations. He has led large, multi-geography data management organizations across India, the US, and Europe, driving high standards of data integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
As an Academic Advisory Member at CliniLaunch Research Institute, Subhrajit contributes his deep industry perspective to strengthen Clinical Data Management training, ensuring alignment with real-world global delivery models, regulatory expectations, and evolving digital practices in clinical research.