Announcing WPBMD-2026 Brand Plan Contest: A Launchpad for Future Pharma Leaders!
Are you ready to step confidently into the world of pharmaceutical brand management?
B Black Belt Brand Builders, the organizers of WPBMD-2026 is here to support and inspire the next generation of pharma professionals in India.
This exciting contest is designed to help B-school students bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry needs — with empathy, guidance, and opportunity at its heart.
Why should you participate?
By participating, you’ll gain two powerful advantages:
First, you boost your confidence for campus placements. You will learn how to present yourself better and tackle interviews with clarity and courage.
Second, you will understand what pharma branding really means. You will get hands-on exposure to the world of brand strategy, market insights, and industry expectations.
Who can participate?
All B-school students from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Sub-Saharan African and French speaking West African countries are welcome — including the greenhorn management trainees / brand executives who have been placed from the Batch of 2025!
Let’s build your future together.
Terms and Conditions – WPBMD-2026 Brand Plan Contest
- Who can participate?
Students from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Sub-Saharan African and French speaking West African countries are welcome to participate. - When can you start?
You can begin working on your brand plan right away. - Deadline for submission
All entries must be submitted by Saturday, 27 December 2025. - What should your brand plan include?
Your plan must cover all the key nine steps of pharma brand building. These steps will help you think through the full journey of a brand - What if you don’t have access to market data?
Don’t worry — if you don’t have access to Rx data (like CMarc) or shop audit data (like IQVIA), you can make reasonable assumptions. Just be sure to mention them clearly in your plan. - How will winners be chosen?
A panel of experts from academia and industry will review the valid entries and select the winners based on creativity, clarity, and practical thinking. - Team or solo?
You can participate individually or in a team of up to 3 members. - Format of submission
Please submit your brand plan in PDF format, with a clear title and your name(s) on the cover page. - Language
All entries should be in English or French. - Prizes
All prizes are thoughtfully chosen to help you grow — whether in your studies or your career. From learning resources to professional tools, each reward is designed to support your journey forward.
Need help?
If you have questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out to the organizing team
You can write to: blackbeltbrandbuilders@vivekhattangadi.org
We’re here to support you!
Here is the nine-step brand plan guideline for you.
