Has about 19 + years of Professional Experience with deep insight and vast experience in Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences domain and IT technology leading to strong business and IT technology alignment. Assumed Leadership roles in Business IT and in core-IT Consulting. Core Expertise includes:
o IT Strategy
o Business Process Alignment and Strategy Formulation
o Project and Delivery Management
o Integrated business application development and deployment
o Stakeholder Management
o Lab Automation
o Computer System Validation
o Risk Management
o Participation at Steering Technical Committees and change controls
o Managing large teams across locations
o Cross Functional environment
o End-to-end Project Delivery
Started career in Finance and Accounting in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Operations domain, and moved to Information Technology based on skills acquired in software development. Has completed MBA in IT (distant learning) from ICFAI. Is responsible for leading the various IT initiatives in Ipca which includes drawing up an architecture and roadmap for new technology and initiatives for digitization of key business functions and in putting together a new information security initiatives and infrastructure to support the future growth needs of the organization. Working with Ipca, has initiated and deployed a number of Technology solutions in alignment with the growth imperatives of the organization.
o Winner of IT NEXT100 CIO (2016) award.
o An active participant in industry forums to discuss on technology subject.