Thought provoking, inspirational leader and eloquent speaker with two decades of industry experience. International exposure with expertise in Biometrics space (Data Management, Clinical Programming and Biostatistics). Executive presence in multiple industry forums in India as well as overseas. Proven abilities in developing and executing key strategic initiatives, improving operational efficiency and building/repairing customer relationships while enhancing profitability and contributing to revenue producing activities. Quickly grasps complex concepts, analyzes, and interprets ideas into a logical strategy. Broad international experience: lived and worked in US for 2 years, lived and worked in Europe for 3 years, worked with Australia and Japan from India for 2 years. Currently holds the following active positions. • Managing Director, Marichi Ventures • Startup Mentor, tHub • Board Member, PHUSE • Guest Faculty, NIPER Hyderabad Past Executive Positions & Advisory Roles. • Global Head of Strategy & Operations, Novartis (June’2021 to Nov'2023) • VP and Head of APAC, CRS Data Management, ICON (Jan’2017 to May’2021) • Site Head, ICON Chennai (biggest site of ICON worldwide) (Jan’2017 to May’2021) • Board Member, ICON India (Aug’2017 to May’2021) • Steering Committee, SCDM India (June’2017 to May’2021) • CDM Council, ISCR (Indian Society for Clinical Research) (June’2017 to June’2019)