Neha Sinha
Associate Director - Digital Transformation
Hyderabad,India
Summary
Confident and dedicated technology leader able to lead all phases of digital transformation initiatives while mentoring and motivating teams, successfully creating and implementing a digital change agenda.
14 Years of cross industry experience and 7 Years of functional experience in Biosimilar R&D ,Regulatory and Clinical Practices. Seasoned at driving diverse stakeholders to facilitate group action and expert at solving problems through consensus building and process led efficiencies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Engagement Leader
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Hyderabad
06.2019 - Current
- Setting Digital Strategy and managing technology roadmaps and governance in areas of Cloud computing, RPA, AI, Automation, Data Science and other digital technologies.
- Conducting value discovery exercises with business leaders; with a transformation agenda leading to Identification of value possibilities. Accountable for shaping of opportunity and build governance model for effective delivery of digital initiatives.
- Deliver digital products to clear objectives, working with the Executive leadership to set clear targets and measure progress towards them
- Accountable for budgeting, resource planning, reporting and overall management and coordination of digital initiatives to ensure projects are delivered within agreed quality standards, risk parameters, timescales and budgets
- Strategic and operational responsibility for Digital CoE and Innovation Lab - Managing a mix of Data Scientist , Data Engineers , Solution Architects and Business Translators and Project Managers.
- Manage expectations of project stakeholders . Negotiate with and influence project sponsors on project specific items. Manage Vendor and Partner Networks.
- Provide thought leadership digital consultancy to business by building an understanding of mega trends impacting industry and developed insights and perspectives.
Business Analyst and Project Manager
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Hyderabad
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and converted them to process optimization opportunities.
- Led cross functional teams on high visibility complex projects from ideation to delivery, with high levels of functional integration.
- Managed , negotiated, executed term-sheet and agreements with partners.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to resolve business problems and answer key questions
- Lead a project team of 25 Cross functional SMEs, Consultants and Tech Ops and project managers to deliver end to end digitization of R&D Processes across 7 functions.
- Experienced in validating computer systems in accordance with 21CFR Part 11 and GxP regulations. Experienced in guiding project team in delivering validation deliverables.
Assistant Manager
Steel Authority of India Limited
Kolkata
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Managed project of valuation of up to INR 25 CR with preliminary assessment of project scope, cost & ROI.
- Managed RFP, procurement process, COPQ &cost recovery. Ensured appropriate supplier governance to effectively manage third parties.
- Responsible for Vendor Sourcing and Relations, vendor quality management including evaluating process capability, tracking delivery, output and reporting of supplier performance
Junior Manager
Steel Authority of India Limited
Rourkela
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Self Initiated 2 POCs applications for managing employee benefits and welfare both of which translated into programs.
- Designed and developed software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models .
- Worked with customers, departments on technical issues including software system design and maintenance.
Associate Consultant
Oracle Financial Software Services
Bangalore
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed Global overall performance, availability and optimization of network, servers and systems.
- Analyzed, assessed current and future infrastructure needs. Coordinated with other teams to identify, design and implement new systems to support business needs.
- Managed root cause analysis to eliminate downtime, increase system availability and improve SLA consistency
Education
MBA - General Management
XLRI - Xavier School of Management
Jamshedpur 06.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Cochin University of Science And Technology
Kerela 10.2002 - 07.2006
Skills
Strategic Planning
Timeline
Business Engagement Leader
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited
06.2019 - Current
Business Analyst and Project Manager
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited
06.2014 - 06.2019
MBA - General Management
XLRI - Xavier School of Management
06.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Manager
Steel Authority of India Limited
01.2013 - 04.2013
Junior Manager
Steel Authority of India Limited
01.2009 - 12.2012
Associate Consultant
Oracle Financial Software Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Cochin University of Science And Technology
10.2002 - 07.2006
Accomplishments
- 100% digitization of Drug Development process across 7 functions. Achieved 15% reduction in Durg Development Lifecycle by automating data transcription and aggregation activities.
- Achieved 6 FTE optimization with digitization thereby expanding drug development pipeline capacity from 4 to 6 molecule.
- Built a 15 member Digital Center of Excellence and Innovation Lab - Recruited 9 Business SMEs into innovation lab and delivered 6 Breakthrough Applications in 1.5 years.
- Further 20% reduction in Durg Development Lifecycle by building breakthrough analytical solution . Target to achieve 50% LC reduction in mid term.
- 10% reduction in CMA cost by consolidating lab inventory across 7 functional area.
- INR 21Cr saved against new equipment purchase cost by building utilization visibility boards.
- ~50000 USD yoy R&D cost saving achieved by implementing application to manage STM content. Reduced content delivery TAT from 6 days to ~ 2 min
- 100% audit readiness and 70% reduction in Change Control approvals TATs.
- Reduction in Clinical Trials cost by INR ~2Cr per study with RBM Systems.
Awards and Recognition
Sensei Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Apr 21 Recognized for contribution in enabling learning within the Organization,Coaching and Mentoring.
Aarohan Excellence Awards Dr Reddy's Laboratories, July '20 Winner of Best Transformative Initiative for ELN implementation
Young Achiever Steel Authority on India Limited, June '12 from CSI,Rourkela Chapter, for designing the self-serving employee portal .
Annual Performance Awards - Best Individual Contributor, Steel Authority on India Limited June '12 for implementation of Machine Design Repository,
Annual Performance Awards Best Team, Steel Authority on India Limited ,June'11 for implementation of HRMS Module
Awards and Recognition
Sensei Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Apr 21 Recognized for contribution in enabling learning within the Organization,Coaching and Mentoring.
Aarohan Excellence Awards Dr Reddy's Laboratories, July '20 Winner of Best Transformative Initiative for ELN implementation
Young Achiever Steel Authority on India Limited, June '12 from CSI,Rourkela Chapter, for designing the self-serving employee portal .
Annual Performance Awards - Best Individual Contributor, Steel Authority on India Limited June '12 for implementation of Machine Design Repository,
Annual Performance Awards Best Team, Steel Authority on India Limited ,June'11 for implementation of HRMS Module
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