Sakshi Jain
Project Specialist
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and on budget. Skilled in project planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and process improvement. Adept at applying industry-standard methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall) to ensure efficient project execution and alignment with strategic business goals. Known for strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Event Engagement Specialist
Sanofi Healthcare India Private Limited
12.2023 - 07.2024
- As an Events Engagement Specialist, acted as a bridge between the entire Contracting team and the Business requestors.
- Coordinated activities related to SEE/HCO/patient engagement for event-related services, from the creation of the event or engagement, its approval, invitations, contract signatures and financial approvals through to the post-event invoicing and transparency disclosures.
- Maintained effective relationship with the end stakeholders (medical scientific community) within the allocated GBU – with an end objective to develop education and communication content as per requirement.
- Interacted effectively with country approvers, project requestors and external scientific experts regarding approvals Regular connects with event leads, project requestors, and End-to-End contracting leads.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality output.
Project Specialist
Sanofi Healthcare India Private Limited
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported Scientific events and external expert engagement process through various databases such as Salesforce, NAYA, Smartsheets and Microsoft excel.
- Presented regular status updates to stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress toward established milestones.
- Championed best practices in project management across the organization through training sessions, workshops, or other knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Tracked ongoing projects on regular basis and took required actions Support adherence to associated compliance related activities and approvals (taking accountability for compliance with internal stakeholders)
- Provided metrics on relevant markers of event management success, as well as those related to transparency and compliance in a timely and accurate manner.
Contract Ananlyst
IQVIA
08.2017 - 03.2022
- As an analyst, I was part of a Global team where my task wasto provide assistance in executing contracts for assignedcustomers and to support the Global IQVIA Sales and Financeteams.
• Provide budgets for new awarded contracts and change orders using Salesforce.com, MS Excel, generic Web Interfaces and inhouse built applications.
• Research and resolve Pricing Spreadsheet issues as guided by operating procedures. - Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid.
- Assessed risks inherent in contract changes and potential impacts, informing management in detail of concerns to avoid liabilities.
- Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru 04.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Stakeholder management
Problem-solving aptitude
Verbal and written communication
Strategy development
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI)
Accomplishments
Sanofi - Won 2 awards in the 4th quarter of 2022 and 1st quarter of 2023 for excellent performance
IQVIA - Won the Bronze award in the 4th quarter of 2022 and Work Worth Doing award (WWD) in the 4th quarter of 2022 for outstanding performance
Delivered impactful social programs through long term NGO roles reaching thousands of underprivileged children in the education and health sector
Timeline
Event Engagement Specialist
Sanofi Healthcare India Private Limited
12.2023 - 07.2024
Project Specialist
Sanofi Healthcare India Private Limited
06.2022 - 11.2023
Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI)
05-2022
Lean Practitioner MOOC
10-2019
Contract Ananlyst
IQVIA
08.2017 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
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