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SANDHYA SARANATHAN

Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Business Analyst with strong expertise in healthcare and pharmaceutical domains. Adept at transforming data into actionable insights through market research, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking to apply my analytical and domain knowledge to drive data-informed decisions in a healthcare organization

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Operations

Medvol Data Solutions
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Engaged in successful onboarding of new clients and provided training to Pharmaceutical clients and healthcare providers to enable optimal utilization of the Medvol platform and app.
  • Handled clients in challenging situations to assist customer support staff and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Business Analyst

Dattendriya Data Science Solutions
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Involved in the design and development of dashboards for visualization of healthcare data to provide meaningful insights driving business decisions.
  • Successfully executed several projects covering all phases including requirement gathering, design optimization, project prioritization, project execution and delivery.
  • Collaborated with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements, and with cross-functional teams exhibiting effective stakeholder management.

Business Analyst

AIOCD AWACS Pharmasoftec
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Performed data audit of pharmaceutical secondary sales data received from the AIOCD panel stockists to ascertain the veracity of data released to top pharmaceutical companies.
  • Conducted comprehensive research on the market trends to provide valuable industry insights for clients.
  • Engaged in the validation of raw data received, statistical corrections and projection of therapy wise sales data based on company wise parameters determined through series of analytical processes.
  • Developed a monthly sales prediction model based on weekly data received for clientele who rank among top 20 companies with less than 5% error margin.

Research Associate

University of Missouri, Lincoln University, USA
02.2013 - 11.2015
  • Involved in conceptualization and realization of scientific project proposals for awards and sponsorships including market analysis, IP landscaping, feasibility study.
  • Spearheaded the design and development of colorimetric and fluorometric sensor using nanoparticle for oncological and ophthalmic applications exhibiting a positive aptitude for research.

Junior Executive

Bluefish Pharmaceuticals
09.2010 - 04.2011
  • Analyzed and implemented projects for strategic supply of formulated pharmaceutical products for regulated markets (EU).

Trainee

Shasun Research Centre
03.2009 - 11.2009
  • Executed feasibility study of project enquiries through delegated member coordination for a CRAMS facility and designed an effective mathematical model for improved cost prediction.

Education

M.S - Chemical Engineering

University of Illinois
Chicago, US
08.2008

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

St. Peters Engineering College, Anna University
Chennai, India
06.2006

Skills

  • Business Skills : Business Analytics, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Scrum
  • Technical Skills: Data Analytics (MS Excel), Data Visualization and Reporting (MS Powerpoint, Power BI), Market Research
  • Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance), Life Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship (University of Missouri)

Accomplishments

  • US Patent – Invention disclosure, UM Disclosure No: 15UMC044 - Dual Colorimetric-Fluorescent Sensor for Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy: DR Sensor – R Kannan, S Saranathan, A Upendran, U Khan, D Hainsworth, R Srikar
  • Peer reviewed publication - Langmuir, 2016, 32 (19), pp 4877–4885, R Srikar, D Suresh, S Saranathan, A Zambre, R Kannan
  • Coulter Research award for clinical translational product development, University of Missouri, 2015
  • Gold medal, B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, Anna University, India, class of 2006.

Timeline

Manager of Operations

Medvol Data Solutions
10.2022 - 05.2023

Business Analyst

Dattendriya Data Science Solutions
07.2021 - 12.2021

Business Analyst

AIOCD AWACS Pharmasoftec
09.2019 - 07.2021

Research Associate

University of Missouri, Lincoln University, USA
02.2013 - 11.2015

Junior Executive

Bluefish Pharmaceuticals
09.2010 - 04.2011

Trainee

Shasun Research Centre
03.2009 - 11.2009

M.S - Chemical Engineering

University of Illinois

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

St. Peters Engineering College, Anna University
SANDHYA SARANATHAN