VIKAS SHARMA
Healthcare Strategy Consulting
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven AVP and Head of Delivery & AI workflows with 14 years in the healthcare industry, leading end-to-end project delivery, achieving business value of $6-8M. With proven expertise in consulting, competitive intelligence, and strategic thinking, building and mentoring high performing teams complemented by strong skills in thought leadership and project management, I have successfully managed a big portfolio of projects, ensuring timely delivery and providing strategic insights that enhance client outcomes. Currently, spearheading AI workflow implementations in collaboration with executive leadership to drive value addition, operational efficiency and cost reduction for projects across Atacana.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
AVP and Head of Delivery and AI workflows
Atacana Inc.
7 2024 - Current
- Heading delivery for Atacana’s entire basket of projects across all teams
- The projects cover the entire lifecycle from early stage to mature products
- Provide thought leadership, and strategic and actionable insights in the deliverables to facilitate decision making for the clients
- Accountable for timely delivery, managing budget, resourcing, talent growth and development across teams
- Co-leading with the CEO/ founder of the company the implementation of AI across delivery teams
- Leading the automation of delivery related workflows across the company in close collaboration with the technology team – developing prompts, agents and workflows across therapeutic areas to improve efficiency, add value and reduce costs.
Director and Head, Delivery for Immunology, GI and Respiratory
Atacana Inc.
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Heading delivery for Immunology, GI and Respiratory projects at Atacana
- Responsible for managing a business worth $5M.
Director and Head, Delivery for Immunology and GI
Atacana Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Heading delivery for Immunology and GI projects at Atacana
- Responsible for managing a business worth $3M.
Associate Director and Head, Delivery for Immunology
Atacana Inc.
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Heading delivery for Immunology projects at Atacana
- Responsible for managing a business worth $1.5-2M
- Joined as the first member of the immunology team and built the team from scratch to an 8 member team
- Trained and developed the subsequent team members
- Handled various projects including product landscapes, newsletters, medical conferences, deep dives, KOL mapping, clinical trial analysis, workshops, proposals, launch timelines, TPPs, primary research reports, among others.
Group Leader/Deputy Manager
Ajanta Pharma Limited
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Prepared product identification & launch plans with Business team for discussion with leadership team
- Led cross-functional teams for product development & launch (IP) strategy for 60 products for US and other markets
- Designed critical patent litigation & launch strategies in 3 US and 1 domestic litigation – achieved successful litigation, approval & launch of generic of a $4B market product in the US - a first for Ajanta.
Senior Officer/Executive
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
12.2011 - 05.2015
Officer
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries
08.2009 - 11.2011
Education
International MBA, Business Strategy & General Mngt. -
IE Business School
Madrid, SpainBachelor of Laws - undefined
Mumbai University
Mumbai, IndiaMaster of Science (Pharm.) – Medicinal Chemistry - undefined
National Institute Of Pharmaceutical Education And Research (NIPER)
Punjab, IndiaBachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
Berhampur University
Odisha, IndiaSkills
Competitive Intelligence and Insights
undefinedOther Information
Adene, L., Bharatam, P.V., Sharma, V. (2009), Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry,25 (2), 635-645, 2010.
Recreational marathoner and state level table tennis player
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Odiya
Bengali
Certification
Group Scrum Master
Running
Recreational runner, Running since 4 years, Done multiple half marathons and 1 marathon. Ultimate goal is to finish Ironman
Timeline
Group Scrum Master
02-2024
Director and Head, Delivery for Immunology, GI and Respiratory
Atacana Inc.
05.2022 - 07.2024
Director and Head, Delivery for Immunology and GI
Atacana Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2022
Competitive Strategy and Innovation
01-2021
Scrum Master
12-2018
Associate Director and Head, Delivery for Immunology
Atacana Inc.
12.2018 - 04.2021
Group Leader/Deputy Manager
Ajanta Pharma Limited
05.2015 - 08.2017
Senior Officer/Executive
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
12.2011 - 05.2015
Officer
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries
08.2009 - 11.2011
AVP and Head of Delivery and AI workflows
Atacana Inc.
7 2024 - Current
International MBA, Business Strategy & General Mngt. -
IE Business School
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
Mumbai University
Master of Science (Pharm.) – Medicinal Chemistry - undefined
National Institute Of Pharmaceutical Education And Research (NIPER)
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
Berhampur University
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