Deepak Gupta

About Deepak Gupta

Experienced life sciences leader with 17+ years of expertise in pharmacovigilance, aggregate reporting, clinical safety, strategic sourcing, and vendor management. I specialize in optimizing outsourced service delivery across global R&D functions, including Regulatory Affairs, Medical Information, and Safety.My core strength lies in leading procurement and vendor governance strategies that drive compliance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. I bring deep domain knowledge in ICSR and aggregate report management, along with a proven ability to align external partnerships with evolving business needs.Certified in PMP® and SAFe®, I apply structured project leadership and agile frameworks to deliver scalable solutions, enhance stakeholder engagement, and support continuous improvement across complex, cross-functional environments.Core CompetenciesPharmacovigilance | Strategic Sourcing | Vendor Management | Clinical Safety | Regulatory Affairs | MICC Operations | Aggregate Reports | Project Leadership (PMP®)| Agile Delivery (SAFe®)| Process Optimization | Stakeholder Engagement

Experience

1. Associate Director, R & d Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

   Organon

   Aug 2021 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Partner with the Director of Global R&D Procurement to drive a multi-year strategy enhancing external partner engagement across R&D functions.• Oversee RA/PV/QC category sourcing and manage vendor budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and financial compliance.• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure high-quality, on-time submission delivery, actively tracking performance through defined metrics.• Lead change management initiatives to align external partner models with evolving R&D priorities, supporting stakeholder satisfaction and compliance.• Support annual business planning and financial forecasting for external partner expenditures.• Resolve process issues and optimize delivery through cross-functional coordination.• Provide regular vendor performance feedback to drive capability development, service enhancements, and process consistency.• Adapt to dynamic work environments and tight timelines, demonstrating problem-solving agility and strong industry relationships.• Identify inefficiencies and implement cost-saving measures, including competitive pricing strategies informed by market analysis.• I was honored with the highest employee inspire award/Thrive etc. in 2024, 2023 and 2022. This recognition was for my efficient management of various projects, exceeding project objectives within budget, and multiple million dollars savings throughout my tenure.

Education

• Saraswathi Vidya Bhavan's College of Pharmacy

  B. Pharmacy, Pharmacy

  2005 — 2008

• Reliance Institute of Life Sciences

  Post Graduate Diploma, Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance

• Principal K.M. Kundanani College of Pharmacy Polytechnique, Ulhasnagar.

  D. Pharmacy, Pharmacy

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Customer Service
• Argus
• Business Intelligence
• Team Management
• Team Leadership
• Teamwork
• Training & Development
• Technical Training
• Technical Recruiting
• Google
• Microsoft Office
• Pharmaceuticals
• Pharmacovigilance
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trial Management
• Medical Writing
• Market Research
• Licensing
• Excel
• Powerpoint
• Outlook
• Documentation
• Time Management
• Word
• Data Entry
• Data Analysis
• Clinical Trials
• Ich-Gcp
• Healthcare
• 21 Cfr Part 11
• Life Sciences
• Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Meddra
• Problem Solving
• Mentoring
• Analysis
• People Management
• Software Documentation
• Ctms