Karan Karnik

Business Analytics Advisor - Real World Data (Forsyth Health) @The Cigna Group

Plano, TX, US

Designed and deployed a time series forecasting model to predict prescription volumes leveraging Prior Authorization and pharmacy claims metrics using XGBoost, Prophet, LSTM, and Holt-Winters, enabling more accurate and data-driven rebate strategy planning• Developed a forecast sensitivity analysis tool, quantifying the potential impact of external market shifts (e.g, formulary changes, new competitors) and supporting strategic decision-making• Analyzed Prior Authorization trends to assess the impact of PBM formulary changes on drug accessibility for vasomotor symptoms, aiding the client in planning market access strategies for their new drug • Evaluated the market landscape using Prior Authorization and Claims Data (Rx, Mx) for biologics treating Psoriatic Arthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Ulcerative Colitis to help the client identify factors behind declining market share across these indications

Purdue University

Master of Science - MS

MIT World Peace University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech