Manish Varma

About Manish Varma

In the highly regulated life sciences sector, the gap between emerging technology and tangible business value is where most organizations stall. I bridge that gap by architecting digital and AI strategies that are not just innovative, but scalable and integrated into the fabric of R&D, commercial, and supply chain operations.My approach stems from a unique vantage point: the agility of a startup CEO combined with the precision required to lead large global teams of of experts. Whether it is migrating enterprise applications to the cloud to eliminate technical debt or building the industry\'s largest in-house AI capability, the goal remains constant—accelerating the delivery of life-changing products to patients.I serve as a trusted partner to the C-suite, transforming technology from a cost center into a strategic engine for multi-billion-dollar growth and operational efficiency resulting in measurable margin expansion. Currently, as an Executive in Residence for the Wharton AI and Analytics initiative, I remain at the forefront of the technologies defining the future of healthcare.

Experience

1. Global Vice President of Digital & Technology

   GSK

   Jan 2022 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Business Impact & Strategic Pivots- Enterprise-Wide AI Orchestration: Architected the \"AI-first\" data strategy, built an in-house capability of 500+ Data and AI experts to drive innovation across the pharmaceutical value chain- Orchestrating the strategic modernization of global ERP ecosystems by embedding AI-driven automation throughout the development lifecycle - from automated code generation and documentation to intelligent testing and reviews - driving radical program simplification and massive cost savings- Cultural Transformation: Spearheaded Digital & Al literacy for the global workforce and curated \"Datacon,\" an annual event for employees to embed a data-driven culture and accelerate AI adoption- Global Talent Leadership: Expert in building and maturing Global CapabilityCenters (GCCs), achieving high-performance cultures that scale with business growth and innovation

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

  Bachelor of Technology, Engineering

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Executive Education, Supply Chain Strategy & Management

• The Wharton School

  MBA, Strategy and General Management

Skills

• Web/Digital Services
• Strategy
• Management
• Oracle
• Cloud Computing
• Consulting
• Business Process
• Project Management
• Soa
• Data Warehousing
• Crm
• Itil
• Business Intelligence
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Management
• Management Consulting
• Sap
• Enterprise Software
• Change Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Process Improvement
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Business Process Design
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Erp
• Sdlc
• Vendor Management
• IT Strategy
• Program Management
• Databases
• Outsourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership