Raghavendran J
Head - Data Science @Novartis GCC | Ex -Merck | Ex -ZS
- Role
- Group Head - Data Science at Novartis
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Raghavendran J
As the Group Leader of Data Science and Digital Analytics at Novartis, I lead a top-tier data science team that brings together cutting-edge technology and analytic innovation to support the commercial analytics of the US market. I have over ten years of experience in advanced analytics and forecasting in the pharmaceutical industry, with a PGPM in Business Analytics and Marketing from Great Lakes Institute of Management and an INSOFE certification in Advanced Analytics.My core competencies include strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and coaching skills for leaders and managers. I am passionate about driving data-driven decision making and delivering actionable insights that optimize business outcomes and enhance customer value. I am also involved in recruitment, academic collaboration, operation management, and organization level initiatives.
Experience
Group Head - Data Science
Sep 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Spearheaded the expansion of the Data Science function at Novartis, growing the team from 15 to over 120 members. • Developed predictive frameworks for Field Force Targeting and Omnichannel Analytics, enhancing HCP engagement efficiency. • Implemented a GenAI solution that reduced manual analysis time from hours to 20 hours, resulting in significant cost savings.
Education
Great Lakes Institute of Management
PGPM, Business Analytics and Marketing
2013 — 2014
St. Joseph's College Of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Information Technology
2006 — 2010
Skills
- Analytics
- Business Strategy
- Sas
- Management
- Strategy
- Business Development
- Informatica
- Project Management
- Seer
- Oracle Pl/Sql Development
- Business Analysis
- Market Research
- Excel Models
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Financial Forecasting
- Pl/Sql
- R
- Leadership
- Databases
- Business Analytics
- Oracle
- Requirements Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- Java
- Teradata Data Warehouse
- Management Consulting
- Sql
- Business Intelligence
- Data Analysis
- Analysis
- Business Objects
- Data Warehousing
- Spss
- Cancer Epidemiology
- Cognos
- Team Management
- Healthcare Consulting
- Consulting
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