Sandip Phukan

About Sandip Phukan

I’m a Healthcare R&D leader with over 26 years of experience across global organizations like GE Healthcare and Philips, where I’ve led cross-functional teams, driven lifecycle excellence, and championed customer-centric innovation in medical technologies.My journey spans the entire spectrum—from field service and technical support to strategic leadership in R&D and Lifecycle Management. Today, I’m focused on transforming how we deliver healthcare by integrating AI, agile methodologies, and real-world insights into the heart of product development and post-market strategy. What I Do:I lead initiatives that ensure medical devices remain safe, effective, and impactful throughout their lifecycle—while continuously improving speed, quality, and compliance. What I Believe:The future of healthcare lies in the intelligent fusion of data, design, and delivery. I’m passionate about harnessing AI not just to optimize processes, but to elevate outcomes—for patients, providers, and the professionals who build the systems that serve them. What I Value:Empowered teams that thrive, innovate, and grow into future leaders. Purpose-driven innovation. And a relentless focus on delivering value to customers and society.My core expertise includes:• R&D Lifecycle Management• AI-Enabled Innovation in Medical Devices• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Systems• Cross-Functional Leadership & Mentorship• Service Delivery & Change ManagementLet’s connect if you’re exploring the intersection of AI, Agile transformation, and medical device innovation.

Experience

1. Agile Program Lead

   Philips

   Apr 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Spearheading Agile 360 culture across R&D teams to foster flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.• Enabled faster response to evolving customer needs through agile transformation.• Mentored cross-functional teams to adopt agile practices and deliver high-impact solutions.• Deployment of Agile Methodologies across Hardware product R&D work areas, which is a niche area across industry.

Education

• Assam Engineering College, (A.E.C)

  B.E., Electronics and Telecommunication

  1994 — 1998

• Don Bosco High School - India

  High School., Class 6 to 10th

  1985 — 1991

• Cotton College

  12th Standard, Science

• ST. EDMUND'S SCHOOL

  Class 1 to 5

Skills

• Service Delivery
• Team Management
• Vendor Management
• Technical Support
• Operations Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Team Leadership
• Troubleshooting
• Team Building
• Crm
• Key Account Management
• Project Management
• Management
• Product Management
• Project Planning
• Business Analysis
• Supply Chain Management