Seetha Sreekanth

About Seetha Sreekanth

Seasoned leader with over 25 years of diverse experience spanning Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Clinical Data Management, Shared Services, and Business Transition and transformation. Currently serving as Director of Business Transition and Transformation at MSD, I specialize in driving the strategic expansion and operational excellence of Shared Services and Global Capability Centers (GCC), enabling scalable growth and enhanced global delivery models.My expertise includes leading complex transition and transformation programs, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and regulatory oversight across global and regional markets. Additionally, I am proficient in advanced business analytics and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Spotfire, and Power Apps, developing insightful dashboards that empower data-driven decision-making and optimize business performance.I have led large-scale, end-to-end Clinical Data Management (CDM) programs, and provided leadership to multiple accounts and large teams globally to ensure seamless delivery and high-quality outcomes.Passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering innovation, I deliver measurable business value through collaborative leadership and continuous process improvement.Key strengths include: • Driving the growth and scalability of Shared Services and GCC operations through strategic planning and execution • Leading cross-functional teams through mergers, acquisitions, and business integrations with a focus on seamless transitions • Developing and implementing sourcing strategies that reduce costs, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier partnerships • Utilizing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to drive process improvements and operational efficiency • Designing and deploying business analytics solutions and dashboards to support strategic insights and performance monitoringOpen to connections and conversations with professionals and organizations focused on transformative growth, operational excellence, and data-driven innovation.

Experience

1. Director, Business Transition and Transformation

   MSD

   Jan 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Drive the strategic expansion of the Merck Manufacturing Division Shared Services Global Capability Center across Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Operations and Digital Manufacturing, enabling sustainable growth and operational scalability on a global platform.Lead and execute all transition and transformation initiatives critical to scaling the GCC, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and evolving market demands.Develop and implement innovative strategies to optimize processes, enhance service delivery, and integrate new functions seamlessly within the GCC.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  MSc, Microbiology/ Biotechnology

  1992 — 1997

• University of Mumbai

  MSc, Microbiology/ Biotechnology

Skills

• Team Management
• Manager- Quality Control
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Data Management
• Quality Assurance
• Team Leadership
• Clinical Development
• Inform
• Clinical Research
• Validation
• Clinical Data Management
• Oracle Clinical
• Clinical Trials
• Ich-Gcp
• CRO
• Management
• Project Management
• Gcp
• Computer System Validation
• Edc
• Ctms
• Oncology
• Protocol
• Cdisc
• 21 Cfr Part 11