Shiv Shankar

About Shiv Shankar

For almost two decades, I have driven impactful results across the pharmaceutical R&D drug development lifecycle, motivated by a clear purpose: improving the lives of patients. My experience spans critical functions including Finance, Portfolio Management, R&D Strategy, Clinical Operations, and Project Management. I am passionate about science and technology and thrive on empowering people—inspiring cross-functional, global teams to achieve ambitious goals. Demonstrated success as a change agent in complex, matrixed environments.

Experience

1. Vice President, R & d Finance

   BeOne Medicines

   Mar 2025 — Present · NJ, US

   Partner with the R&D Leadership Team by providing insights, analysis, trends, and thought partnership for improved business decision making and results.Lead the planning and execution of the R&D Finance function with the annual operating plan, long-range plan, budget, and quarterly forecasting processes.Lead and develop a global team of high-performing FP & A professionals, providing coaching and guidance to ensure effective team collaboration and business partner support.Lead continuous improvement efforts around processes and systems to ensure planning and execution is efficient.

Education

• Bangalore University

  B.Tech

  1992 — 1996

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  M.Tech, Fiber Science and Technology

  1997 — 1998

• Purdue University

  MBA, Finance

  2002 — 2004