Vikash Verma
- Role
- Director Data Science - Commercial Analytics, Rwe, Heor and Forecasting at Optum
- Location
- Hyderabad, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vikash Verma
Industry Leader | Healthcare Innovator | Data-Driven Strategist | Building Future-Ready…
Experience
Director Data Science - Commercial Analytics, Rwe, Heor and Forecasting
Jul 2018 — Present
Accomplished Practice Lead and India Head | HEOR & Commercial Analytics | Pharma/LS & PBM - I am currently entrusted with the pivotal role of Practice Lead and India Head for HEOR & Commercial Analytics at Optum Life Science, a leading organization at the forefront of healthcare innovation. In this esteemed position, I have successfully built and nurtured a team of over 100+ highly talented professionals, encompassing a diverse range of expertise including MD doctors, data/business analysts, business consultants, and data scientists. In my capacity as Practice Lead, I am responsible for driving the delivery and business development of critical functions such as commercial analytics, HEOR, RWE, forecasting, portfolio optimization, pricing & market access, PBM analytics, digital research network, KOL management, and disease analytics & intervention programs. These initiatives cater to the needs of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies, as well as internally supporting Optum Rx and UHC. Under my strategic guidance, my team consistently delivers exceptional results, providing invaluable insights and solutions to our esteemed clients. By harnessing cutting-edge analytics, we empower pharmaceutical companies to optimize their commercial strategies, enhance health economic outcomes, enable evidence-based decision-making, and drive market access and pricing strategies. Our comprehensive suite of offerings spans the entire spectrum of commercial analytics, encompassing innovative research methodologies, advanced forecasting models, and insightful disease analytics to deliver actionable recommendations. Moreover, I am actively engaged in expanding our business footprint through robust business development efforts. By fostering strong client relationships, identifying emerging market trends, and leveraging our expertise in HEOR and commercial analytics, I am dedicated to driving sustainable growth and fostering long-term partnerships.
Education
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive modeling, Economics, Statistical Modeling
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacology
Manipal Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
2006 — 2008
XLRI Jamshedpur
Senior Executive Development Programme in Driving Growth – The CXO Programme
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
AI for Business Leaders Program, Artificial Intelligence
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