Vinita Navadgi

About Vinita Navadgi

Dynamic leader with 25 years success in business and technology. Founded a health-tech startup, driving strategy and product launch for a Physician-Patient platform. Led digital transformation and AI initiatives for global clients across domains including Healthcare, Life Science, Finance, Supply Chain, Retail, and Government. Skilled in full lifecycle product management, large-scale outsourcing, and program governance. As a product executive at IQVIA, I set strategy and oversee execution for Digital Patient Suite products. I rebuilt and expanded the team, prioritized scalable platform strategies, and led AI initiatives to boost speed and efficiency. By working closely with stakeholders and industry leaders, I\'ve strengthened our reputation as an innovative partner in healthcare and life sciences.As the founder of a successful technology start-up DrPrax, I managed every stage of the product lifecycle. My experience includes securing capital to fund growth, developing the product from initial concept through to launch, and establishing robust operational processes. I performed thorough assessments of market trends and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decisions. In addition, I drove business development efforts, overseeing the scaling and expansion of the company to ensure ongoing success and sustainability.In my role as a product delivery leader at Persistent Systems, I consistently met and exceeded established targets for both customer and employee satisfaction. My portfolio included managing a range of projects for various product organizations, where I demonstrated strong leadership and motivational skills to guide global teams toward exceptional results.I have successfully directed multiple high-impact projects, which required overseeing the complexities of mergers and demergers as well as coordinating large, geographically distributed teams. Throughout these initiatives, I maintained a steadfast commitment to ensuring projects were delivered on time and with seamless execution. This dedication to effective delivery and operational excellence was widely recognized within the organization.

Experience

1. Sr Director, Digital Patient Suite

   IQVIA

   Dec 2021 — Present

   Provide leadership for the Digital Patient Suite(DPS) and the Patient eConsent platform; end-to-end product strategy, roadmap, and execution for IQVIA DPS products, supporting regulated healthcare and life sciences customers. End-to-end product strategy, roadmap, and execution for the IQVIA Digital Patient Suite of products, supporting regulated healthcare and life sciences customersRebuilt the product organization from ground-up—hiring, mentoring, and scaling PMs while restoring delivery cadence and stakeholder confidence.Delivered multiple major releases across SaaS, APIs, and integrations, balancing innovation, compliance, and operational stability.Established a scalable API and interoperability strategy, transitioning from point-to-point integrations to platform-level extensibility.Drove double-digit revenue growth by launching new monetizable capabilities Reduced operational overhead through workflow automation, self-service dashboards, and process optimization.Collaborating closely with Engineering, UX, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, Marketing and Client Delivery teams to ensure roadmap priorities were strategically aligned with business objectives and outcomesDefining and advancing AI and GenAI strategy, including document digitization, comparison, and intelligent workflowsServe as executive liaison to enterprise clients and advisory boards, translating customer needs into product strategyRepresent the platform externally through industry publications, webinars, analyst briefings, and global eConsent initiatives (EFGCP)

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Engineering

  1990 — 1993

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Certification, AI/ML

Skills

• Business Intelligence
• Vendor Management
• Software Project Management
• Itil
• Requirements Gathering
• Ms Project
• Requirements Analysis
• Agile Project Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Software Development
• Program Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Sdlc
• Data Warehousing
• IT Strategy
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management