Yogesh Verma

About Yogesh Verma

AI Product and Digital Transformation Leader with nearly two decades of experience driving enterprise-scale outcomes through Generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, and AI platforms in highly regulated global environments. Expert in translating emerging AI technologies into secure, scalable, user-centric enterprise products embedded into real workflows and delivering measurable business value.Brings a strong foundation in product consulting and IT management, combined with deep expertise in AI product management, platform strategy, and enterprise delivery, bridging strategy, execution, governance and change- AI Platform & Product Strategy : Built and scaled enterprise AI/automation capabilities from the ground up — establishing Cognitive and RPA CoEs, and shaped enterprise product strategy across Copilot Studio, SageMaker, agentic AI frameworks and workflow platforms. Led multi-million-dollar portfolios spanning GenAI, traditional ML and agentic solutions, progressing from rapid PoCs and MVPs to enterprise-wide adoption with robust governance, safety standards, and measurable success metrics.Delivered AI product roadmaps spanning content authoring, semantic search, intelligent analytics and enterprise virtual assistants- Product & Execution Leader in Regulated Domains: Delivered large-scale AI and digital transformations across Drug Safety, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, and Commercial functions, consistently balancing speed, compliance, quality and risk- Trusted strategic partner to C-suite and senior leaders, known for translating business strategy into actionable AI roadmaps, aligning global stakeholders and accelerating adoption through workshops, design thinking, hackathons and executive forums across the US, Europe and Asia- Advocate for AI enablement and change, created enterprise playbooks, operating models, AI awareness and citizen-development programs; driving responsible AI adoption and value realization through clear KPIs and executive-level governance- Built and coached high-performing engineering and product teams, fostering a culture of learning, experimentation and continuous improvement.Proven at bridging strategy and execution—scaling AI from experimentation into enterprise-grade products and platforms that deliver measurable business value. Passionate about empowering organizations and teams to thrive in the AI-driven era through pragmatic, results-focused leadership.

Experience

1. Director - Enterprise Ai Products & Cognitive Solutions

   Novartis

   Jul 2020 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Pioneered enterprise‑wide GenAI adoption — established applied AI automation/augmentation products, delivery frameworks, and adoption strategies tightly aligned with business objectives.Delivered governed AI platforms with multi-year roadmaps and Responsible AI controls, enabling safe, scalable deployment and accelerating innovation within compliance guardrails.Championed low‑code/no‑code and citizen development, democratizing technology and expanding organizational capacity; built a self‑service operating model enabling 50%+ self‑service intake.Digitized feedback loops and harmonized KPIs, improving transparency, measurement, and continuous improvement across programs.Built and led high‑performance global teams — recruited and coached engagement leads, analysts, and technical leaders with strong business + GenAI competency.Partnered with cross‑functional global leaders to navigate complexity, prioritize strategic PoCs/MVPs, and rapidly unlock transformative capabilities across divisions.Drove measurable business outcomes, owning AI demand portfolio, prioritization, and value realization; built and led high-performing global product and engineering teams. Managed technology partnerships and vendor ecosystems, accelerating access to cutting‑edge capabilities and innovation readiness.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy & Marketing

  2012 — 2014

• Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology

  Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Software Project Management
• Management Consulting
• Functional Specifications
• Project Plans
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Corporate Strategy Formulation
• Business Analysis
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Requirements Management
• Solution Delivery
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Consulting
• Business Process Mapping
• Cloud Applications
• Business Strategy
• Data Migration
• Requirements Gathering
• Social Marketing
• Software Consulting
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Use Case Analysis
• Management
• Balanced Scorecard
• Argus Safety
• Team Management
• Pharmacovigilance
• Process Mapping
• IT Strategy
• Gap Analysis
• User Acceptance Testing
• Program Management
• Enterprise Software
• Robotics Process Automation
• Strategy
• Saas