Sujata Aiyangar in her current role at Accenture is a Client Experience Lead at Life Sciences R&D Operations, is responsible for managing delivery in the functional area of Clinical data services and provide subject matter expertise to multiple global biopharma clients.

She is a seasoned leader with 20+ years of experience who contributes to the solution development, process re-engineering, data led transformation initiatives and implementation of Life Sciences R&D outsourcing service delivery.”

Arnab, a strategic industry leader, has over 19 years of extensive and diverse experience in clinical research working with multiple leading global Pharmaceutical Companies and CROs, especially in technology transformation, people development, business operations and process reengineering. Upon completion of his master’s in biotechnology from PESIT, Bangalore, helping effective solutions reach patients has been a constant theme of his life. He worked with Eli Lily, Accenture, Kendle International, Novartis and now Novo Nordisk carrying out multiple, increasing roles and responsibilities and successfully driving various Data and technology solutions across various clinical research functions in Data Orchestration and Strategy, Data Management, Clinical Programming, Analytics and Business Operations. He is currently leading a global Data Management team in Novo Nordisk as Vice President, Data Management & Centralized Data Review and has been leading many transformative workforce and technology solutions across clinical trial value chain to make data insights and data to decision more seamless in clinical trials. Aligned with the motto, “patients are waiting”, he aspires and leads the team with his vision, people focus, innovation and business solutions.

• Prabhakar has more than 27 years of working experience in Pharmaceutical & CRO Industry.
• Statistician by training with double Masters & PhD in Statistics from School of Sciences, Gujarat University.
• Did undergo middle management development program at IIM-A & did attend leadership workshop at IIM-B.
• Has extensive experience in Operations Delivery, Project & Program Oversight, Customer Relationship Management & Line Management, Coaching & Mentoring.
• Has published around 16 papers in various National & International Journals. Speaker at various conferences both at National & International forums.
• Active member in various capacity across different industry forums like SCDM, PHUSE, ISCR, DIA.

Speciality

Chief Strategy Officer, CluePoints

Personal Information

Richard has worked in data management for almost 30 years, and during that time has played key roles in a number of transformational projects – from leading early projects in EDC, to working for Medidata, Veeva and now CluePoints. Today, Richard leads the overall strategy for CluePoints and is focused on how to transform data into highly consumable, actionable insights, in effect re-shaping clinical research by leveraging data analytics to optimize processes, identify trends, and make informed decisions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, or improve customer experiences within that industry.

Richard has been a strong supporter of the SCDM globally, taking leading roles in the Global Conference and the Innovation Committee, as well a previously helping to support the EU conference. He is now excited to join an incredible team, to further build on past successes in the SCDM India conference.