Prakash Rao

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 24 years of experience in diverse industries
  • Expert in leading high-performing teams
  • Proven success in quality assurance and operational excellence
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare and Life Sciences expert with a strong focus on operational excellence and quality management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operational StrategyProduct ManagementQuality AssuranceProgram ManagementOperational ExcellenceOrganizational LeadershipProgramme Delivery

Other Skills

Relationship BuildingBusiness Process ImprovementPeople ManagementStakeholder EngagementCustomer ReferenceStakeholder ManagementResource OptimizationProject DeliveryKey Performance IndicatorsFinancial PerformanceBusiness Intelligence (BI)Executive VisibilityOperations ManagementP&L ManagementClient Delivery

About

Executive Summary Dynamic, solution-oriented leader with 24 years of full-time experience across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Insurance, CPG, and Finance and Administration. Proven success in building and leading high-performing Content Operations, Quality (QMS/ISO), and transformation programs focused on business optimization and tech-driven outcomes. Skilled in managing global teams, driving cost and margin improvements, and delivering complex projects with strong stakeholder and C-suite engagement. Strengths and Traits • Experienced in QMS, transformation, transition, and change management. • Proven leadership to build and lead high-performing teams. • Highly skilled in quality assurance, audits, commercial systems, and vendor management. • Effective communicator with strong people management skills.

Experience

20 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Clarivate

5 roles

Director, Medtech

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Hybrid

  • About Clarivate: Clarivate is a leading global information services provider. We connect people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their perspective, their work and our world. Our subscription and technology-based solutions are coupled with deep domain expertise and cover the areas of Academia & Government, Life Sciences & Healthcare and Intellectual Property.
  • Current Priorities: Medtech Content Operations

Director, Medtech Data and Analytics

Promoted

May 2023Mar 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos · Hybrid

  • Priorities: Medtech Data & Analytics and Digital Products Operations management with USD 25 million revenue.
Relationship BuildingOperational StrategyProduct ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementPeople ManagementStakeholder Engagement+14

Senior Director, Quality Assurance

Dec 2022Apr 2023 · 4 mos · Hybrid

  • Quality Assurance, QMS, Audits and Complex Program Management.
Relationship BuildingOperational StrategyProduct ManagementQuality AssuranceBusiness Process ImprovementStakeholder Engagement+14

Senior Director, Quality Assurance

Apr 2018Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Hybrid

  • Global Transformation, Transitions, Quality and Product Operations.
Relationship BuildingOperational StrategyStakeholder EngagementResource OptimizationOperational ExcellenceKey Performance Indicators+2

Director, Operational Excellence and Quality

Sep 2015Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Hybrid

  • QMS/Operational Excellence setup, Transition and Process Transformation.
Relationship BuildingOperational StrategyProduct ManagementStakeholder EngagementProgramme DeliveryCustomer Reference+6

Ibm

3 roles

Deputy General Manager

Sep 2012Sep 2015 · 3 yrs

  • Strategy, Transformation, Measurement and Operations across F&A/SCM/HR Mobility.
Relationship BuildingProgramme DeliveryCustomer ReferenceResource OptimizationOperational ExcellenceProject Delivery+5

Senior Manager, Productivity Tool and Measurement

Promoted

Jul 2011Sep 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Global Program Manager for IBM's F&A and SCM Productivity tool, Metrics and Measurement.
Relationship BuildingProgramme DeliveryCustomer ReferenceResource OptimizationOperational ExcellenceProject Delivery+5

Manager, Quality Assurance

Sep 2009Aug 2011 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Transitions, Quality Management and Transformation.
Programme DeliveryResource OptimizationOperational ExcellenceProject DeliveryKey Performance IndicatorsExecutive Visibility

Genpact

2 roles

Project Manager, CPG Market Research

Promoted

Aug 2007Sep 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Six Sigma Projects, Transitions and Operations.
Operational Excellence

Team Leader, CPG Market Research

Mar 2004Jul 2007 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Transitions and Operations.

Bharti axa life insurance

Team Member

Mar 2002Feb 2004 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Transitions and Operations (Life Insurance and Investment policies).

Education

MBA

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Finance and HR

Jan 2012Jan 2014

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