Harshit Agarwal

Business Development Executive

Cergy, Île-de-France, France11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in translating commercial strategy into execution.
Proven track record in driving incremental business opportunities.
Strong analytical mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare Strategy Specialist with expertise in global trade and business development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Relationship Management (crm)

Other Skills

Data AnalysisWorkflow ManagementProject PlanningBusiness AnalysisDerivatives TradingStakeholder ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyStrategic PlanningChange ManagementProduct ManagementRisk ManagementSustainabilityClimate ChangeEnvironmental AwarenessPolicy Analysis

About

Hello, I’m Harshit. After a stint in derivatives trading, I moved to France to pursue the Grande École program at ESSEC, where I also began my journey in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently at Sanofi, I work in the Global Trade team, focusing on translating commercial strategy into execution across international markets. I’ve had the opportunity to work across diverse regions including Europe, Africa, SEA & India, and LATAM,shaping my ability to navigate complex and varied market environments. With a structured and analytical mindset, I enjoy working at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating ideas into measurable outcomes across markets.

Experience

11 mos

Total Experience

11 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

180 degrees consulting essec

Co President

Sep 2024 – Aug 2025 · 11 mos

Sanofi

Commercial Strategy Manager

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Paris · On-site

1. Deployed Global Trade Priorities across International markets, driving strategic decisions on route-to-market, digitalization, tender management, and pricing/commercial policies.
2. Collaborated with regional teams (LATAM, CSE, Eurasia, SEA & India, Africa, SKAUNZ) to identify and capture incremental business opportunities (BOI), primarily via GtN (Gross-to-Net) optimisation.
3. Supported affiliates in executing launch excellence plans for pipeline products (GenMed, Speciality Care, and Vaccines) through 2030, ensuring alignment with global strategy and local market readiness.
4. Implemented an AI-powered dashboard to capitalise on competitor shortages across 44 countries, unlocking €20M+ in incremental opportunities through targeted market actions.

Project ManagementBusiness Development

Essec business school

Strategy Management Teaching Assistant

Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 · 2 mos · Île-de-France, France · On-site

Teaching Assistant to Prof. Maren Mickeler for Strategy and Management course. Assisting students with dynamic case studies and presentations, and supporting them for enhanced learning experience.

Ion

Product Analyst

Jun 2021 – Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Noida · On-site

1. Led operational execution across 10+ client workflows, ensuring ~100% on-time delivery across projects.
2. Improved process efficiency by ~20% by implementing tracking mechanisms, increasing visibility across deliverables/workstreams.
3. Leveraged data and internal systems to support operational decisions, improving performance tracking across 300k+ users.
4. Managed 8+ stakeholders across parallel workstreams, ensuring consistent delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Workflow Management

Tolaroid

Business Development Analyst

Dec 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 mo · Qism El-Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt · On-site

1. Expanded into B2B domain by developing business strategy and value proposition, increasing revenue by 40%
2. Boosted website visibility by effective project management and SEO strategies, growing organic leads by 30%
3. Customized product offerings by gathering client feedback, boosting referral rate to 33%

Project PlanningBusiness AnalysisBusiness Development