Vikas P.

Director of Engineering

Hyderabad, Telangana, India14 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • 14+ years in pharma/life sciences and CRM ecosystems.
  • Proven accountability for large-scale CRM upgrades and omnichannel modernization.
  • Expertise in CRM data and AI enablement to improve customer engagement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare CRM and Data Integration expert with strong leadership capabilities.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical LeadershipApi Development

Other Skills

Team PerformanceBusiness ServicesSpring FrameworkComputer ScienceHibernateRare DiseasesLinuxReact.jsNeuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)Executive LeadershipExecutive TeamAmazon Web Services (AWS)Machine LearningSoft SkillsMultitasking

About

Product and transformation leader with 14+ years in pharma/life sciences and CRM ecosystems (Salesforce & Veeva), driving global commercial and medical CRM capability programs from vision → roadmap → delivery. Proven accountability for large-scale CRM upgrades and omnichannel modernization, governance & compliance, change enablement, UX adoption, and predictable releases (≈95% on-time; ≈98% upgrade success).Deep expertise in CRM data and AI enablement (Salesforce Data Cloud/Einstein/Agentforce, Snowflake, Mulesoft) to improve customer engagement, insights, and operational efficiency. People leader who builds and mentors high-performing Product Owners, architects, analysts, and delivery squads; strong executive communication and cross-functional alignment across Commercial, Medical, Patient Services, and Tech.

Experience

14 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Novartis

4 roles

Director , Patient Services & Solution Delivery DDIT , APD ,Customer Engagement Platforms

Promoted

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

  • Own product delivery strategy for Patient Services and Customer Engagement platforms; translate enterprise priorities into roadmap increments and release plans across multiple products and markets.
  • Established portfolio governance (intake, prioritization, KPIs, risk/compliance gates) driving ~95% on-time/on-budget delivery and predictable high-quality releases.
  • Partner with Commercial, Patient Services, Legal/Privacy, Security, and Quality to ensure compliant delivery (privacy-by-design, audit-ready documentation, controlled releases).
  • Optimized SI partner model and vendor performance to improve throughput ~20%; instituted outcome-based metrics and dependency management across squads.
  • Implemented DevSecOps practices and reliability improvements, reducing downtime ~30% and accelerating release cadence while maintaining validation discipline.
  • Championed reusable, configurable architecture patterns to increase solution flexibility ~25% and reduce duplication through global reuse.
  • Led change enablement with user-centric design and adoption playbooks, improving user satisfaction ~15% (training, comms, feedback loops, super-user networks).
Team PerformanceTechnical LeadershipBusiness ServicesSpring FrameworkComputer ScienceHibernate+16

| Techno Functional Manager, Field Medical Strategy |

Aug 2023Jul 2024 · 11 mos · On-site

  • Product-led operations for Field Medical CRM capabilities across Veeva CRM & Vault: roadmap shaping, release governance, stakeholder alignment, and service stability.
  • Led global upgrade programs with ~98% success; served as enterprise escalation point reducing time-to-resolution ~30% through triage and root-cause prevention.
  • Designed KPI framework and data-quality controls improving data accuracy ~40% and boosting field productivity/performance ~18%.
  • Built adoption and capability programs (200+ trainees/year), including MSL Champions and TT FOCUS communities; improved sustained usage and feedback-driven backlog.
  • Partnered with Digital Medical Affairs and Resource Optimization to quantify field value and drive ~20% efficiency improvements in workflows and reporting.
  • Drove continuous improvement via benchmarking, innovation showcases, and executive readouts; aligned UX enhancements to persona needs and compliance constraints.
Oral CommunicationTeam PerformanceTechnical LeadershipBusiness ServicesReporting MetricsSpring Framework+37

| Associate. Director. Solution Delivery & Technical Design, Customer Engagement Platforms|

Apr 2021Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos · On-site

  • Led multi-country CRM/omnichannel programs from discovery to run; instituted Agile delivery playbooks, backlog governance, and standardized release readiness criteria.
  • Orchestrated Veeva & Salesforce modernization and data integration to streamline HCP/patient engagement journeys; improved expense processing time ~25% and reduced cost ~15%.
  • Owned risk/issue management and stakeholder communications; directed solution architects, leads, and developers to high-quality outcomes.
  • Enhanced data accuracy ~40% via integration quality controls, master data alignment, and monitoring KPIs across CRM and analytics.
  • Championed UX and adoption: usability testing, design system alignment, and training to improve usability and reduce support burden.
Oral CommunicationTeam PerformanceTechnical LeadershipBusiness ServicesKey Performance IndicatorsSpring Framework+40

| Associate. Director. Solution Delivery & Technical Design, Customer Engagement Platforms|

Sep 2019Mar 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · On-site

  • Defined end-to-end solution architecture (functional, data, integration, security, performance) for CRM capabilities; translated business needs into epics/user stories and delivery increments.
  • Facilitated requirements workshops with Commercial/Medical stakeholders; drove global standards adoption while enabling local market needs.
  • Set adoption KPIs and controlled service introductions to minimize disruption; ensured governance alignment for regulated processes.
  • Led marketing operations governance for multichannel programs ensuring compliant content processes and operational efficiency.
  • Mentored delivery leads and analysts; strengthened Agile-Waterfall hybrid rigor for regulated environments.
Oral CommunicationTeam PerformanceTechnical LeadershipBusiness ServicesSpring FrameworkComputer Science+27

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Techno Functional Manager (Commercial Excellence) Client Name: AstraZeneca

Dec 2018Aug 2019 · 8 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

  • Delivered sales operations & analytics programs—IC, targeting, call plans, alignments and reporting—across global teams.
  • Partnered with client leaders to shape requirements and analytics roadmaps; created recommendations and executive deliverables.
  • Mentored analysts; leveraged SQL/Excel/SAS/R; applied knowledge of datasets (Xponent, DDD, CRM, SPP, SHA).
Oral CommunicationTeam PerformanceTechnical LeadershipBusiness ServicesSpring FrameworkComputer Science+21

Astrazeneca

Techno Functional Lead & Manager (Commercial Excellence)

Dec 2018Aug 2019 · 8 mos

Oral CommunicationTeam PerformanceTechnical LeadershipBusiness ServicesSpring FrameworkComputer Science+18

Incedo inc.

| Technical Lead Consultant |Client Name: Pacira Biosciences

Sep 2016Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Framed/implemented Salesforce & Veeva multi-channel solutions (CRM, CLM, Approved Email, Engage, CoBrowse).
  • Owned data migration and environment management; conducted technical design reviews; collaborated with Veeva on features/defects.
Oral CommunicationComputer ScienceRare DiseasesLinuxUser RequirementsFunctional and Design Specifications+11

Pacira pharmaceuticals, inc.

Technical Lead Consultant (CRM Solutions)

Sep 2016Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Oral CommunicationComputer ScienceLinuxAPI DevelopmentCommunication Training

Genpact headstrong capital markets

| Business Consultant | Client: Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (US)

Dec 2014Sep 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Defined solution architectures; led Agile analysis/design for complex business and system needs.
  • Built on Salesforce toolkit (Apex, Lightning, integrations incl. Platform Events, OAuth, SOAP/REST); executed Classic→Lightning migration.
Oral CommunicationComputer ScienceUser RequirementsFunctional and Design SpecificationsTechnical RequirementsTechnical Operations and Routine Maintenance+3

Otsuka pharmaceutical companies (u.s.)

Business Development Consultant

Dec 2014Aug 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Oral CommunicationComputer ScienceUser RequirementsFunctional and Design SpecificationsTechnical RequirementsProject Management & Communication+2

Astellas pharma europe

Salesforce/Veeva CRM Consultant

Dec 2013Dec 2014 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Oral CommunicationComputer ScienceAPI Development

Bristol-myers squibb

Veeva CRM Consultant

Apr 2013Dec 2013 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Oral CommunicationComputer Science

Shire

Salesforce Developer & Veeva CRM Administrator

Apr 2012Mar 2013 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Oral CommunicationComputer Science

Accenture

Software Engineering Senior Analyst

Jun 2011Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Developed on Salesforce/Veeva (Apex, Visualforce, Batch); configured Veeva (iRep/Vmobile), Vault and Salesforce core.
  • Led data migrations/integrations (Informatica Cloud) and testing; produced functional & technical design documentation.
Oral CommunicationComputer Science

Pfizer

Salesforce Developer & Veeva CRM Administrator

Jun 2011Oct 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Oral Communication

Education

Amity University

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology — Computer Science and Information Technology

Jan 2007Jan 2011

Sikkim Manipal University (SMU)

Master of Business Administration — Operations Management

Jan 2012Jan 2014

Saint john Bosco

High School and Intermediate — PCM and Computer Science

Jan 1992Jan 2007

Simplilearn Alumni

Masters Program — Data Science

Jan 2019Dec 2020

SRM IST Chennai

Master's degree — Generative AI

Jul 2025Present

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