Kaushal Shetty

Global Head of Digital & IT, leading the Digital Transformation of the organization, spanning the global footprint of North America, Europe, Asia, India, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Also leading the AI strategy for the organization, establishing a governance framework, driving AI literacy, and leveraging KPI-based value measurement, to drive AI adoption and value-maximisation.

• Redesigned IT organization structure for growth, focusing on business needs • Drove Digital Transformation through integrated systems aligned with strategic goals • Led post-M&A TSA exit program resulting in $200m savings

Global Head of IT for Pfizer Upjohn (Viatris) Medical organisation spanning US, Europe, LATAM, AfME, Asia, China & ANZ. Leadership of Pre and Post M&A planning and execution for Viatris' Global Medical organisation, responsible for TSA exit planning, program setup, management and oversight Accountable for definition of the future IT/Digital landscape and roadmap for the new Viatris Global Medical organisation. Evaluation of existing IT/Digital systems for future fit-for-purpose, identification and roll-out of new Enterprise systems and platforms

Head of Digital & Technology for Global Emerging Markets spanning countries in ASEAN, AFME & LATAM (as well as China and Japan), for Pfizer Upjohn's Research, Development & Medical (RDM) organization. Responsible for partnering with RDM Leads within Emerging Markets to bring innovative solutions that solve business challenges and create an environment of innovation. Leading the Business Technology organization, services and functions that work closely with the Pfizer Upjohn's RDM EM Business Leads and team, enabling fulfillment of their Business strategy through technology. Leading Digital initiatives looking at the use of Digital Therapeutics, Digital Health and Wearable Technology to improve patient disease awareness, screening, diagnosis, treatment and treatment adherence in the Non-communicable disease area. Responsible for Defining, Building and Leading the Technology Global Services organization supporting the Global Upjohn RDM organization, including working with end customers to understand the need of a service, evaluation of options, vendor evaluation and end-to-end build and delivery of global services. Currently building up the Data Analytics and RWD/RWE capabilities. Exploring use of Artificial Intelligence and Social Listening for Business Growth opportunities as well as RPA for Automation and Operational efficiency.

Head of Digital & Technology Operations in India responsible for implementing a transformational change to the technology stack at Pfizer India.

Part of the founding Infosys Life Sciences BU members building Infosys LS from the ground up. Built and led the IT Quality & Compliance function for Infosys LS consisting of experts in the Compliance space including Computer System Validation (CSV), Process Compliance, and Audits (GxP, IT GRC, IT SoX, etc.). Participated in numerous RFP processes along with the Sales team and helped open key engagement accounts with leading Pharma giants (Pfizer, AstraZeneca, BMS, etc.) Part of the Infosys account leadership team for the Pfizer account responsible for growing the account from zero to a $60mil multi-year engagement. Part of the core team at Pfizer overseeing a vendor consolidation program aimed at transitioning technology support of over 400 systems from local vendors to Infosys Global Support model. Defined and established Engagement models and Support Tiers based on ITIL framework in agreement with Pfizer senior leadership.