B. Rajendra Prasad Sagiraju
Head of Digital Manufacturing, Analytics COE
Hyderabad
Summary
Accomplished IT leader in the pharmaceutical sector, notably with Viatris Pharmaceuticals, where I spearheaded the establishment of an IT Center of Excellence, aligning technology with business needs and regulatory standards. Expert in IT digital transformation and Automation roadmaps execution, I significantly enhanced operational efficiencies and compliance. Skilled in data analytics and process automation, my strategies have consistently driven innovation and growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of IT Manufacturing Systems and Analytics
Viatris Pharmaceuticals
09.2017 - Current
- Enhanced the business benefit by establishing the IT COE concept to bring the diversified implementation portfolio onto common technology.
- Established the innovation and core convergence solution strategies that align with regulatory compliance and Industry Standards
- Established the Center of Excellence (COE) teams to Develop, Deploy and Support the Core libraries (Mfg Systems, Eng Systems, Data Historian, Interfacing with Lab systems, ERP, AI & Mfg. Analytics etc..) across the organization
- Develop and execute the Automation roadmaps inline with business priorities in coordination with Operations leadership and various External Partners
Dy. GM - Manufacturing Operations
Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company
Visakhapatnam
06.2003 - 09.2017
- Led Manufacturing and Packaging Operations in Bio-Pharma and Life Sciences Manufacturing Processes.
- Played a key role in implementation of IT Applications across the site operations as part of the Global Digital Manufacturing Initiative
Manufacturing Operations Officer
Dr. Reddy S Laboratories
Hyderabad
06.1997 - 05.2003
- Played a Major role in Process Automation and doubling the batch sizes in Pharmaceutical Solid Oral Manufacturing Process
Education
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, India 04.2001 -
Skills
IT Digital Transformation
IT Digital Strategy and COE Development
IT Automation Roadmap Development
IT Core convergence solution Development & Deployment
IT compliance
Data analytics
Change Management
Process expert in Bio-Pharma and Life Science Industry
Regulatory Inspections in Bio-Pharma
Timeline
Head of IT Manufacturing Systems and Analytics
Viatris Pharmaceuticals
09.2017 - Current
Dy. GM - Manufacturing Operations
Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company
06.2003 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Annamalai University
04.2001 -
Manufacturing Operations Officer
Dr. Reddy S Laboratories
06.1997 - 05.2003