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Kanad Banik

@kanadbanik

Dynamic Pharmacovigilance Specialist with 17 years of leadership experience.

India
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values leadership, innovation, and operational excellence, with opportunities for growth and team development.

I am a dynamic and results-driven Pharmacovigilance Specialist with over 17 years of experience in driving large-scale operations across the healthcare and drug safety domains. My proven track record includes scaling teams from scratch, turning red-flagged projects green, and managing multi-million-dollar P&Ls while consistently exceeding client expectations. I am recognized for my expertise in Lean management, process optimization, and conflict resolution, which have significantly reduced attrition and boosted operational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led high-impact transitions and secured business growth while delivering exceptional client satisfaction. My leadership style fosters team morale and sustains performance under pressure. I have a knack for solving complex challenges and have been trusted to manage large teams across various locations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Associate Vice President

IKS HEALTH

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Leading Virtual and Live Scribing operations across multiple locations, overseeing a $30 million P&L. Achieved significant reductions in quality escalations and improved operational efficiency through Lean management strategies. Successfully managed a team of 450+ employees and received client commendations for outstanding performance.

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General Manager-Drug

Qinecsa Solutions (Bioclinica)

Jan 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Turned around a major client account from red to green on all KPIs within 2 months, enhancing client trust and retention. Expanded business volume by 30% through securing additional projects and maintained regulatory compliance across pharmacovigilance operations.

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Program Manager - Pharmacovigilance

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Nov 2012 - Apr 2019 (6 years 5 months)

Successfully established the Kolkata delivery center for Pharmacovigilance, scaling operations significantly and securing $50M in additional business. Managed service delivery for multiple global accounts while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Deakin University logoDU

Deakin University

Master in Global MBA, Global MBA

2023 -

IMT Ghaziabad logoIG

IMT Ghaziabad

Diploma in Leadership and Decision Making, Leadership

2023 - 2023

Completed a Diploma in Leadership and Decision Making to enhance leadership skills and decision-making capabilities in a business context.

Indian Institute of Management Kolkata logoIK

Indian Institute of Management Kolkata

Executive Course in Leadership and Management, Leadership and Management

2020 - 2020

Completed an Executive Course in Leadership and Management to develop advanced leadership skills and management strategies.

We School logoWS

We School

PG Diploma in General and Health Care Management, Health Care Management

2018 - 2018

Pursued a PG Diploma in General and Health Care Management to gain insights into healthcare management practices.

ICRI logoIC

ICRI

PG Diploma in Clinical Research, Clinical Research

2008 - 2008

Completed a PG Diploma in Clinical Research to understand clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.

Vellore Institute of Technology logoVT

Vellore Institute of Technology

M.Sc. in Biomedical Genetics, Biomedical Genetics

2006 - 2006

Earned an M.Sc. in Biomedical Genetics, focusing on genetic research and its applications in healthcare.

Bangalore University logoBU

Bangalore University

B.Sc. in Genetics, Microbiology and Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology and Biochemistry

2004 - 2004

Completed a B.Sc. in Genetics, Microbiology, and Biochemistry, providing a strong foundation in biological sciences.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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