Shardul Lavande
@shardullavande
I lead enterprise technology portfolios, platform modernization, and regulated digital transformation at scale.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Genentech, I direct strategy, intake governance, and execution for a $150M+ platform portfolio supporting global R&D, engineering, and manufacturing operations.
I partner with VP and senior functional leaders to build multi-year technology roadmaps, integrate enterprise systems, and maintain FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, and GxP compliance. I lead 20 direct reports and provide matrix oversight for 100+ global technical and business personnel.
I’ve delivered platform consolidation and modernization across engineering, regulatory, legal, and finance, reducing system complexity by more than 40%. Previously, I helped establish Genentech’s Product Management Center of Excellence, accelerated delivery speed by 25%, and created an Automation Hub that saved 10,000+ staff hours annually.
Across Kohl’s and Kaiser Permanente, I governed $100M+ technology investments, built strategic roadmaps, and led portfolios spanning clinical research, community benefit, analytics, CRM, data infrastructure, and genomic biobank capabilities. My work has generated $5M+ in annual operational savings while aligning complex cross-functional organizations around measurable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Directs portfolio strategy, intake governance, and execution for a $150M+ platform portfolio supporting global R&D, engineering, and manufacturing operations. Serves as primary strategic technology partner to VP and senior functional executives, architecting multi-year technology capability roadmaps.
Partnered with business unit leaders to establish a Product Management Center of Excellence (CoE), transitioning delivery models to product-led architectures and accelerating solution delivery speed by 25%. Spearheaded enterprise platform unification and strategic vendor consolidation initiatives, reducing operational overhead by 30%.
Connected Experience Digital Portfolio Strategy and Governance Leader
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Governed strategic planning, capital allocation, and demand intake across a $100M+ technology investment portfolio comprising 40+ strategic initiatives. Facilitated executive steering committees to prioritize platform investments, CRM, data infrastructure, and analytics using ROI scoring models.
IT Director, Clinical Research and Community Benefit Portfolio
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)
Formulated and executed a 5-year strategic technology roadmap across 19 regional entities, generating $5M+ in annual operational savings with a 30% cross-functional ROI. Directed business case development and solution feasibility analysis for major enterprise assets, including a 5PB+ cloud-based genomic biobank infrastructure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Executive M.B.A., Business Administration
Executive M.B.A. from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
Master of Engineering, Engineering
Master of Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai.
Scaled Agile Inc.
SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework Professional, Agile
SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework Professional certification from Scaled Agile Inc.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMP - Project Management Professional, Project Management
PMP - Project Management Professional certification from Project Management Institute (PMI).
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