Yogesh Naik
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Informatics Professional
Expertise in Program Management/ Business Analysis / Implementation
Accomplished, ambitious and results-driven program/project manager with broad based expertise in leading enterprise wide initiatives focused on using technology to improve operational effectiveness and performance management, directly impacting the top-line; proven record of working with stakeholders to ensure the success of large-scale, high visibility initiatives, achieving all delivery milestones on-time and within budget.
Well versed in aligning project strategy to business imperatives through adoption of cutting edge solutions and effective change management strategy in an Agile development environment; oversees up to four major multimillion dollar projects each year for Fortune 500 clients.
Trained expertise in pharmaceutical sciences acting as an IT Program/Project Manager including experience with GLP/ GCLP, GxP, HIPAA and CFR Part 11
Extensive, hands-on experience in multiple Software Applications, Programming Languages, Platforms, and Global Regulatory Mandates
Core Competencies
Building and Leading Effective Project Teams
Project Strategy and Implementation
Exceptional Project and Program Management
Working with Fortune 500 Clients
Software Development Lifecycle Management
Agile Methodologies
Resource Management, Budgets and Financial Forecast
Actively Managing Project Risk and Quality Issues
Expertise in Informatics and Data Systems
Securing Consensus and Buy-In
Leading Engagement with Key Stakeholders
Project Budget Forecasting and Resource Administration
Facilitating Communication and Collaboration
PROFE SSIONAL HIGHLIG HTS
BIOVIA, New York, NY 2015 to April 2017
Senior Project Manager
Leads vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of project management.
Managed a multimillion dollar project to build a customized LIMS and ELN solution for Amgen, with the goal of developing an information management system for research and manufacturing; led requirements gathering, development, user acceptance testing, and end user training.
Facilitated post-acquisition integration following the merger of Coty and the Specialty Beauty business line of Procter & Gamble; coordinated and led a $2.5MM initiative to ensure the proper flow of R&D data from P&G software systems to Coty.
2013 to 2015: NYU RNAi Core Facility
- Project Manager/Business Analyst/Implementation Lead.
Fulfilled the role of a Project Manager, Business Analyst and Implementation Lead in the implementation of ActivityBase for screening and analysis of laboratory research data at the RNAi Core Lab at NYU using RNA interference (RNAi) based high-throughput screening.
Achieved buy-in among all key stakeholders, overcoming initial objections and gaining insight into specific challenges to design intuitive solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of the scientists and secured significant reductions in data analysis cycles, improving efficiency and productivity.
Program Managed and leveraged superior technical expertise to lead an integration of ActivityBase, Cellomics Arrayscan, JMP, R and Vortex to deliver a HCS infrastructure for RNAi Interference Assays
Exercised authority over all phases of system implementation, from installation and migration of RNAi libraries to user acceptance testing, development of templates, validation, and training.
Yogesh Naik
735 West 183Rd Street, Apt 2E New York, NY 10033 917-***-**** *******@*****.***
2001to 2005: IDBS, Guildford UK
2005 to 2013: IDBS, Bridgewater NJ
2012 to 2013 - Lead Consultant
Contributed a demonstrated record of success at this global provider of advanced R&D software, recognized by a series of assignments of increasing influence and authority throughout the U.K., India, and the U.S. Served as lead consultant for Special Projects to lead initiatives relating to the project management, business analysis, implementation and support of client relationships for ActivityBase and E-Workbook, two of the company’s most successful products for the pharmaceutical industry.
Recognized for the ability to maintain and strengthen relationships with difficult clients and complex projects; continually led the deployment of software solutions designed to reduce overall test times, speed up reporting, and empower scientists to focus more effort and energy on research.
Coordinated and led a Proof of Concept for a pharmaceutical company with an existing software license for IDBS products, resulting in an expansion of the agreement and increased revenue from additional licenses.
Implemented E-WorkBook Bioanalysis Solution to eliminate weeks in producing validated bioanalysis study reports through software that captures all data, including samples, reagents and laboratory assets, within one secure, compliant system.
2005 to 2012 - Senior Consultant (Project Lead, Team Lead)
Promoted to Technical Lead for a 4-year project on behalf of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals involving sites in Princeton, Cambridge, and Collegeville. Ensured consistency of execution and delivery across all three sites, coordinating business requirements, technical documentation, development, and the overall architecture.
Assumed a leadership role over a team of 12 consultants engaged in design and implementation of large-scale enterprise workflow solutions; served as a mentor and coach to team members regarding methodical inquiries, proofs of concept, and presentations.
Reviewed client user cases to develop customized solutions using ActivityBase and E-WorkBook aligned with the unique circumstances of each account; assessed existing data storage methods, designed technical specifications based on daily usage by scientists, created templates unique to specific user groups, and defined project timetables, deliverables, and budgets.
Led the integration of ActivityBase and E-WorkBook with existing laboratory equipment and software applications, followed by User Acceptance Testing; ensured user proficiencies with specific workflows associated with IDBS applications, incorporating questions and feedback into product development.
Deployed E-WorkBook DMPK Solution that accelerated small and large molecule DMPK research results, featuring cross-experimental reports that combined PK results with those from pharmacology or toxicology testing to expedite analysis.
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2004 to 2005: Consultant (Implementations) Guildford, UK
2001 to 2004: Senior Support Analyst, Guildford, UK
Early Career
Software Developer (Visual Basic), Future Solution Skills, London, United Kingdom
Medical Sales Representative, Ventiv Healthcare, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Scientific Information Analyst, Monsanto, London, United Kingdom
R&D (Formulations) and Quality Control Chemist, Colgate Palmolive, Ndola, Zambia
EDUCATION
St Xavier’s College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India
Master of Science Degree in Organic Chemistry
Bhavans College of Science, Gujarat University. Ahmedabad, India
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Extensive, hands-on experience in multiple Software Applications, Programming Languages, Platforms, and Global Regulatory Mandates,
ELN, LIMS