Balaji Harikrishnan
About Balaji Harikrishnan
Balaji Harikrishnan is the Director of Data Architecture/Data Partnering for Global Drug Development at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 23 years of IT experience in Life Sciences.
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Balaji Harikrishnan is the Director of Data Architecture/Data Partnering in Global Drug Development at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Company
Balaji Harikrishnan is currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb as the Director of Data Architecture/Data Partnering in Global Drug Development. With over two decades of experience at Bristol Myers Squibb, Balaji's contributions have significantly shaped their data architecture and digital capabilities.
Previous Roles
Before his current role, Balaji worked at Bristol Myers Squibb as an Associate Director and Solution Architect from 2001 to 2021. His earlier roles included being a Software Consultant at AT&T (1997-2000) and P&O Nedlloyd (1996-1997). Balaji also served as an IT Consultant at Patel Consultants Corporation from 1997 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Balaji Harikrishnan holds a BS in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He has over 23 years of experience predominantly in Life Sciences, with deep expertise in Clinical Data Management, Trial Management, and Biostatistics. Balaji is also SAFe 4.0 Certified and TOGAF Trained.
Professional Skills
Balaji Harikrishnan possesses strong skills in problem-solving and analytics, along with a proven track record in innovating and leading large digital projects. He is experienced in Program and Portfolio Management, Resource Management, and has executed multiple full life-cycle implementations and upgrades. His background also includes expertise in Vendor Audits, Security Reviews, and Process Management.
Leadership and Communication
Balaji is known for his leadership qualities, focusing on balancing people, processes, and technology that meet compliance standards. He is adept at building strong relationships with business partners, vendors, and cross-functional teams, leveraging his excellent communication and negotiation skills.