Kasi Arunachalam
About Kasi Arunachalam
Kasi Arunachalam is the Senior Director and Head of Global Forecasting at Takeda Oncology and also serves as the Director of WW Immunology Forecasting at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Current Roles at Takeda Oncology and Bristol Myers Squibb
Kasi Arunachalam is currently serving as the Senior Director, Head of Global Forecasting at Takeda Oncology based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In addition, Kasi holds the title of Director, WW Immunology Forecasting at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in Princeton, New Jersey. These roles involve overseeing and directing forecasting models and strategies to support the commercial success of pharmaceutical products.
Commercial Analytics and Forecasting Experience
With a rich background in commercial analytics and forecasting within the pharmaceutical industry, Kasi Arunachalam has held several significant roles. At Bristol Myers Squibb, Kasi was the Lead for Commercial Analytics in Innovative Medicine from 2017 to 2020 and served as the Associate Director for Commercial Analytics - CV from 2015 to 2017. These positions underscored Kasi's expertise in leveraging data-driven insights to guide strategic business decisions.
Career at ZS Associates
Kasi Arunachalam has an extensive career history at ZS Associates, spanning from 2005 to 2015. Beginning as an Associate, Kasi progressed through roles such as Associate Consultant, Consultant, and Manager. Throughout this period, Kasi developed a comprehensive skill set in consulting and analytics, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the pharmaceutical sector.
Educational Background
Kasi Arunachalam holds advanced degrees from Texas A&M University, having earned a Master of Science (MS) in Management Information Systems in 2005 and a Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Engineering in 2003. Additionally, Kasi completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology in 2001. This academic foundation has supported his professional growth in engineering, analytics, and forecasting.
Role at Takeda Oncology
Since 2021, Kasi Arunachalam has been part of Takeda Oncology, contributing his expertise in global oncology forecasting. In his role as Senior Director, Head of Global Forecasting, Kasi ensures that data-driven forecasting models are employed to optimize the commercial strategy for the company's oncology division. This involves close collaboration with various departments to support the launch and lifecycle management of oncology products.