Saswata Misra
About Saswata Misra
Saswata Misra is the Associate Director & Data Partner, Enterprise Information Management | Business Insights & Analytics at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ. He has a strong background in analytics, project management, and strategic initiatives, with notable achievements in improving clinical trial processes and increasing diversity in clinical trials.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Saswata Misra is currently serving as an Associate Director & Data Partner in the Enterprise Information Management and Business Insights & Analytics division at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His responsibilities include leading data initiatives and providing business insights that drive strategic decision-making. He operates out of Princeton, New Jersey.
Previous Positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb
From 2013 to 2017, Saswata Misra was a Program Manager Contract at Bristol-Myers Squibb. During his tenure, he managed multiple programs and projects aimed at optimizing clinical trials and other operational processes within the organization.
Role at Scholastic
Saswata Misra held the position of Project Manager - Enterprise Systems and was a member of the Project Management Office (PMO) at Scholastic from 2011 to 2013. He worked in the Greater New York City Area, focusing on managing enterprise-level projects to enhance system functionalities and efficiencies.
Educational Background
Saswata Misra has an extensive academic background. He holds a Master of Science in Analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. In addition, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Technology from the University of Calcutta. His education began at Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, where he studied Mathematics, Science, and Statistics, and he completed his secondary education at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia.
Notable Achievements
Saswata Misra has several notable achievements in his career. He led the development of an analytics-driven solution that increased ethnic diversity in clinical trials from 12% to 18% over two years. He successfully managed a multi-year initiative that reduced clinical trial milestone achievement time from 17 weeks to 4 weeks, resulting in a savings of $1 million per week for regulatory submissions and 15,000 person-hours annually. Additionally, he oversaw the implementation of a Genomics Metadata Search Solution, earning recognition with the BioIT World Innovative Practices Award.