Shaji Kalathil
About Shaji Kalathil
Shaji Kalathil is the Executive Director, Head of IT for Global Medical Affairs & US Commercial Oncology, Immunology & CV at Bristol-Myers Squibb, and a member of the Executive Leadership Team at the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) in New Jersey.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Shaji Kalathil currently holds the position of Executive Director, Head of IT for Global Medical Affairs & US Commercial-Oncology, Immunology & CV at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, Shaji leads the integration of IT solutions to support the company's medical and commercial oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular sectors. In this role, he is responsible for driving digital innovation and improving customer and patient engagement through advanced technologies such as Veeva, Salesforce, mobile platforms, and artificial intelligence.
Leadership at Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS)
Shaji Kalathil is also a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) in New Jersey. In this capacity, he contributes to the strategic direction and operational execution of initiatives that advance the field of medical affairs on a global scale. His extensive experience in digital customer engagement and medical operations strategy is pivotal in shaping MAPS' overall impact on the industry.
Previous Experience at DocNovient Inc.
From 2014 to 2016, Shaji served as Managing Director at DocNovient Inc. in New Jersey. During his tenure, he led the company in delivering IT solutions tailored to the life sciences industry. His leadership during this period focused on innovative technology implementation and strategic business development, aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and customer engagement.
Long-term Tenure at Novartis
Shaji Kalathil spent 13 years at Novartis, from 2001 to 2014, where he held the position of Executive Director, Head IT Strategy, Innovation, and Enabling Technologies. He played a crucial role in driving the Digital Innovation Program, which aimed to foster a culture of innovation and improve the customer experience through disruptive technologies. His contributions significantly advanced the IT strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies within the company.
Educational Background and Professional Development
Shaji has a robust educational background with multiple credentials from prestigious institutions. He completed the Novartis Global IT Executive MBA Program at IMD Switzerland, focused on CIO leadership, globalization, and strategy. His other significant educational achievements include Executive Programs at Columbia Business School, Harvard Law School, MIT Sloan, and Babson College. Additionally, Shaji holds a BS in Computer Science from Calicut University, India. These qualifications have equipped him with a diverse skill set in strategy implementation, technical management, negotiation, and influencing without authority.