Ravi Verma
About Ravi Verma
Ravi Verma is an Associate Vice President at The Smart Cube, where he leads a team of over 40 researchers and manages key accounts in the pharmaceutical sector. He has extensive experience in life sciences and healthcare research, having held various roles at notable companies including Evalueserve and Incedo Inc.
Current Role at The Smart Cube
Ravi Verma currently serves as Associate Vice President at The Smart Cube, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads a team of over 40 researchers, which includes 30 analysts and 10 managers. His responsibilities encompass training, development, and appraisal of team members to enhance productivity. He is also accountable for managing the profit and loss (P&L) to ensure that the revenue targets for the Life Sciences sector are met within the established cost matrix.
Previous Experience at The Smart Cube
Ravi Verma has a significant history with The Smart Cube, where he worked in various capacities. He began as a Specialist in Pharmaceuticals from 2015 to 2017, followed by a promotion to Senior Manager, a role he held from 2017 to 2020. During his tenure, he contributed to multiple projects and initiatives in the pharmaceutical sector, enhancing the company's service offerings.
Career Background in Life Sciences
Ravi Verma has extensive experience in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Prior to his time at The Smart Cube, he worked at Evalueserve as Research Lead and Practice Expert in Life Sciences and Healthcare from 2010 to 2013. He also held the position of Senior Business Analyst at Evalueserve from 2008 to 2010. His career includes a managerial role at Incedo Inc. from 2013 to 2015, where he focused on Pharma and Lifesciences.
Educational Qualifications
Ravi Verma holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, which he completed from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education with a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management from RGUHS, Bangalore, from 2002 to 2004. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in the pharmaceutical industry.
Business Development and Client Engagement
Ravi Verma has traveled to the United States and the United Kingdom for business development, account farming, and client engagement. He manages eight accounts from the top 20 pharmaceutical companies, utilizing diverse engagement models such as full-time equivalent (FTE), bundles of days, ad hoc, and hybrid models. His role involves supporting sales and pre-sales teams by developing industry-specific credentials and proposals.