Balaji Raghunath
About Balaji Raghunath
Balaji Raghunath is a Senior Manager of Business Applications at IGM Biosciences, Inc., with extensive experience in project management and business applications across various industries. He has held key positions at notable companies such as Gilead Sciences, Facebook, and Pfizer, and possesses a strong educational background in engineering and business.
Work at IGM Biosciences
Balaji Raghunath currently serves as Senior Manager of Business Applications at IGM Biosciences, Inc., a position he has held since 2021. His role involves overseeing the implementation and management of business applications that support the company's operational needs. He is based in Mountain View, California, and has contributed to aligning technology solutions with organizational objectives.
Previous Experience at Gilead Sciences
Balaji Raghunath worked at Gilead Sciences as Project Manager III for Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Projects in 2021 for three months. He also held the same title from 2017 to 2018, where he worked for eight months. His responsibilities included managing projects that focused on compliance and safety within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Balaji Raghunath holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Strategy from San Jose State University, completed between 2000 and 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University. Additionally, he studied at Stanford University Continuing Education, achieving a Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM) designation, and completed a program in Artificial Intelligence at MIT Sloan Executive Education in 2018.
Project Management Experience
Balaji Raghunath has extensive project management experience across various industries. He has held positions such as Supply Chain Program Manager at Facebook, Project Manager/Business Solutions Consultant at Cytokinetics, and Sr Project Manager at Pharmacyclics, an AbbVie Company. His roles have involved managing budgets, resources, and project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Balaji Raghunath possesses significant expertise in process mapping across various business functions, including sales operations, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing. He has developed tools such as a Supply Allocation Tool to improve the efficiency of supply allocation processes. His experience includes preparing Enterprise Application Road Maps and evaluating project portfolios to meet organizational objectives.