Therapy Area Expertise

As Co-founder and CEO, Sandhya focuses on the strategic vision of the company. She brings two decades of client side and consulting experience to provide creative solutions. An astute leader and team builder, she brings a participative management philosophy which makes work a fun place.

Prior to founding CI Scientists, she was Vice President and Head of Delivery at Course 5i (Blueocean) where she managed all delivery and operations for the life sciences practice. In the past, she has led the Market insights group at IQVIA (IMS) and held global positions in the US (Novartis, J&J, Pfizer, MSD).

Sandhya has a PhD in molecular biology and a MS in computer sciences with several publications in peer reviewed journals. She works with non-profit organizations to spread the awareness of non-communicable diseases (Diabetes) using mHealth applications. She also loves to trek in the Himalayas.

As Co-founder and COO, Vivek is focused on engaging with clients to provide a seamless consulting experience. He has an excellent track record of client management and believes in the phrase “customer first”.

Prior to CI Scientists, he worked with Course 5i (Blueocean), Britannia Industries and GlaxoSmithKline Knowledge Centre (@WNS). In his previous roles, he has anchored and led several projects in competitive intelligence and forecasting across various therapy areas. His expertise spans the entire global product life cycle which helps bring in a holistic view to our solutions. He has also built and scaled up large cross-functional teams.

Vivek has an MBA in Marketing with a BS in Biotechnology. He is passionate about swimming and experimenting with different cuisines.

As Vice President – Business Development, Sara is passionate about establishing rapport and building client partnerships. She brings clarity and a strategic perspective to achieve performance goals within complex markets, by identifying innovative analytic approaches.

As Vice President – Business Development, Sara is passionate about establishing rapport and building client partnerships. She brings clarity and a strategic perspective to achieve performance goals within complex markets, by identifying innovative analytic approaches.