Manish Sakhuja

Manish Sakhuja is a seasoned professional in the Life Sciences sector with extensive experience in strategic sales and account management. Currently serving as the VP Life Sciences - Sales Head for Central Europe at Cognizant, Manish oversees a significant Pharmaceutical and Medical Device business with an annual value of 350 million USD. Prior roles at HCL America included leadership positions focused on managing key accounts within the pharmaceutical industry. Notable achievements include winning large sales engagements exceeding 50 million USD. Manish began their career as a Software Engineer at TCS and transitioned into business development at Cognizant and Quark Inc., where responsibilities included client relationship management and market analysis. Educational qualifications encompass an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and several professional certifications, including PMP from the Project Management Institute.