Vineetha Akili

Vineetha Akili currently serves as the Head of Programming and GDO Site Head for India at Merck Group, a position held since July 2025, where responsibilities include leading a clinical data programming team, shaping programming strategies, and overseeing data governance and reporting. Prior to this role, Vineetha Akili was associated with IQVIA from 2016 to July 2025, progressing from Manager to Associate Director, and led Oncology Portfolio Programming deliverables across numerous Clinical Data Management projects. Earlier experience includes various programming and analytical roles at Quintiles from 2010 to 2016, with a focus on Medidata Rave processes. Vineetha Akili holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, attended Ratnam Junior College, and completed schooling at Modern School in Nellore.