Vikas Patel is a seasoned professional in digital and data products, currently serving as the Global Head of Digital R&D Data Products at Sanofi since September 2022, while also offering strategic guidance as an Expert at Primary Venture Partners. With a significant tenure at Merck from November 2012 to September 2022, Vikas held multiple leadership roles including Executive Director of Digital and Data Products Engineering and Transformation at Merck Research Labs, where oversight of IT engineering for research and real-world data divisions was key. Prior to this, Vikas established and led a high-performing team of over 75 in delivering scientific solutions and created a centralized Global R&D IT PMO organization. Earlier experience includes strategic consulting at Capgemini, managing global programs for Fortune 500 clients. Vikas holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and is currently enhancing expertise through executive education in data science and AI at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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