About

Viraj Khamkar is a seasoned management professional with over 12 years of experience in strategy development and project management, particularly in the healthcare and life sciences industry. He currently serves as the Lead of Strategic Insights and Strategy Management Office at Roche Products India, where he is responsible for designing and managing the organization's strategy while leading a team to generate and consolidate strategic insights across the country. Viraj's key focus areas at Roche involve shaping the strategy and operating model for the Indian affiliate, supporting overall management through business analytics and governance processes, and enabling effective execution through the generation of timely insights. Additionally, he coordinates the conceptualization of digital platforms to facilitate governance and insight generation as Roche India evolves into a future-ready organization. Prior to his current role, Viraj led strategy consulting engagements at IQVIA Consulting Group, where he managed client relationships and delivered end-to-end strategy consulting engagements for pharma and life sciences organizations. He has also worked with clients in other sectors, including energy, hospitality, and defense. Viraj holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management from S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research. He is an avid learner with a passion for healthcare access and is fortunate to be an active part of India's healthcare evolution. With a grounding in strategic analysis, Viraj is keen to hone his people skills and further build himself as a management professional.