Bijoy Sagar

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EVP and Chief Information Technology and Digital Transformation Officer (CIDO) at Bayer

Whippany, New Jersey, United States

Overview

Bijoy Sagar is the EVP and Chief Information Technology and Digital Transformation Officer at Bayer, leading its AI-first transformation in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and consumer health. A graduate of Northeastern Universitys Doctor of Law and Policy program, he is described by colleagues as a "visionary thinker, " "smart, " "fast, " and "pragmatic leader. "

Bijoy holds a patent for a peripheral cybersecurity device specifically designed to protect medical and surgical equipment from cyber threats.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

AI in Life Sciences
Drives Bayer's AI-first mission, focusing on innovations in drug discovery, digital twins for molecules, and creating new digital health business models.
Digital Agriculture
Leads digital farming initiatives using drones and satellite data across millions of acres to enhance crop yields and support farmer decision-making globally.
Responsible AI
Advocates for building AI solutions ethically and with strong governance to benefit the largest amount of humanity and bridge the digital divide.

Media Appearances

Dr. Bijoy Sagar on Leading Bayer's Global AI‑First Transformation – The CAIO Connect Podcast. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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The Future of Agriculture and Biotech at Bayer with CIDO Bijoy Sagar. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Bijoy Sagar on driving digital transformation at Bayer and beyond. Featured in CIO.com

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Work History

4-2020
EVP and Chief Information Technology and Digital Transformation Officer (CIDO) at Bayer
2-2019
Co-Founder at AI Lean
9-2018 - 4-2020
Chief Digital & Technology Officer and Member, XLT at Stryker
5-2018 - 4-2020
Member, Board of Ditectors at Altimetrik
5-2014 - 9-2018
Global CIO and Member, XLT at Stryker

Education

Doctor of Law and Policy from Northeastern University
Executive Education from INSEAD

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Insights For Selling To Bijoy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bijoy is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bijoy

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bijoy move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Bijoy take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Bijoy

Personality Compatibility


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