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Mandar Paralkar

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Global VP, Life Sciences, SAP Industries and Experience at SAP
📍 Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, United States

Mandar Paralkar is the Global VP and Head of the Life Sciences Business Unit at SAP, where he has worked for over two decades. With 25+ years of industry experience, he specializes in advising pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies on leveraging IT solutions to solve business challenges, particularly within regulated value chains.

He is focused on the evolution of the life sciences industry towards patient-centricity and the adoption of advanced technologies to create more resilient and personalized supply chains. He is a frequent commentator on the role of AI and digitalization in the sector.

Unique fact: Mandar champions the industrys shift from a traditional linear supply chain to a more circular, collaborative, and patient-focused model.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Global VP, Life Sciences, SAP Industries and Experience
Job Level
Senior
Location
Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, United States
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AI in Life Sciences
Discusses using AI for drug discovery, quality control, and improving ERP systems to manage complex structured and unstructured data in a regulated environment.
Patient-Centric Supply Chains
Emphasizes the industry's evolution from a 'make-to-stock' model to a 'make-to-order' one, especially for personalized treatments like biologics and cell therapies.
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Career

Work history

7-2018
Global VP, Life Sciences, SAP Industries and Experience
SAP
6-2001 - 6-2018
Life Science Solution Director
SAP
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Media appearances

Mandar Paralkar, Global VP and Head of Life Sciences, SAP – Interview. Featured in Investment Reports
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Mandar Paralkar, Author at SAP News Center. Featured in SAP News
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Education
9-2012 - 5-2014
Executive MBA
Saint Joseph's University
7-1993 - 5-1996
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Mumbai
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