Saurabh Awasthi
Saurabh is a recognized leader with deep expertise in leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and digital transformation to accelerate R&D innovation at life sciences organizations. As the Founder and Managing Director of IndusQ, he advises biopharma companies on AI strategy, data strategy, and advanced analytics to help them harness next-generation technologies and embed them in their workflows to drive efficiencies in drug development.
Prior to founding IndusQ, Saurabh served as Executive Director of Strategy, Operations & Analytics for Global Development at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, where he spearheaded the development of an advanced analytics platform that provided real-time insights across Takeda’s clinical development portfolio. He has built high-performing global teams, led AI-driven initiatives, and drove large transformations to accelerate the execution of clinical trials, reduce costs and improve quality. Prior to Takeda, Saurabh held leadership positions at Pfizer and PwC, advising R&D leaders on organizational design, operational excellence, and tech-enabled innovation to improve productivity. His background spans biopharma R&D, technology startups, private equity, and management consulting.
Saurabh holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, where he was actively involved in MIT Hacking Medicine, designing, mentoring, and judging healthcare hackathons. He also has degrees in chemical and biochemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi).